Month: February 2015
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‘Cold Actually Feels Good’ At The U.S. Winter Swimming Championship
One way to test your mettle in winter is to take one of those quick penguin plunges in icy water. But some stoic swimmers actually carve pools out of frozen lakes and race each other. The sport of winter swimming is popular abroad, especially in Russia, Scandinavia and China. But last weekend, a newly formed…
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Paraplegic gold-medal swimmer Amy Van Dyken embraces every challenge
John Lewis intended only to say hello to Amy Van Dyken and get his picture taken with the six-time Olympic swimming gold medalist when he saw her at the UCLA-USC women’s swim meet last week. A former competitive swimmer and the father of swimmers, Lewis had followed Van Dyken’s career from afar — especially her…
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How free divers hold their breath for 10 minutes
How long can you hold your breath for? Some free divers, who swim without a snorkel or scuba gear, can hold their breath for more than 10 minutes. For some, it’s a recreation while for others it’s a competitive sport. Amanda Smith (who can only hold her breath for one minute) takes a look. Read…
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The water boy: Russia’s first male synchronised swimmer
Last year saw something of a revolution take place in the world of synchronized swimming. On November 29, 2014, a congress of the International Swimming Federation (FINA) in Doha voted to include mixed-gender events in its world championships. The decision met with mixed reaction, with three-time Olympic champion Natalya Ishchenko going so far as to…
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Mumbai swimming coach makes hoax call after team misses flight, nabbed
The coach of Mumbai’s state-level women’s swimming team was arrested on Monday for allegedly making a hoax call in an attempt to stop an Air India flight when he and his team of six girls failed to reach the Ranchi airport on time. By the time coach Narendra Achrekar made the call claiming there was…
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The Funny Filipino Swimmer│Maui Manalo
A short comedy and funny video about a professional swimmer, who swims in the streets of the Philippines. Featuring the improv comedians Maui Manalo and Miko Pepito of the Cardio Boys and Wow Mali. Shot in the streets of Marikina Philippines http://youtu.be/KBkVKS-A3O0
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Budapest Possible for 2017 World Aquatics Championships, as Guadalajara Pulls Out
Budapest could fill in for Guadalajara, Mexico as a host for the 2017 World Aquatics Championships, Around the Rings is told by sources familiar with swimming. Following Guadalajara’s withdrawal this week, the International Swimming Federation faces an urgent need to find a venue for the event. Typically, FINA selects a host city at least four…
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The 2015 Rottnest Swim Through the Eyes of the Community TAB Jet Skis
The Fremantle Sea Rescue Community TAB jet skis were out all day assisting people throughout the Rottnest Swim and here is what their GoPros filmed in the process!