European Championships 2026 Preview: Marchand's Injury

After an incredible week covering the Commonwealth Games, the Propulsion Swimming Podcast is back to look ahead to the European Championships 2026 in Paris.

We break down the Top Male and Female Swimmers to watch—including the lingering questions around Leon Marchand's injury, David Popovici's freestyle form, and the incredible post-pregnancy return of Sarah Sjostrom.

We also highlight our Breakout Swimmers, including 16-year-old Amelie Smith looking to back up her sensational Comm Games. Finally, we dive into our Races & Swims to Watch, featuring a potential Team GB World Record attempt in the Men's 4x200m Freestyle Relay, Marrit Steenbergen chasing her own 100m Free mark, and the rise of Egor Kornev in the 50m Free.

00:00 - Intro: Comm Games Recap & New Preview Format
04:18 - Top Male Swimmers: Leon Marchand's Injury & Popovici's Form
13:16 - Kristof Milak vs. The 100m Fly Field
15:38 - Top Female Swimmers: Keanna MacInnes & Sarah Sjostrom's Incredible Comeback
23:48 - Breakout Swimmers to Watch: Distance Surprises & Amelie Smith
31:51 - Races to Watch: Team GB's 4x200m Freestyle World Record Attempt
35:41 - Men's 200m Breaststroke & Women's 100m Breaststroke Battles
39:56 - Swims to Watch: Hubert Kos' Backstroke & IM Potential
43:24 - Marrit Steenbergen Chasing the 100m Free World Record
45:15 - Egor Kornev: The Next 50m Freestyle King?
47:32 - Outro: Pan Pacs Preview & Live Streams Coming Soon!