Molly Renshaw recently announced her retirement from competitive swimming after a career, that included two appearances at the Olympic Games, and titles at European and World Short Course Championships.

In this episode, Molly opens up about her decision to retire and the emotions that came with it, as well as reflecting on some of the highlights of her swimming career. We delve into her training regime, the ups and downs of competing at the highest level, and the sacrifices she made to reach the pinnacle of her sport.

Molly also shares with us some insights into the challenges of being an elite swimmer, and the strategies she used to stay focused and motivated throughout her career, especially when dealing with performance plateaus.

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