Month: November 2013
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CAMOPOOLâ„¢ “World’s 1st Camouflage Swimming Pool”
Warning, epic fundraising video, see RocketHub :-) “This is your opportunity to own the world’s 1st camouflage swimming pools before they are released to the public. Our awesome product is what we are offering to you for your support. We expect the delivery to take place sometime around April 2014.” RocketHub Speech from CAMOPOOL on…
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Sun Yang may be back to training soon, says top swimming official
Read Xinhua China’s Olympic champion Sun Yang, who has been suspended indefinitely following a recent detention for driving without a licence, could return to national team training “soon”, said a top swimming official. “We need to watch Sun Yang for a period of time. If he behaves well, it may not take a long time…
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The Swimmer: London’s classic swim and run adventure
“Inspired by the John Cheever short story and Burt Lancaster film, ‘The Swimmer’ is a relaxed 6-mile or half-marathon journey through London’s finest outdoor pools, parks and ponds. The Swimmer takes place the second Saturday of every month throughout the autumn, winter and spring. Why not start your weekend with a little bit of an…
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Olympic silver medalist Michael Jamieson has his heart restarted
Read SwimmingWorld Olympic silver medalist Michael Jamieson took to Twitter today to explain how he had to go into the hospital and have his heart restarted after an irregular heartbeat. […] Jamieson is due to compete for the European All-Stars as part of the Duel in the Pool next month. Long week! My heart was…
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Kalev Open 2013
There it is again, the Kalev Spa in Tallinn, Estonia, here during the 2013 Kalev Open. Kalev Open 2013 from A4 Media on Vimeo.
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EUSwim.org Interview with Toni Meijel, Coach at Keila & Kalev Swim Clubs
EUSwim.org‘s Julia Galan speaks with Toni Meijel, Head Coach at Keila Swim Club and coach at Kalevi Ujumiskool http://youtu.be/V15nxg3vb7w
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Swim to Save Whaleback Lighthouse
Gary Sredzienski, a local musician and swimmer known as “Creekman,” will swim five miles in frigid waters on December 7, 2013, to raise awareness and funds for the restoration of Whaleback Lighthouse in Kittery, Maine.
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Swimming Canada Swimmers of the Year 2013: Ryan Cochrane and Hilary Caldwell
“Ryan Cochrane’s outstanding performance at FINA World Championships received more recognition Wednesday as he was named OMEGA Male Swimmer of the Year.” (link) “Caldwell was one of the fastest rising stars in Canadian swimming in 2013. Every time she got in the pool in Barcelona, she set a new Canadian record, capping her week with…
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Bahamas authorities say freediver Nicholas Mevoli showed signs of drowning
See StarTribune An autopsy has found that the death of a 32-year-old New York City man during a freediving competition in the Bahamas was consistent with a drowning, authorities said Friday. Nicholas Mevoli died Nov. 17 after he surfaced from a 72-meter (236- foot) dive with breathing problems and lost consciousness. Police Superintendent Stephen Dean…