Month: February 2018
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Mysteries at the Museum – Gertrude Ederle
Host Don Widman and Mysteries at the Museum visits the International Swimming Hall of Fame in Fort Lauderdale to discover a swim suit that changed attitudes toward women athletes.
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Why People Are Swimming in Freezing Water
Forget dipping your toe in the deep end. In countries around the world, intrepid swimmers of all ages plunge into ice-cold waters for a thrill that can feel as sharp as daggers–and bragging rights that last all winter. Welcome to the fun and frigid world of cold-water swimming. The hobby is nothing new. It’s been…
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Kelsi German: “I swim every stroke for my sister”
Although she’s been swimming since she was in middle school, Kelsi says this year has taken on a new meaning since her sister’s death. “This year has been a year about Libby. I’ve been doing everything I can to make Libby proud… Living the life she deserved to live.†The two shared an unbreakable bond.…
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Florida School Shooting Victim Nicholas Dworet Was Aspiring Olympic Swimmer
Nicholas Dworet was a high school senior, a “charismatic young man†and an aspiring Olympic swimmer who would have turned 18 next month. He was one of 17 people killed in a mass shooting on Wednesday at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. “He was, you know, just a very charismatic young man.…
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A Borders swimmer heads to Australia with help from local charity
Beth Johnson from Galashiels was presented with a cheque from the Rowan Boland Memorial trust to help get the athlete down under.
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#SwimBiz: How a Swim Team Sold Naming Rights to Their Club and Facility
Patrick Kennedy of Texas Ford Aquatics discusses a case study in which a swim team sold naming rights to their club and facility.