SwimScape - the podcast

Author: Jim & Duncan

Welcome to SwimScape - THE PODCAST where New Zealands open water comes to life. Join Duncan and Jim as they dive into the stories behind the swims, the swimmers, and the adventures that make our waters special. From everyday ocean lovers to record-setting legends, we chat with the people who inspire us to explore further, swim longer, and enjoy every stroke. Whether youre training for your next event or just love the sea, this is your place to connect with the world of open water swimming.
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Language: en-nz

Genres: Sports, Swimming

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E67 - Sarah Poplar - 5 swims of the Oceans 7 completed.
Monday, 2 November, 2026

Send us Fan MailIn today's SwimScape Open Water Swimming Podcast, we're joined by a pretty special lady, Sarah Polar.Originally from the UK, Sarah now calls Northland, and Whangārei in particular, home. She's no stranger to a big challenge, having already completed five of the legendary seven Ocean Seven swims, putting her firmly among a pretty elite group of marathon swimmers.But Sarah is about much more than just ticking off big swims. She's a fantastic driver of the open water swimming community, a proud ambassador for the Poor Knights swim, and someone who genuinely gets behind the sport and the people involved in it.She's passionate, she's adventurous, she's a great supporter of others and, quite simply, an all-round cool lady.So, today we're looking forward to hearing about her swimming journey, some of those incredible Ocean Seven adventures, life up in Northland, and what makes her tick.Welcome to the SwimScape Podcast, Sarah!