Headline turns into pressure
He reveals when buzz first stung
May 15, 2026 · 34 min · 22 segments
On this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we sit down with the fastest-rising star in British breaststroke: Filip Nowacki. After a phenomenal 10/10 performance at the Aquatics GB Champs and…
Filip NowackiGuestScottHostDanHostUm, first of all, how are you doing? And, like, thank you so much for giving up your time in the middle of what is exam season currently as an A-level student.

Um, so it was nice to knock the first one in and, um, I'd say looking forward to the rest, but there's only so much you can look forward to exams.
[chuckles] How, how nervous are you for exams? What's the comparison between exams and Champs as an example?

It's obviously my heart rate's not really spiking before my exam, but, um, I guess I am a bit nervous, but I'm, I'm happy to almost get them out the way and-
Have you managed to look back on your performances with, like, a broader picture? 'Cause we spoke to you poolside right at the end of the meet, and you said it had gone really, really well.
Um, first of all, how are you doing? And, like, thank you so much for giving up your time in the middle of what is exam season currently as an A-level student.

Um, so it was nice to knock the first one in and, um, I'd say looking forward to the rest, but there's only so much you can look forward to exams.
[chuckles] How, how nervous are you for exams? What's the comparison between exams and Champs as an example?

It's obviously my heart rate's not really spiking before my exam, but, um, I guess I am a bit nervous, but I'm, I'm happy to almost get them out the way and-
Have you managed to look back on your performances with, like, a broader picture? 'Cause we spoke to you poolside right at the end of the meet, and you said it had gone really, really well.
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Headline turns into pressure
He reveals when buzz first stung
Learning to switch off
Here’s how he manages distractions
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Walking to the blocks, he adapts
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