024 - Trent Grimsey - English Channel Record Holder
Trent Grimsey is the fastest person to ever swim across the English Channel. In this episode Trent tells us, in his incredibly humble and unassuming way, about his path to swimming immortality. His development as a young swimmer, his incredible training regime, the terrible misfortune that prevented him from ever becoming an Olympian - the tough times that only made him more determined. He tells us about the time in his life where, as the number one marathon swimmer on the planet, he dominated the world circuit. You’ll hear the fascinating story of the mind games played by the former English Channel record holder – how his efforts to ‘get inside’ Trent’s head backfired spectacularly. He explains why in 2012, at the age of 24, at the very peak of his powers, he chose to hang up his goggles and retire from the sport. And how these days he’s using his experience to help people from all walks of life realise their dream of conquering the toughest swim on earth.