Month: February 2014
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FINA 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup 2014 – Las Patagones-Viedma (ARG)
This annually staged elite-level competition is organised around seven meets and takes place in some of the world’s most amazing natural water bodies, either freshwater (lake, rowing course, river) or saltwater (sea). The 2014 circuit of the FINA 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup kicks off in Patagones-Viedma (ARG) on February 1, then continues in Manzanillo…
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Nathan Adrian is Speedo fit
Olympic athlete, Nathan Adrian (USA) shares his swim tips to help you reach your fitness goals.
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Changing Lanes: Coca-Cola Helps Olympian Alyssa Anderson Transition to Life After Sports
Read Coca-Cola Journey Like many Olympians, Alyssa Anderson felt a bit directionless upon returning home from London in August 2012. A 16-time collegiate All-American, she had just reached the pinnacle of the swimming world by winning a gold medal as part of the U.S. women’s 4×200 meter freestyle relay team. At 22, Anderson decided it…
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Grant Hackett ’embarrassed’ after being caught on camera half-naked in search of son
Grant Hackett, says he’s embarrassed about being caught on camera, half-naked, searching for his four-year-old son. The former swim champion was snapped in a hotel foyer, after one of his twins went missing. Epic quote: “When I discovered him missing, I went in hasty pursuit – but perhaps with a swimmer’s sense of dress” Here…
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Uncensored Q&A: Mark Foster
A quite uncensored Q&A with Mark Foster, including weird echo glitch and a glimpse of the interviewer and all, courtesy of sportslobster. Including a brief talk about Ian Thorpe also. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPBCpvMeA-A&feature=share
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HBF Rottnest Channel Swim 2014
As the world’s largest open water swim, the HBF Rottnest Channel Swim is a truly iconic Australian event. Starting against the backdrop of stunning Cottesloe beach at dawn, swimmers make the 19.7km crossing to Rottnest Island. For more HBF events visit: http://www.hbf.com.au/living-well/events/events-calendar
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About 1000 Sydney Skinny swimmers strip off for better body image and a world record
Read for instance Perth Now (but of course, NSFW alert) About 1000 swimmers bared all at Cobblers Beach on Sunday morning for the Sydney Skinny, setting a new world record for the largest nude ocean swim. “This event is easily misunderstood. It’s not just about running around naked.” In its second year, the event attracted young…
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Broken Arrow swim coach arrested on suspicion of selling drugs
See FOX23 and Tulsa World BAPD told FOX23 they arrested Kameron Killam and his friend Ryan Johnson for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute to a minor. Our FOX23 team went to Broken Arrow to find out more on the school’s response to the coach’s arrest. This park is where police say a Broken…
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15 South African Swimmers To Attempt Extreme “Swim For Hope”
Press release from Swim For Hope / Little Fighters Cancer Trust Fifteen swimmers from all walks of life go on standby on the 1st of March for one of the most extreme open water swimming challenges in South African waters, in support of the Little Fighters Cancer Trust, a local charity that offers support to…