Year: 2012
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CC photo #93: Biedermann on the big screen in Rome
A photo taken after the second semifinal of the men’s 200 freestyle at the 2009 FINA World Aquatic Championships in Rome, Italy. Germany’s Paul Biedermann posted the quickest time, en route to his 1:42.00 world record in the final the day after.
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Behind the scenes at the Canadian Olympic Trials
Behind the scenes at the Canadian Olympic & Paralympic Trials presented by RBC.
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Five things you need to know about fighting a shark
I’ll make it real quick, in case you’re in a hurry: 1) Know your shark, 2) Keep your eyes open, 3) Fight back, 4) Carry a big stick, 5) Run away. “Sharks are bullies, and the only way to handle a bully is to stand up to it.” Read more here on Inforum. (Photo courtesy…
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Canadian Trials Day 5: Annamay Pierse misses out
On the 5th day of Canadian Olympic Trials, six more swimmers were added to the Canada’s nomination list, bringing the overall total to 29, two more than for the Beijing Games in 2008. In the women’s 200 breaststroke, Tera Van Beilen clocked 2:24.03 to nab a second Olympic assignment, with Martha McGabe also qualifying in…
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Canadian Trials Day 4: 6 more names on the Canadian Olympic roster
On the 4th day of Canadian Olympic Trials, six more swimmers were added to Canada’s Olympic nomination, and one notched a second assignment. Already pre-qualified Brent Hayden solidified his nomination by winning the men’s 100 freestyle in 48.53, with Richard Hortness (49.21), Colin Russell (49.68) and Thomas Gossland (49.98) qualifying for the 4×100 freestyle. Audrey…
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Mathias Gydesen 54.75 in the Indy 100 back, outside the FINA A standard
Danish swimmer Mathias Gydesen managed a 54.75 and joint 3rd with Ryan Lochte in the men’s 100 backstroke at the Indianapolis Grand Prix a moment ago, meaning that he probably missed the qualification for the London 2012 Olympics, after being only one hundredth of a second outside the FINA A qualification time of 54.40 this…
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Minneapolis man says naked swim was art
Patrick Scully, 58, a locally known performance artist in Minneapolis say’s he’s fighting the ticket he received July 10 for swimming nude at a Sweeney Beach on Twin Lake because he thinks society is too repressive. Police says he just broke the law requiring proper attire in city parks, while the culprit says it was…
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Federica Pellegrini for Yamamay photoshoot
The queen of Italian swimming is the new testimonial for the Italian underwear brand Yamamay, chosen as an icon of tenacity and determination, qualities you need to succeed during tough swimming training, but also of style and sensuality. Gianluigi Cimmino, head of Inticom Spa, which owns the Yamamay brand, says, “This successful athlete and woman…
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CC photo #92: Jón & Pál checking out split times at Budapest 2010
Pál Joensen and his coach Jón Bjarnason checking out split times after the 1500 meter freestyle silver medal at the 2010 LEN European Swimming Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Those black and yellow trunks are ancient, going back to at least the 2008 European Junior Swimming Championships in Beograd, Serbia.