Claire Thorne

Lucy Lloyd-Roach, head coach at Swim Smooth Manchester and a British Masters champion, leads a talented team including marathon swimmer Melanie Holland, British Masters champion Claire Thorne, and Ironman competitor Sarah Hempenstall. They successfully broke the world record as the first all-female English Channel medley relay team. The guests share insights on their training, the challenges of nighttime swimming, and emotional moments during the crossing, including encounters with sea wildlife and the camaraderie that drove them to triumph.