Month: January 2013
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Plunge of Faith: Russians swim in freezing waters for health & religion
More than two million people in Russia celebrated the feast of Epiphany, taking part in traditional bathing by immersing themselves in icy waters. The celebration commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ. It’s also believed to wash away the sins, with many saying it keeps them healthy for the rest of the year. Another version
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CC photo #385: Me trying to explain something about swimming
So this is me today (19 January 2013), trying to explain whatever at at basic swim course here in Toftir, Faroe Islands. The girls are my daughters, obviously very impressed, and my wife took the photo. A family business! :-)
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CC photo #384: It’s that sailor again
Photo unfortunately a bit blurry, but I’m pretty sure that this is that sailor again from Szczecin 2011, now at the FINA 2012 World Swimming Championships (25m) in Istanbul, Turkey. Very possibly RadosÅ‚aw KawÄ™cki’s coach.
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Hopewell High School swim coach accused of sex with student
The Huntersville Police Department has arrested Hopewell High School volunteer swim coach David Mackenzie Haynes, 24, accused with three counts of sexual activity with a student and providing a malt beverage to a person less than 21 years of age. Read The Charlotte Observer
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Doc Counsilman Documentary
James E. “Doc” Counsilman Documentary Indiana University Swim Coach, Interviews with Marge Counsilman and Dave Tanner
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Alicia Coutts visits Princess Margaret Hospital in Perth
Alicia Coutts visits Princess Margaret Hospital in Perth for the BHP Biliton Aquatic Super Series