About this episode
The opening leg of the 2024 World Aquatics Open Water World Cup in Soma Bay delivered everything we love about open water swimming— dominance, drama, and disqualifications . With 19°C water, relentless wind, and high salinity , conditions were brutal, and only the toughest survived. This week, Alice Dearing joins the podcast as we break down every key moment from the Men’s, Women’s, and Relay races , analyzing who made a statement and who’s got work to do before Worlds. 💥 In This Episode: 🏊 Men’s 10km: Florian Wellbrock in a league of his own, while chaos erupts behind him. Five disqualifications, a wild Money Lap, and some unexpected names in the top 10. 🏊 Women’s 10km: Moesha Johnson dominates , Ana Marcela Cunha misses the move, and Ginevra Taddeucci proves she’s the real deal. 🏊 Mixed Relay: Germany & Australia set the standard —but who else looks dangerous for Worlds? 🔮 What’s Next? Ibiza, Worlds, and the road to Paris—what these results tell us about the year ahead. 🎧 Listen now and join the conversation! What surprised you most in Soma Bay? Who’s looking unbeatable, and who has work to do? Drop us a message and let us know your take! Subscribe to Black Line Fever for the latest open water swimming insights, race analysis, and exclusive conversations with the athletes and coaches shaping the sport.