Month: December 2016
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Citius, Altius, Fortius – A look back at the 2016 Rio Olympics
Every four years the planet’s biggest multi-sport event comes around to thrill the masses. The 2016 Olympic Games took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. But just like previous editions the build-up to the Games was thick with controversy. In times of economic hardship in the region the Games’ multibillion-dollar price tag raised concerns and…
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This Is What Happens When You Fall Through Ice, and How to Save Yourself
Falling through ice on a frozen lake can be terrifying, but if you keep calm you can save your own life. This video demonstrates what happens to your body when you fall into freezing water and how to climb back out onto the ice. Read Lifehacker
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Watch Prince William and Michael Phelps Bond Over Fatherhood
When two young dads meet, what do they talk about? Their kids, of course — even when the two dads in question are Prince William and gold medal Olympian Michael Phelps. After Phelps cemented his title as history’s greatest Olympian this year, collecting five more gold medals (for a grand total of 23!) in Rio,…
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Iraqi refugee who raped 10yo boy at Austrian swimming pool due to ‘sexual emergency’ given 7 years
An Iraqi refugee convicted of raping a 10-year-old boy at a Vienna swimming pool has had his sentence increased from six to seven years in prison as the result of a retrial. A Vienna court slapped 21-year-old Amir A. with the longer prison sentence on Tuesday, after finding him guilty of serious sexual assault and…
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Princeton Suspends Men’s Swimming, Diving Team’s Season Over Alleged Racist, Misogynistic Materials
According to Princeton University, the season for the school’s men’s swimming and diving team has been suspended. The decision stems from alleged misogynistic and racist content that appeared on the team’s listserv. Read CBS Philly and The Daily Pennsylvanian Photo by Harshil.Shah
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Backstage fun with the athletes | Windsor 2016
Next to the whole race action at the FINA World Swimming Championships in Windsor, we also had some backstage chatter in a very relaxed atmosphere with Chad Le Clos, Katinka Hosszu, Mitch Larkin, Taehwan Park and much more!
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These Ice Swimmers Battle Frozen Death with Every Stroke | That’s Amazing
High in the mountains of southern Africa, 15 swimmers compete in one of the most extreme—and chilling—races on earth. With no wet suits or protection, they swim one kilometer in water that is cold enough to kill them. For these athletes, it’s not just a battle to the finish, every stroke is a battle to…
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One year to go EuroSwim 2017 in Royal Arena Copenhagen
In exactly one year, the LEN European Short Course Championships will be staged in the brand new multi-purpose arena, Royal Arena in Copenhagen. The championships will be the first sporting event of the arena, which will serve as home ground for Olympic gold medal-winner Pernille Blume. – It does not get any bigger than this.…
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Swimmers beware: Sports-related concussions not limited to football
We’ve heard a lot in recent years about the dangers of head trauma in sports, especially football, soccer and ice hockey. But swimming? You wouldn’t think so, but just ask avid swimmers Kate and Maria (who asked that their last names or other identifying details not be used to protect their privacy), both of whom…