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Alys Thomas
British swimmer
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May 8, 2026
E31 Alys Thomas, finding longevity and purpose through the eyes of an Olympian
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9:41Ash MorrisHOST
What does that look like and what are you trying to maybe influence or engage with coaches as w- at that level to make sure they're doing the right things with kids, um, making sure the swimmers themselves have the right skills and the right tools for long-term progression?
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9:55Alys ThomasGUEST
So this is kind of like, um, it's a huge initiative that I lead on called Skills Academy.
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10:04Alys ThomasGUEST
I think it's got so many unique qualities about it that, A, it's run by an ex-international athlete.
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19:03Ash MorrisHOST
You know? Like I always struggled with as soon as you give kids or athletes a little bit too much fly and their technical breakdown's there, you don't wanna do too much more, but at the same time, how are you ever gonna increase their capacity and endurance with that? So tell us what your opinions are.