Month: October 2013
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Is Anthony Ervin Smarter Than Nathan Adrian?
“Anthony Ervin answers the same 20 questions Nathan Adrian was submitted to two years ago. How did he do?”
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How to use a headrest to break the window of a sinking car
You could be using hammers and brute force, yes, but this is smart
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Danish Federation announce first 12 young guns for “Great Danes” project
The Danish Swimming Federation has this morning, led by national head coach Nick Juba, announced the team for the upcoming “Great Danes” project, that aims to lift the men’s side of Danish swimming by offering special training camps and international swim meets where the swimmers are expected to race in multiple events in each session.…
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CC photo #639: Bonnie Brandon entering the Istanbul 2012 arena
Just a photo from the FINA 2012 World Swimming Championships (25m) in Istanbul, Turkey. USA’s Bonnie Brandon entering the arena, ready for the women’s meter backstroke. She won silver behind Ukraine’s Daryna Zevina, see the result list here.
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Camilla Pedersen on her feet again after three weeks in coma
Good news on Jyllands-Posten (in Danish), after three long weeks in coma, Danish European Ironman champion Camilla Pedersen woke up a week ago and has now started her rehabilitation. She is able to use her body, has taken her first steps and recognizes her family, the communication improving day by day. The doctors can though…
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U.S. Marine Corps Annual Surf Qualification – 500 Meter Swim from Amphibious Assault Vehicles
“Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion conduct their annual surf qualification here, Sept. 6, 2013. The training consists of swimming 500 meters from an amphibious assault vehicle back to shore.”
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Diana Nyad On Historic Swim
Diana Nyad talks about her historic swim from Cuba to Florida and answers some Twitter questions from her fans. http://youtu.be/Dz9cusQq-oU