Year: 2016
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Pepe Arcos Releases Freediving Film, “Pressureâ€
Filmmaker Pepe Arcos has made his latest film, “Pressure,†available for general viewing on Vimeo. The 20-minute film, which premiered at ADEX last month, follows Miguel Lozano’s attempt to set a new freediving world record, and explores the mental and physical challenges faced by the world’s top freedivers. Read DPG
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LEN Opening Press Conference Highlights – London 2016, Synchro, Diving
Fantastic championships are ahead “We are very happy to return to London and really grateful for British Swimming to host this great event here, in the London Aquatic Centre†LEN President Paolo Barelli said while speaking at the European Aquatics Championships’ opening press conference.
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Copenhagen (DEN) to host Leg 5 of the 2016 LEN European Open Water Swimming Cup
For the second year in a row, the Danish Swimming Federation is holding a European Open Water Swimming Cup. Just as last year, the event takes place in conjunction with Copenhagen Swim, which this year will be held on Saturday 27 August. The European Cup in Copenhagen is the fifth leg in a series of…
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Swimmer Hacks
Dry skin, or pool hair? Find out from Canada’s most elite swimmers how they deal with these common #AthleteProblems. Featured Athletes: Ryan Cochrane Javier Acevedo Tess Routliffe Katarina Roxon Brittany MacLean Dominique Bouchard
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Elizabeth Beisel Favorite Lip Sync Song
TrueSport Ambassador and Olympic Swimmer, Elizabeth Beisel, reveals her favorite lip sync song. https://youtu.be/XCvTiS812LQ
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Dying to Dive. Underwater Search for Serenity with World’s Top Freedivers
They can hold their breath for several minutes and slow their heartrate to almost nothing. Free divers plunge to incredible depths with no scuba gear. They push themselves to the limit to break new records but despite the serious risks involved, they can’t resist the call of the deep. https://youtu.be/P_jlfwfH0kM
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FINA announces Time Standards and Qualifying Procedure for the Budapest 2017 World Championships
As done for previous FINA World Championships, a qualifying procedure with “A†and “B†standard times will be implemented for Budapest 2017. 1. FINA “A†& “B†SWIMMING QUALIFYING TIME STANDARDS Men’s Standard Women’s Standard A – 2 Entries B – 1 Entry A – 2 Entries B – 1 Entry 00.22,47 00.23,26 50 m…
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