Year: 2013
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Ryan Lochte, Conor Dwyer and others tackle pararescue training
RYAN Lochte, Conor Dwyer and the University of Florida men’s team tested themselves this morning against the strength and endurance of members of the Elite Special Forces at the Patrick Air Force Base. Read more here on SwimmingWorld Magazine. That was officially my hardest work out i have ever done. Thank u @usairforce #nopain —…
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Katie Hoff makes quiet exit from swimming to become fulltime student
Read SwimmingWorld Magazine Hoff made the announcement in a very subtle way today on Facebook, mentioning that she was moving to Miami this weekend. Her former coach, Paul Yetter, confirmed that Hoff has retired from the sport, adding that Hoff will be enrolling at the University of Miami.
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Taco Bell responds to swimmer about custom speedos
“Taco Bell displayed a mastery of social media interaction recently, responding appropriately to a high school student who asked for a speedo with the slogan “Think Outside the Buns” on the back.” – Really, Taco Bell several times a week?
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Lantzville 2013 Polar Swim
“New Years Day 2013 many brave folk met at Harper Road to take part in the annual Polar Bear Swim. With water tempretures of 6c they plunged emerging to air tempretures of only 4C. Same time and place next year see you there.” – Oldtimer with coconut breasts and inuit drum, I think we’ve seen…
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Lake Tahoe New Year’s 2013 Celebration Swim
“This is how we celebrate new years 2013,” including awesome last comment “hold on, what do I do when my muscles stop working?”
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CC photo #370: Aschwin Wildeboer looking very Pirates of the Carribean
Spain’s Aschwin Wildeboer at the FINA 2012 World Swimming Championships (25m) in Istanbul, Turkey. He also looks a bit annoyed, me thinks.
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10 swimmer goals for 2013
Nice list here on USA Swimming: (read the details there) Embrace cold water Listen to your coach, especially during taper. Understand every practice Stop comparing yourself to others Work on your weakest part Jump into the pool with enthusiasm Stop the before-bed iPhone/Facebook/Twitter/Email usage Compliment yourself Smile Make one small goal a day
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Franklin and Phelps named 2012 Swimmers of the Year by FINA and SwimmingWorld
After collecting the votes from the 202 National Member Federations, media and aquatic experts, FINA’s Athletes of 2012 are Missy Franklin (USA) and Michael Phelps (USA) in the swimming category, and Eva Risztov (HUN) and Oussama Mellouli (TUN) in the open water swimming category. See FINA.org FINA’s picks for top athletes in open water, diving,…