Year: 2014
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Craig Stevens’ act of mateship for Ian Thorpe still a pleasure
Read The Sydney Morning Herald Ten years ago, Stevens’ milestone moment to qualify for the Athens Games became a sideshow when the great Ian Thorpe inexplicably tumbled into the water like a winged albatross and was disqualified from the 400m freestyle event at the trials. Stevens finished second to Grant Hackett – in a personal…
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Body of missing Boynton Beach swimmer found, identified as Billy Jeudi, 23
See WPTV The body of the swimmer that went missing on Thursday morning near Boynton Beach Inlet has been found and identified, says Teri Barbera, spokeswoman for The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. The body of Billy Jeudi, 23, was found floating in the Intracoastal Waterway along the 7000 block of Dixie Highway and Hypoluxo…
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U.S. Olympic swimmer Chloe Sutton carries 9/11 connection wherever she goes
Read Orlando Sentinel Chloe Sutton’s father was in the Pentagon on the morning of the terrorist attacks. David Sutton was in a meeting at work when he heard six to eight booming noises. “It sounded like someone dropped a refrigerator in the room right next to us down some stairs,” he said. Nearby, his daughter,…
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The Olympic victory stance: the universal sign of pride or dominance?
Read Global News According to scientists who study facial expressions and emotions, this is the victory stance. We saw it on Canadian speed skater Charles Hamelin moments after he realized he took home the gold, and it was the same with Alexandre Bilodeau, as he ran to the stands to hug his brother and family. 1500m. DONE! pic.twitter.com/0Zv3ASxTEW…
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Hong Kong ‘Cold Standard’ competitors try to break three hour magic mark in swimming and running
Read South China Morning Post In marathon swimming and running, the magic number is three: a sub-three-hour 10-kilometre swim is as elusive as a sub-three-hour 42-kilometre run. The athlete who nails them both? Unheard of – until now. The Sub-3 squared Marathon Club unites endurance athletes who have done those times in a calendar year.…
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Olympic swimmer Scott Miller opens up on life with illicit drugs
Read Brisbane Times In an explosive and emotional tell-all interview – to air on 60 Minutes at 7.40pm on Sunday – Miller breaks down as he addresses headlines that have ranged from criminal convictions for drug offences, stolen goods and prohibited weapons to accusations of his being a pimp and a drug dealer, and his battle with…
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YMCA swimmer Arthur Schenkein celebrates 100th birthday
See WDBJ7 Some people are celebrating more than just love on Friday. A Salem resident is excited to be happy and healthy at the age of 100. The YMCA in Salem had a party for its oldest member. Arthur Schenkein is turning 100 years old. Schenkein still comes in to the YMCA several times a…
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Capture Underwater Photos Like a Pro
Read Outside For most people though, the GoPro will be the camera of choice. It’s versatile and relatively inexpensive. But make sure you think about how to mount the camera before taking it on an underwater trip. Snorkelers should avoid chest, wrist and mask mounts because they’re difficult to aim. My wrist mount captured great…