Month: June 2015
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FINA announces Kylie Palmer (AUS) failed doping test at Barcelona 2013
See statement on FINA.org On 31 July 2013, FINA has conducted an in-competition doping control test on Ms Kylie Palmer, member of the Australian National Team with the occasion of the FINA World Championships held in Barcelona (ESP). The sample provided by the athlete showed low levels of a prohibited substance. As per the FINA…
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A swimmer’s guide to mobile technology
By Jena Birch Back in 2012 at the London Olympics, The Independent reported that mobile devices will be banned at the Arena since it causes disturbance to the players. Apart from smartphones and tablets, the coordinators of the event also banned any distracting items such as horn, whistles, banners, and musical instruments. But, unknown to many,…
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What to eat before the Great North Swim advice from Cassie Patten
Following on from our previous Great North Swim Video with Cassie Patten where we covered Sighting and Confidence Kate, Anna and Rachel ask for some tips on what they should eat before a Great Swim or an Open Water Swimming event. https://youtu.be/JGmYRbmwTs8
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Swimisodes – Yoga for Swimmers – Core Exercise
Follow Olympians in this 20 minute vinyasa yoga for swimmers focusing on core exercise. At the Race Club we find the benefits of yoga to strengthen and lengthen muscles, help improve recovery and nutrition giving an Athlete and advantage in competing at a top level and prevent injury from occurring. In this core exercise video…
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USA Swimming Foundation #MakeASplash Chalk Drawing Time-Lapse
Watch as a 3-D chalk drawing comes to life in Chicago’s Pioneer Court to mark the USA Swimming Foundation’s Make A Splash Tour Presented by Phillips 66. For more information on the importance of swimming lessons, visit http://www.makeasplash.org.
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Setting Electronic Communication Rules for Coaches and Athletes
By Susan Woessner The formality of communications with today’s youth has all but disappeared with texting and pervasive social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram. Even email is becoming outdated with young people. But when it comes to interactions between adults and children, etiquette, boundaries and safe behaviors are still important. At…
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How beachgoers helped save two shark attack victims
Tom Foreman looks at the response to a pair of shark attacks that left two teens fighting for their lives on a North Carolina beach.
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The Pal Effect: Rod Gilmour’s book about Pál Joensen to be released on August 1
So there we are, Rod Gilmour’s “lyrical account of how one man beat the odds and galvanised a nation” will be out on 1 August 2015. Pre-order here on Chequered Flag Publishing or here on Amazon, and read the introduction here. See also Tumblr and Facebook.