Year: 2018
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The child sporting prodigy dilemma
Cate Campbell was known as “the swimmer” at school. She was the kid who was good at sports. “In a way you become addicted to the praise and recognition,” the Australian champion says. Despite the diligence of her parents in trying to preserve her sense of self, her identity became inextricably fused to her performance…
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Why Hosting The Olympics Isn’t Worth It Anymore
It’s no secret that it’s a pricey pain to host the Olympic Games, running billions of dollars above the estimated budget. As the International Olympic Committee receives fewer bids with each problematic games, the future of the tradition is looking unsure. We spoke with Smith College Professor of Economics Andrew Zimbalist on the matter. He should know,…
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Swimming the Rottnest Channel Swim
Stephanie Rainey from The Aqua Life Swim Academy talks about her plans to swim the Rottnest Channel.
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This vibrating massager could be the answer to your muscle aches
The G2PRO by TheraGun could be the answer to your muscle aches. This vibrating massager claims to soothe your pains through its powerful vibration. Don’t be intimidated by its aggressive appearance. See Mashable https://youtu.be/M5VuZSHp3QU
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The Diamond drill in OPEN WATER – learn to swim faster as a team
Learn to draft in open water Learn to swim faster as a team Learn to slide and change your swimming pace in open water Learn to protect your lower back in open water http://www.swim-west.com/diamond-dril…
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The most decorated artistic swimmer: Ona Carbonell – Best of FINA 2017
Ona Carbonell os the most decorated artistic swimmer in activity. At the FINA World Championships in Budapest, she took her 20th medal. Find out more about this incredible swimmer who wil also compete at the upcoming World Series of Artistic Swimming.
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Florence Chadwick Documentary
A documentary created for Guilford College’s SPST 220 Spring 2016 HP course. The purpose of this video is educational, no copyright infringement intended.
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Bach criticises CAS and calls for urgent reforms after decision to clear Russian athletes
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach claimed here today that there is an “urgent need” to reform the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) following its “disappointing and surprising” decision last week to overturn its sanctions against 28 Russian athletes. All but 11 of those sanctioned by the IOC for involvement in a “systemic…