About this episode
The World Aquatics Open Water World Cup rolls into Ibiza for Stop #2 of the 2025 season - and with a few big names missing, the door is wide open. Cooler waters, a stunning new venue, and the debut of the 3km Knockout Sprint make this one of the most anticipated races of the year. This week, Alice Dearing is back on the podcast to preview every angle: the contenders, the conditions, and who might steal the show in Spain. From Olympic medallists like Kristof Rasovszky, Marc-Antoine Olivier and Ana Marcela Cunha , to rising stars like Sacha Velly and Angela Martínez , we break down the names to know and the battles to watch. 💥 In This Episode:🏊♂️ Men’s 10km: Rasovszky, Fontaine, Olivier, and Klemet eye the top step - with Betlehem, Pardoe, and Velly ready to disrupt the script.🏊♀️ Women’s 10km: With Moesha Johnson out, can Taddeucci take over? Cunha looks to bounce back, and Spain’s Martínez has a home crowd edge.⚡ 3km Knockout Sprint: Fast, furious, and totally unpredictable. Who’s got the speed - and stamina - to win this new format?🌊 Ibiza Insights: Mediterranean conditions, Spanish Nationals crossover, and what’s at stake before Setúbal and Worlds.🎧 Tune in and join the convo - who’s your pick to win in Ibiza? Could a dark horse shake up the standings? Subscribe to Black Line Fever for open water swimming’s best stories, sharpest insights, and boldest predictions - all season long.