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#418 How Emma Igelström is Helping to Transform Swimming in Saudi Arabia
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Emma Igelström never expected to find herself in Saudi Arabia, pioneering swimming programs in a country where female competition only began three years ago. But the former world champion breaststroker and the first woman to ever break 30 seconds in the 50 SCM Breaststroke, has always been drawn to challenges.
“I went into those clubs, I saw the pool is empty. I mean, there was no people in the pool. And for me, coming from Sweden, I mean, we have a lack of facilities. We’re fighting for having, you know, times in the pool, more lanes and everything. That was like, you know, a dream.”
Now, she’s on a mission to change that.
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Manage episode 469607736 series 3291494
Emma Igelström never expected to find herself in Saudi Arabia, pioneering swimming programs in a country where female competition only began three years ago. But the former world champion breaststroker and the first woman to ever break 30 seconds in the 50 SCM Breaststroke, has always been drawn to challenges.
“I went into those clubs, I saw the pool is empty. I mean, there was no people in the pool. And for me, coming from Sweden, I mean, we have a lack of facilities. We’re fighting for having, you know, times in the pool, more lanes and everything. That was like, you know, a dream.”
Now, she’s on a mission to change that.
Become a part of the Sprint Revolution! Get access to our growing collection of workouts, seminars, and exclusive content. New items added every month.
✓ 1 Month of Sprint Workouts (24 New Workouts Each Month)
✓ Online Educational Seminar
✓ Live Q & A with Brett Once a Month
SWIMNERD: Check out our new timing equipment!
INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Keep our sport's history alive by joining the 1 in 1000 Club!
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!
#swimming #swimmer #swimcoach
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