Month: February 2017
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Italian show in Viedma (ARG)
Swimmers from Italy controlled operations in the first leg of the 2017 circuit of the FINA/HOSA 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup, held in Patagones-Viedma (ARG), by taking gold and silver in both the men’s and women’s race. On February 4, Federico Vanelli was the best among men, winning in 1h57m02s42, while Arianna Bridi was the…
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When Michael Phelps Was Just a Teenager | Before They Were Superstars
A trip back to Baltimore to see a young Michael Phelps reveal his brutal training regime shows why the swimming legend won 23 Olympic gold medals and became the greatest swimmer of all time.
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Boy fights for life after nearly drowning at school swimming lesson
A young boy has been flown by helicopter to the Royal Children’s Hospital after being pulled from a pool during school swimming lessons. The child, believed to be six years old, is in a serious but stable condition after he was dragged from the water in Victoria’s east. Paramedics were called to the Swifts Creek…
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Euro Swim 2017 promotion video
Denmark will be the host of this year LEN European Short Course Championships 2017 in the newly opened Royal Arena, Copenhagen. It will be the first sports event in Royal Arena and will take place from 13th until 17th December 2017.
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Swimming In The Snow In Wöhrsee
Video showcases many stars from the 2017 Ice Swimming Aqua Sphere World Championships in Wöhrsee, see The Daily News of Open Water Swimming
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Drury swimmer dies after collapsing during practice
Wen Xu, a senior on the Drury University swimming team, died Thursday after collapsing at practice. According to a statement released by the university, Wen experienced a medical emergency in practice Thursday afternoon, and paramedics were called to Breech Pool. Wen was taken to Mercy Hospital and pronounced dead shortly thereafter. Read News-Leader https://youtu.be/4z_Qnmc_IJI
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Ten Meter Tower / Short Film
A ten meter diving tower. People who have never been up there before have to choose whether to jump or climb down. The situation itself highlights a dilemma: to weigh the instinctive fear of taking the step out against the humiliation of having to climb down. See Maximilien Van Aertryck and The New York Times
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Great White Shark Photobombs 10-Year-Old Boy While Surfing
A great white shark was apparently ready for its close up when it photo bombed a 10-year-old Australian boy catching some waves. Chris Hasson says after showing the photo to experts, they determined it was a juvenile great white shark about 8 feet long. His son, Eden says he’s glad he didn’t notice it while…