Month: July 2015
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Pan Am organizers say a good dining hall is crucial for athletes
Former Olympic swimmer Julia Wilkinson says it’s really important for athletes to have access to familiar foods during competition. Wilkinson is part of the organizing committee at the Pan Am Games in Toronto. https://youtu.be/eF9IMPFKauk
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Olympian Julia Wilkinson talks TO2015 with Canada’s best swimmers
Olympian Julia Wilkinson talks TO2015 with Canada’s best swimmers.
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Man dies after jumping from Quebec cliff while swimming with daughter
Police in western Quebec are urging the public to obey signs posted at a local quarry after a man died after jumping from a cliff into the water. David Rothwell, 35, leapt off a cliff more than 20 metres above the water at Morrison’s Quarry near Wakefield, Que., at around 5 p.m. on Tuesday. He…
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Child develops brain-eating amoeba infection after swimming in Minnesota lake
The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating a case of suspected primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) in a critically ill child. Health officials determined 14-year-old Hunter Boutain developed the infection after swimming at Lake Minnewaska, just south of Alexandria, Minn. Boutain, of Alexandria, Minn., is being treated for the infection at the University of Minnesota Masonic…
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Syncing in waters: The story of Malaysia’s synchronised swimmer
Zylane Lee who recently won gold in the SEA games’ duet routine, takes us through her journey as a national synchronised swimmer.
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Competition in open water swimming, tips
If you are a beginner in swimming in open water, we give some valuable tips if your plan is to start to compete. Take it easy in the start, no rush. Drafting is important, makes your swim a lot more easy What to do if someone swims to close and tickles your feet?
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Hugh Goes Wild Swimming | Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
Hugh takes to the water to find out whether his veg only diet can hold up under strenuous exercise. Then he cooks up a carbo-loaded delicious pesto dish. This Classic extract from River Cottage is taken from the Veg series in 2011.
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Coach Vaziri – Technique Tips – Backstroke head position
Having a stable head position when swimming backstroke helps with body rotation. If my head is stable, I can turn my shoulders and hips with more ease. Finding a point of focus for my eyes helps steady my head. See leilavaziri.com for more videos.