Month: July 2016
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U.S. Olympic swimmer: Despite Zika fears, ‘I’m going to go anyway’
There are some athletes who desperately wanted out of these Olympics. But there are many more – such as Charlotte Olympic swimmer Cammile Adams – who desperately wanted in. How desperately? “You could tell me I’m going to get Zika,†Adams told me, “and I’m going to go anyway.†The Zika virus, transmitted by mosquitoes,…
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Olympic Games Rio 2016 Official Theme-Music: Alma e Cora̤̣o РThiaguinho and Projota
Writer : Victor Reis , Leo da Baixada e Rodrigo Marques Voice: Thiaguinho e Promote Music Production – Tropkillaz e Nave Mastering: Carlos Freitas (Classic Master) https://youtu.be/eFGCIkUcGtM
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WADA “exceeded their power” compiling McLaren Report, FINA President says
International Swimming Federation (FINA) President Julio Maglione believes the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Independent Commission “exceeded their power” when compiling the explosive McLaren Report into Russian doping. The Uruguayan, now an honorary International Olympic Committee (IOC) member after exceeding the upper age limit last year, believes that the IOC themselves should have handled the matter.…
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Can STDs Be Transmitted Through Swimming Pools? An Expert Weighs In
The Question: Is it possible to catch STDs from swimming in a pool or hot tub? No, not unless you’re having sex in the pool with someone who has an STD. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an individual can only pass on an STD through direct person-to-person contact. Take syphilis,…
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Caeleb Dressel – Meet the USA Swimming Olympic Team 2016
Meet Caeleb Dressel, a member of your USA Swimming 2016 Olympic Team representing the stars and stripes in Rio. Caeleb will be competing in the men’s 100m freestyle and the 4x100m men’s freestyle relay.
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Most likely to… Go to the moon | Olympic Class of 2016
Courtesy of the Australian Dolphins Swim Team
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Cammile Adams – Meet the USA Swimming Olympic Team 2016
Meet Cammile Adams, a member of your USA Swimming 2016 Olympic Team representing the stars and stripes in Rio. Cammile will be competing in the women’s 200m butterfly.
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Most likely to… Have The Most Kids | Olympic Class of 2016
Courtesy of the Australian Dolphins Swim Team
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Kelsi Worrell – Meet the USA Swimming Olympic Team 2016
Meet Kelsi Worrell, a member of your USA Swimming 2016 Olympic Team representing the stars and stripes in Rio. Kelsi will be competing in the women’s 100m butterfly.