Podcast Episode – Jade Edmistone



Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk.

In this episode I interview a highly accomplished swimmer who began to made headway in the sport at 16 years of age and is now an entrepreneur, an author, a motivational speaker, and a performance coach. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Jade Edmistone.

Jade joined her local swimming club at the age of 8 where her natural affinity and love for the water developed. As a late bloomer it wasn’t till the age of 16 that Jade started making headway in the sport but after the tragic loss of a close friend and her resilient battle with depression she quite at the age of 18.

Two years on in 2002, aged 20 Jade set her sights on becoming the fastest women in the world and returned to the pool once again. With exceptional focus and drive, Jade’s goal was achieved when she broke her first world record in 2004 becoming the fastest women every over the 50m backstroke.

Jade continued her dominance over sprint breaststroke breaking 5 world records and winning 3 world titles between 2004 and 2006 before retiring in 2009.

After a lengthy battle with serious mental illness issue since retirement Jade, a mother of two beautiful daughters had to fight her way back to health as she navigated her difficult transition from elite sport to normality. Sharing her story in a powerful book, Fish our of Water Jade now continues her passionate involvement in sport.  

Through today’s episode Jade shares some insights into her career as well as her thoughts on swimming and where she see’s swimming moving to in the future.

Please share the hidden gems you find in Jade’s interview on our Facebook page, Aquatic Mentors and you will find all her contact details listed at the end of the show notes.

If you want to share your aquatic story, please contact me via my email: regionalswimclinics@outlook.com

So, let’s dive in and find out more about Jade’s journey in swimming.

Jade Edmistone’s Contact Information:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jade-edmistone-201965aa/

Website: https://www.getoncore.com.au/

Katrina van Eyk's Contact Information:

Aquatic Mentors - https://www.aquaticmentors.com.au/

Facebook - Aquatic Mentors

Regional Swim Clinics - www.regionalswimclinics.com.au

Email – regionalswimclinics@outlook.com

Facebook - Regional Swim Clinics

Aquatic Mentors Ebook Link: https://www.regionalswimclinics.com.au/top-10-tips-for-aquatic-professionals/