About this episode
Brett welcomes the Netherlands' Femke Heemskerk!
A veteran sprinter (she will be 32 next month), Femke has topped the podium at every level. She has been European, World, and Olympic Champion. Plus, she's got an International Swimming League Championship under her belt as part of Energy Standard.
Femke and Brett talk about...
Swimming for Marcel Wouda in Eindhoven.
Getting Brett's sunglasses after she went a PB in Paris.
How'd you get into swimming?
Inge de Bruijn and the impact she had on her as a little girl.
Feeling insecure and not so confident as a young lady and what she has done over her career to help with her mental strength.
Parking your thoughts.
How have you been able to been around for so long?
What are your strengths?
Which do you prefer: the 50, 100, or 200?
6x a week Drylands and Shoulder Circuit.
Race analysis after racing.
Recovery.
What do you love about relays?
Looking ahead to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
And much more!
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