Year: 2014
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Moroccan long-distance swimmer hopes to set record in Alaska
A young man from Morocco has arrived in Alaska with an ambitious goal. Twenty-seven-year-old Hassan Baraka wants to be the first Moroccan to swim between every continent on the globe. Baraka is an ambassador for his country, particularly Moroccan Princess Lalla Hasna. Hasna was appointed by the United Nations to bring awareness to coastal issues.…
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Aussie boss says Tasmania on Glasgow 2014 swim uniform, but regrets apparent slight
The Australian Commonwealth Games Association has responded to claims Tasmania was left off the map on a team uniform, saying it “would never knowingly do anything to offend the people of Tasmaniaâ€. Chief executive Perry Crosswhite replied to a letter from Premier Will Hodgman saying “it is regrettable that some people were offended by the…
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Missy Franklin Press Conference at the 2014 USA Swimming National Championships
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Katie Ledecky Press Conference at the 2014 USA Swimming National Championships
Courtesy of USA Swimming on YouTube
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Michael Phelps Press Conference at the 2014 USA Swimming National Championships
Courtesy of USA Swimming
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Chad Le Clos on his relationship with his coach
South Africa’s Olympic champion and YOG ambassador Chad Le Clos discusses his relationship with his coach [Graham Hill] and how he gets the best performance from Chad.
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Aqua Sphere signs Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps has been linked with Speedo throughout his swimming career, most notably collecting a $1 million bonus after he won a record eight gold medals at the Beijing Games. Now, as he comes back from retirement, the most decorated athlete in Olympic history will have a different look. Phelps announced Tuesday that he has…
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Bonduel struggles with geese at swimming pond
Village officials are working to remove a family of Canada geese from a popular swimming pond. The pond in Cedar Park is a hot spot in Bonduel for families to cool off. The man-made swimming hole is fed by a natural spring, and the clear water attracts plenty of visitors. “I think this is very…
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FINA TV to Live Stream the Kazan 2014 FINA High Diving World Cup
See FINA, the events of the 1st FINA High Diving World Cup 2014 – Kazan (RUS) on August 8-10 will be streamed live and free of charge on FINAtv. August 8: 16:00 to 17h50 GMT (men’s competition, rounds 1-3) August 9: 12h10 to 13h41 GMT (women’s competition, rounds 1-3) August 10: 15h40 to 16h55 GMT…