Year: 2014
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Dan Bullock: Open water body position
Swim for Tri coach Dan Bullock gives you open water and triathlon tips for body position in the water.
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Shallow Water Blackout PSA Featuring Bob Bowman and Michael Phelps
In this PSA, Bob Bowman, CEO/Head Coach of North Baltimore Aquatic Club, discusses the very serious topic of Shallow Water Blackout. Even experienced athletes can become a victim of this tragic phenomenon where oxygen is deprived from a swimmer’s system during practice which can lead to drowning. This PSA can help to prepare even highly…
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Brittany Elmslie gives up Vegemite as she chases her OIympic dream
Olympic gold medallist Brittany Elmslie has made the ultimate food sacrifice as she embarks on her journey to the Rio Games. Three months after learning she suffered from coeliac disease, the 20-year-old is flying towards her goal despite giving up her secret weapon, Vegemite. “I was devastated when I realised Vegemite wasn’t gluten free,†she…
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WADA will not appeal Chinese swimmer Sun Yang’s ban
The World Anti-Doping agency will not appeal a three-month ban imposed against China’s controversial double Olympic swimming champion Sun Yang but will warn China over the case. WADA had considered action after Sun failed a doping test in May and was banned for three months by the Chinese federation but it was only announced in…
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Fun with Vortex Rings in the Pool
Create half-ring vortices in a pool by sliding a plate through water and adding food coloring to the ends.
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The Story of How Manchester’s Gorgeous, Abandoned Baths Were Saved by Reality TV
Located in Manchester, England, the Victoria Baths were originally a lush public bath house that catered to flocks of local bathers, but by the 1990s the ornate public pool had fallen into disrepair, until it was voted to be saved on a television competition. Read Atlas Obscura
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Swimmer overcomes adversity to become one of best
Dominic Baber was diagnosed with hemophilia and swimming was about the only sport he could do. Now his name is on the record board at Blue Springs South as one of the best.
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Learn to Swim Through Water Polo
Learn to swim through playing water polo! What a great way to not be afraid of the water. Go to albertawaterpolo.ca to find a local club near you!
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Multiple Sclerosis Swim-In Program in Bergen County, NJ
SWIM-IN is a therapeutic water exercise program for people with multiple sclerosis. The program is co-sponsored with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society