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#196: European Masters Preview with Craig Ward & Vicki Payne
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Jul 27, 202639:40
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Craig Ward and Vicki Payne join Helen Gorman to preview the pool swimming events at the European Masters Championships in Slovakia.
From race goals to relays, travel and the excitement of competing against Europe’s best, they share how they’re preparing to race outdoors at the stunning X-Bionic Sphere in Šamorín.
Along the way, they discuss what first-time international competitors can expect, the unique atmosphere of Masters racing abroad, and whether the local food and Slovak beer will be part of the recovery plan!
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"#196: European Masters Preview with Craig Ward & Vicki Payne" is an episode of Freestyle Media. Runtime 39 min. Published July 27, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
