Month: September 2015
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Organizers cancel world-famous Waikiki Roughwater Swim due to rough water
High-surf and rough conditions forced organizers to cancel the annual Waikiki Roughwater Swim in Waikiki Saturday, less than an hour before it was to start. The event draws swimmers from Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Japan, including a few Olympic medalists and world champions. Event organizers had been keeping a close eye on the weather…
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London outdoor swimming crew takes the plunge for Android
Swimming outdoors in a city like London, not exactly known for its welcoming weather, certainly requires enthusiasm and commitment. In Google’s new spot, we meet a band of brave souls doing just that in the first of a series of Android ads aimed at British millennials. See fastcocreate.com https://youtu.be/oz4FsxVEJQk
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Women’sHealth: No workout burns calories and firms muscles better than swimming
A pool might not be the first place you think of going when you’re looking to shape up and slim down—but perhaps it should be. No other workout burns calories, boosts metabolism, and firms every muscle in your body (without putting stress on your joints) better than a swimming workout. Look no further than superstar Natalie Coughlin to…
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Brent Hayden Demonstrates TritonWear – Real Time Swimming Metrics
Brent Hayden Demonstrates TritonWear – Real Time Swimming Metrics TritonWear Keeps track of 15 Metrics in Real time http://www.tritonwear.com https://youtu.be/lcoNhKfhBkw
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Teen paralyzed in swimming accident walks again
A Long Island teen is walking again months after he was paralyzed in a devastating swimming accident. On Wednesday, 17-year-old Nico Fiorello took a few steps unassisted and talked about his remarkable recovery. “Standing up here being able to walk is just amazing,” Fiorello said, standing alongside his doctors and parents at a press conference…
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Ed Skrein: From Swimmer to Action Star
‘Transporter Refueled’ actor Ed Skrein talks about his active background and perfecting his ‘action star run.’
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Day 6 Highlight of World Junior Swimming Championships in Singapore
Just as in Dubai, Australia tops the medal table with a 9-7-3 tally (they had 10-6-2 in 2013) and the USA earned the most medals, 26 (6-13-7 – in 2013: 9-7-12, 28) and captured the Championship Trophy. Fifteen World Junior Records and 38 Championship Records fell during the six days. The last session brought a…
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Day 5 Highlight of World Junior Swimming Championships in Singapore
Australia lost one title by 0.02sec (in the women’s 50m back) but captured another by 0.04sec (in the women’s 4x100m free) and still leads the medal count ahead of the USA. Day 5 saw three more nations earning their respective first titles: Italy, New Zealand and Ukraine – and two more World Junior Records bettered.
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Day 4 Highlight of World Junior Swimming Championships in Singapore
Tremendous individual efforts highlighted Day 4 in Singapore, at the 5th FINA World Junior Swimming Championships as versatility was the ruling word this evening. We could witness a couple of rare pairings of medal winning performances from outstanding young talents – and as a bonus, 5 more World Junior Records.