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Mastering Mindset: All-American Sara Dunn Navigates Life’s Hardships, from Injury to Grief, EP 281
June 19, 2025

Mastering Mindset: All-American Sara Dunn Navigates Life’s Hardships,…

When life throws its hardest challenges—divorce, injuries, the loss of a beloved parent, and the relentless pace of a demanding career—what keeps a champion going? For Sara Henninger Dunn, it’s the unshakable mindset she’s ho...

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60-Mile Shark Swim: How Lewis Pugh Toughs It Out to Save Our Oceans, EP 280
June 9, 2025

60-Mile Shark Swim: How Lewis Pugh Toughs It Out to Save Our Oceans, …

On May 26, 2025, Lewis Pugh completed one of his most daring feats yet — a 60-mile swim around Martha’s Vineyard in icy, shark-filled waters. Undertaken to coincide with the 50th anniversary of movie Jaws , Lewis’s swim was a...

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How a Swimming Prodigy Rediscovered Her Love for the Sport: Becca Mann, EP 279
May 29, 2025

How a Swimming Prodigy Rediscovered Her Love for the Sport: Becca Man…

Pro Swimmer, Author, Screenwriter, Becca Mann's journey redefines what it means to be a swimming prodigy who grows beyond the confines of early success. At just 10 years old, she completed the 15K Maui channel, becoming the youngest to do so. By her teens, she was a seven-time US National Team memb…

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A 34 Year Winning Streak: Pro Triathlete Turned Masters Swimmer, Laurie Hug, EP 278
May 15, 2025

A 34 Year Winning Streak: Pro Triathlete Turned Masters Swimmer, Laur…

Do you have a streak going? Laurie Hug, retired professional triathlete and masters swimmer, shares her 34 year streak, training wisdom and remarkable journey from the deck of YMCA Masters Nationals Championships in Orlando. ...

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The Feel-Good-Comeback-Story of NCAA All-American Owen Lloyd, EP 277
May 1, 2025

The Feel-Good-Comeback-Story of NCAA All-American Owen Lloyd, EP 277

A disqualification that turns into one of swimming's most viral moments. A champion brought to his knees in tears as officials strip away his victory. And a redemption exactly one year later that proves sometimes, the universe does give second chances. NC State NCAA All-American and ACC Champion in…

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A Mighty Mermaid and Attorney with a Passion for Performance: Nancy Steadman Martin, EP 276
April 17, 2025

A Mighty Mermaid and Attorney with a Passion for Performance: Nancy S…

Nancy Steadman Martin is the only woman in the world, over 70, to break 21 minutes in the 1500 freestyle! What does it mean to be truly unstoppable at 70? Steadman Martin embodies this question as she continues to shatter wor...

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Swimming Through Sorrow: Matt Mauser's Path from Loss to Triumph, EP 275
April 3, 2025

Swimming Through Sorrow: Matt Mauser's Path from Loss to Triumph, EP …

"Swimming for me was huge therapy," Matt explains. When Matt lost his beloved wife Christina in the January 2020 helicopter crash that also claimed Kobe Bryant's life, his world shattered. Just weeks later, COVID lockdowns isolated him further as he faced the daunting challenge of raising three chi…

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90-Year-Old Tech Whiz Who Tracks His Swims With Smart Goggles, EP 274
March 20, 2025

90-Year-Old Tech Whiz Who Tracks His Swims With Smart Goggles, EP 274

Cal Beattie defies expectations at every turn. At 90 years old, he's not just surviving—he's thriving as a competitive Masters swimmer who only started racing four years ago and trains alone in a small town in Virginia. He swims unattached with no team members and is amazingly disciplined. His jour…

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25 Year Lay Off Doesn't Slow Down Champion Steve Gold, EP 273
March 6, 2025

25 Year Lay Off Doesn't Slow Down Champion Steve Gold, EP 273

In this inspiring episode, we have an engaging conversation with 47-year-old Steve Gold, a swimmer located in Jacksonville, Florida who swims for the Bolles School Sharks Masters. Steve has redefined personal excellence throu...

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College Club Swimmer Josie West Preps for Nationals, EP 272
Feb. 20, 2025

College Club Swimmer Josie West Preps for Nationals, EP 272

Josie West, college club and masters swimmer, joins us to share her journey as a 21-year-old club swimmer at the University of Virginia, embarking on her first master's swimming meet. You'll hear firsthand how Josie navigated...

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Aerospace and Aquatics Champion: Charlie Cockrell's Inspiring Journey, EP 271
Feb. 6, 2025

Aerospace and Aquatics Champion: Charlie Cockrell's Inspiring Journey…

Discover how a passion for swimming can seamlessly intersect with a high-powered career in aerospace engineering through the story of Charlie Cockrell. As the Director of Engineering at NASA Langley Research Center, Charlie t...

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Olympic Champion Katharine Berkoff Reflects on Her Journey and the NC State Legacy, EP 270
Jan. 23, 2025

Olympic Champion Katharine Berkoff Reflects on Her Journey and the NC…

Today, we’re diving into a truly memorable interview with Olympic champion Katharine Berkoff. Recorded during NC State’s 50th-anniversary celebration of women’s swimming, this episode is a heartfelt exploration of Katharine’s...

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Sports Agent to Olympic Stars Has a Passion for Swimming: Cejih Yung, EP 269
Jan. 16, 2025

Sports Agent to Olympic Stars Has a Passion for Swimming: Cejih Yung,…

Get ready to be inspired as we bring you an exclusive conversation with Cejih (CG) Yung, a prominent sports agent and accomplished swimmer, on a special short format edition of Champion's Mojo from the pool deck. Cejih, who r...

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How to Train Alone or On A Ship: Why Alison Hayden’s Story Inspires Us, EP 268
Jan. 9, 2025

How to Train Alone or On A Ship: Why Alison Hayden’s Story Inspires U…

In this compelling interview, Allison Hayden, a 53 year old multi-national champion swimmer with the St. Pete Masters, shares her journey and triumphs as a versatile athlete excelling in multiple disciplines. Known for her pr...

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Empowering Swimmers and Coaches: SwimRVA's Jonathan Kaplan, EP 267
Jan. 2, 2025

Empowering Swimmers and Coaches: SwimRVA's Jonathan Kaplan, EP 267

Whether you’re a coach, swimmer, or simply a sports enthusiast, this episode will inspire you with insights into the transformative power of perseverance, innovation, and connection. Dive into this episode as Jonathan Kaplan,...

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Warning to Swimmers: My Nightmare With Eczema From My Goggles, EP 266
Dec. 26, 2024

Warning to Swimmers: My Nightmare With Eczema From My Goggles, EP 266

Swimmers are more likely to get eczema because of the drying nature of chlorine. 31 Million Americans have eczema, an itchy skin condition. What if the solution to your itchy skin is causing more harm than good? Join me, Kell...

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Would You Swim on Vacation? Britta O'Leary's Masters Swimming Journey, EP 265
Dec. 19, 2024

Would You Swim on Vacation? Britta O'Leary's Masters Swimming Journey…

Elite masters champion Britta O'Leary, a member of Georgia Masters, joins us to share her inspiring journey as she transitions into the 40-44 age group. Britta offers an inside look at her recent experiences at the South Carolina Short Course Meters Championships, revealing the delicate balance she…

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Racing & Business Insights with Olympic Coach Dudley Duncan, EP 264
Dec. 9, 2024

Racing & Business Insights with Olympic Coach Dudley Duncan, EP 264

Coach Dudley Duncan, a legend with over five decades on the pool deck, joins us to unravel the art of swimming and the strategic nuances of racing. Promising a fresh perspective, Coach Duncan underscores the importance of kee...

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8 Point Plan to Finish 2024 Strong During the Holidays and Set Up Success in 2025, EP 263
Nov. 27, 2024

8 Point Plan to Finish 2024 Strong During the Holidays and Set Up Suc…

What if the key to swimming faster in 2025 lies in how you navigate the holiday season? In this energizing episode of Champion’s Mojo , hosts Kelly Palace and Maria Parker share eight actionable strategies to maintain fitness...

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Filmmaker Finds Redemption in the Pool: Michele Kuvin Kupfer's Journey Back to Swimming, EP 262
Nov. 18, 2024

Filmmaker Finds Redemption in the Pool: Michele Kuvin Kupfer's Journe…

What happens when life's challenges pull you away from your passion, only to lead you back years later with a renewed sense of purpose? Michele Kuvin Kupfer, a former member of the 1980 Israeli Olympic swim team and filmmaker, invites us into her world—a world where swimming was once both an escape…

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Olympian and Champion of Chemistry and Kicking: Chris Stevenson, EP 261
Nov. 7, 2024

Olympian and Champion of Chemistry and Kicking: Chris Stevenson, EP 2…

In this episode, we sit down with Chris Stevenson, an Olympian (Greece) and world and national holder in Masters swimming, chemistry professor, and long-time volunteer for U.S. Masters Swimming. Chris opens up about his recen...

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Two Sport Champion On Swinging a Club and Swimming: Tricia Good, EP 260
Oct. 24, 2024

Two Sport Champion On Swinging a Club and Swimming: Tricia Good, EP 2…

Imagine winning a national swimming championship at 53 and simultaneously preparing to qualify for a senior amateur golf championship--all in the same week. Meet Tricia Good, a phenomenal athlete from the Sarasota Sharks Mast...

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Swimming Through Challenges: Father-Son Champions Richard and Ian Neville Show Grit, EP 259
Oct. 12, 2024

Swimming Through Challenges: Father-Son Champions Richard and Ian Nev…

Get ready to be inspired by an extraordinary father-son duo! In this episode, we dive into the remarkable journey of Ian Neville, a recent Summer National Champion in the 100 breaststroke for men aged 18 to 25, and his father...

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At age 27 Jenna Campbell: Elite College Swimmer to Masters World Record Holder, EP 258
Oct. 2, 2024

At age 27 Jenna Campbell: Elite College Swimmer to Masters World Reco…

27 Year Old Jenna Campbell, a former NCAA D-1 Swimmer at Cal Berkeley is a brand new Masters World Record holder for the 25-29 age group in the 200 long course meters freestyle with a blistering 2:02.06. Join us at the Missi...

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