Month: June 2013
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CC photo #536: Týr frontman Heri Joensen completes the 2013 swim across Skálafjørður
Heri Joensen, lead vocal and guitarist of Týr completing the “Skálafjarðarsvimjingin 2013” open water swim across the firth Skálafjørður in the Faroe Islands, Sunday 16 June, 2013, in sync with his girlfriend. I suspect they gave him the No. 13 cap on purpose :-) Here is one of their songs, built upon one of our…
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Teen’s drowning highlights importance of water safety
First responders say swimmers should be wary of unseen currents before jumping into creeks or rivers.
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Fond memories – Our Pál Joensen 2008 Belgrade Tribute
Pál Joensen gold medal winner in the 400, 800 and 1500 meter freestyle at the Beograd 2008 European Junior Championships. This tribute was played on local radio on arrival to the Faroe Islands again, a mash-up of the Bosnian hit song “Zjenico oka moga” by Hari Mata Hari that we heard all the time while…
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George Thornton – English Channel Swim – 21 for 21 – Team Fort Collins
“My dad, George Thornton, will be setting the world record for the oldest person to swim across the English Channel this summer at 73 years old. Part of his mission is to raise funds for one of his favorite charities, Team Fort Collins.” George Thornton – English Channel Swim – 21 for 21 – Team…
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Protester swim escalates island dispute
South Korean protesters swim to disputed islands amid diplomatic issues between Seoul and Japan. Paula Hancocks reports.
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Joost Reijns and Sebastiaan Verschuren moving forward
Joost Reijns and Sebastiaan Verschuren are on their way to the Olympic Games of Rio de Janeiro 2016. Joost Reijns missed London 2012 because of his health after an incredible 2011 short course season where he became a European finalist. He had to start from scratch after intensive chemotherapy, and he is willing to do…
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CC photo #535: Cecilia winner of Skálafjarðarsvimjingin 2013
Cecilia Wigant Eysturdal from the swim club Ægir in KlaksvÃk racing to another sea swimming victory here in the Faroe Islands, at the open water event across the firth Skálafjørður, Sunday 16 June, 2013. She managed the 1600+ meters in 21:44.20, the fastest man second in 28:02.86.
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Rod Gilmour launches Pál Joensen book project site
You might remember how we had a visit from the British sports journalist Rod Gilmour, back in May, him working on a book about Pál Joensen. Well, a few moments ago he launched a website for the Pál Joensen book project, go see thepaleffect.tumblr.com!
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Men Who Swim Trailer
See IMDB MEN WHO SWIM is a humorous and poignant look at a group of middle aged men who have found unlikely success as members of Swedens all male synchronised swimming team. What began as a weekly escape from the daily grind of work and family responsibilities, gradually evolved into a more serious commitment. Inspired…