Month: November 2013
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‘No doubt Phelps could win in Rio’, says coach Bowman
See BBC Bob Bowman, the man who coached Michael Phelps to 18 Olympic gold medals, says it is too soon to say if the swimmer will return to competition but added that if he does he could win gold at the 2016 Games.
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Sean Conway | I did it! #SwimmingBritain
“Sean Conway has become the first man to swim the entire length of Britain! See his exclusive interview with Speedo after completing his epic swimming adventure.”
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Sperm whale explodes here in the Faroe Islands
So you might have seen this video that went viral this week, now at 1.9 million views since the incident Tuesday 26 November. (Warning, very graphic, as in exploding intestines) The background story is that 4 sperm whales got stuck near the bridge between our two biggest islands, here in the Faroe Islands, Thursday 21…
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David Walliams to undergo ‘long overdue’ back surgery after 2011 Thames Swim
Read MailOnline He’s been battling a back injury since taking part in his gruelling eight day charity swim down the Thames in 2011. Two years on, and David Walliams has finally admitted defeat as he announces he’s cancelled all work commitments for the rest of the year as he prepares to undergo emergency back surgery…
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SportstarZ Swim Camp Tenerife 2013
“Would you like to get the very best out of yourself as a competitive swimmer? Sign up for a great swim camp with SportstarZ. SportstarZ is an initiative of several Dutch top swimmers and coaches, the best European swim sites and our Royal Dutch Swimming Federation. This alliance guarantees high quality camps in which competitive…
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Keith Beavers: A Swimmer’s Story
“Queen’s University’s Varsity Swim Coach, Keith Beavers, talks about his experiences as a two-time Olympic athlete and how dedication and perseverance are what created these incredible opportunities. Created for the fall term documentary project for Queen’s University’s FILM 250 course. ” http://youtu.be/W78FF1pNDaw
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Swimmer Strength Website Opening Trailer
Nice video, not so much to see on www.SwimmerStrength.com yet, though. (Coming Dec 9th) http://youtu.be/ERdaPQCwCZs
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CC photo #692: Ping Pong Ball War
Mayhem about to begin during the “Swim Day” organized by (local club) Havnar Svimjifelag and (federation) Svimjisamband Føroya on Saturday 16 November 2013, here in the Faroe Islands. Two teams and a lot of ping pong balls. When the whistle goes, the teams must try to blow the balls to the start line of the…
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Olympic skier Julia Mancuso deep into free diving
See ESPN When she’s not racing down a mountain at 85 mph, three-time Olympic skiing medalist Julia Mancuso loves to strip down from her snowsuit to her swimsuit. In the offseason, you’ll find the Squaw Valley, Calif., native hitting the beaches in Maui, where she lives part-time. But don’t expect to find the 29-year-old uber-athlete…