Alice Dearing: Changing the narrative in swimming

S11 Ep 1

Alice Dearing is one of the world's top marathon swimmers and a true game changer in the sport. In 2021 she became the first black woman to swim for Great Britain at an Olympic Games, representing a huge milestone for diversity in the sport.

Alice is also co-founder of the Black Swimming Association, an organisation that advocates for water, safety and inclusion for Black and Asian minorities within swimming.

Her passion for diversity and inclusion has seen her recognised globally as an advocate for change.

Alice talks about her journey as a Black swimmer and how she transitioned into Marathon swimming. We explore the work of the Black Swimming Association and how they are working to overcome some of the societal myths about Black swimmers.

We hear why Alice thinks it’s important to step forward and change perceptions as a role model for others and her plans for the future… including Paris 2024.

Thanks to Sport England who support The Game Changers through the National Lottery.

Executive Producer – Sam Walker

Host – Sue Anstiss @sueanstiss

A Fearless Women production