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#168: From Elite Swimming to Firefighting: Lauren Quigley's Journey
Monday, 12 January, 2026

Backstroke ace, Lauren Quigley joins us at the start of a Commonwealth Games year to reflect on the medals she won at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and during an illustrious career at saw her crack the 60 second mark for 100m backstroke (long course).Hailing from a swimming family, we discuss the intense pressure she felt leading into the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Trials, and how her experiences as an elite swimmer have shaped her new career as a firefighter.Lauren talks about the sense of community from taking part in masters swimming and representing the fire service swimming team and offers a host of tips for anyone looking to improve their swimming performances.