#190: Inside 20+ Years of Swimming Journalism with Liz Byrnes
About this episode
Liz Byrnes discusses her two decades of experience in swimming journalism and the evolution of the sport.
We’re joined by respected swimming journalist Liz Byrnes, who has spent more than two decades at the heart of the sport covering Olympic Games, World Championships and some of swimming’s biggest moments. From the super-suit era and Duncan Scott’s stand against Sun Yang to athlete mental health, the rise of swimming longevity and the changing nature of elite competition, Liz shares her perspective on how the sport has evolved - and where it’s heading next. Having travelled the world covering s...
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