Year: 2016
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ONE BREATH: Freediving, Death and the Quest to Shatter Human Limits
A blend of Into The Wild and The Wave, ONE BREATH is about the life and death of America’s greatest freediver, and an in depth look at the extreme and elegant sport of competetive freediving. It’s about seeking adventure and authenticity, pushing limits and finding love. This video is just a sneak peek. Log on…
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Katinka Hosszu tears up contract with federation, plans to train solo
After failing to reach an agreement with the Hungarian Swimming Federation, Hungarian competitive swimmer Katinka Hosszú today tore up her contract with the federation and announced at a press conference that she would train privately on her own, according to reports. The contract Hosszú tore apart today valued at approximately HUF 12 million, was offered…
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LEN Awards 2015 – Cseh and Hosszu finish atop
World champions highlight the winners’ list of the 2015 LEN Awards. European athletes were dominant at last year’s showcase in Kazan, in most disciplines it was a hard call to choose among the best performers. The winners in swimming came from the same nation: Laszlo Cseh and Katinka Hosszu both represent Hungary. Earlier only the…
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How to Heat a Swimming Pool with an Air Conditioner
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a device that will heat a pool with the heat produced by an air conditioner.
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Ryan Cochrane: Failure is never a reason to give up
Canadian Olympic swimmer Ryan Cochrane kicks off the New Year by giving his students a lesson on perseverance. He highlights how failure is never a reason to give up, how perseverance shows up in many forms, and how important it is to practice resilience. https://youtu.be/ZCwVV3niXxo
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RAF Regiment PGSC – Part 2: The Swim
From the gym to the pool – stage two of the RAF Regiment Pre Gunner Selection Course sees candidates tackle the swim. Do you have what it takes in the pool? https://youtu.be/zLmla2nuPyM
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German athletes now risk jail time for doping
German athletes who test positive for banned performance-enhancing drugs could now face prison after the country’s controversial new anti-doping law officially came into force. The legislation, passed by Germany’s Lower House, the Bundestag, and the second chamber, the Bundesrat, in November, passed into the statute books after it was signed into law by President Joachim…
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