Month: April 2015
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#AgeChamps15 – Tips for Race Nerves
Some of the best swimmers in Australia give their number one tips to beat pre-race nerves ahead of the 2015 Georgina Hope Foundation Age National Championships in Sydney, Australia.
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Coach John Fowlie says missing worlds a ‘blessing’ for Canberra swimmer Alicia Coutts
Swimming coach John Fowlie says five-time Olympic Games medallist Alicia Coutts missing this year’s world championships squad could be a “blessing” ahead of next year’s Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Fowlie added Coutts’ fellow Canberran Ben Treffers would use this year’s worlds to gain valuable experience and ensure he’s also part of the Rio squad.…
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Kiwi swimmer Lauren Boyle welcomes American Katie Ledecky’s dominance
Two of swimming’s legendary figures are providing Lauren Boyle with inspiration as she eyes next year’s Olympics. Boyle’s chances of winning gold at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro appear a long-shot – despite being a world-class performer, the 27-year-old is contesting the distance freestyle events dominated by American superstar Katie Ledecky. The…
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Floyd Mayweather’s swim drills amuses coach Roach
Boxing coach Freddie Roach couldn’t help but smile when he talked about Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s conditioning technique which involved swimming. Alex Ariza, Manny Pacquiao’s former conditioning coach, introduced the routine to Mayweather who is preparing for the biggest bout of his life against the Filipino superstar. Roach’s reaction was captured in a YouTube video posted…
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Plucky Golden Retriever rescued by New Brighton lifeboat crew
Martha the golden retriever is rescued by crew from New Brighton lifeboat station as she was being swept out to sea.
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Mack Horton can win Rio gold: Grant Hackett
Australian swimming great Grant Hackett believes his country has unearthed its next Olympic 1,500 metres freestyle champion in 18-year-old Mack Horton. Horton confirmed his status as Australia’s new long-distance king with an easy win in the 1500 final at the national championships on Friday. Horton cruised to victory in 14 minutes 44.09 seconds, the fastest…
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Grant Hackett turned to drugs after a death threat: Father Neville Hackett speaks out
“This happened about two years ago when he was forced to immediately leave Melbourne to live in Sydney. The truth about this has never come out. “That’s what really caused the Stilnox abuse and the addiction. “I know he used Stilnox while he was swimming but he wasn’t hooked on it. It was when his…
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Cameron Van Der Burgh – Swim Cup Eindhoven 2015
Cameron is an Olympic champion. He won a gold medal in 100 meter breaststroke at the London Olympics 2012.