Year: 2018
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Missy Franklin starting new year, new chapter in Georgia
Missy Franklin has gone to the dogs, as in the Georgia Bulldogs. The five-time Olympic gold medalist has relocated to Athens, Georgia, where she is pursuing a psychology degree and mounting a comeback in the pool. Starting the new year with a cross-country move from Northern California, where she was attending the University of California…
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Bullying left in wake as top swimmer prepares for Commonwealth Games
One of Wellington’s top swimmers left bullying and injury in her wake to make the cut for this year’s Commonwealth Games. Bronagh Ryan, 24, is the only female swimmer from Wellington asked to represent New Zealand at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in April. The highs and lows of 2017 came thick…
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Calgary Pool Cancels All-Ages Nudist Swim After Receiving Threat
Event organizers called the move a “terrible precedent.” An escalating debate over a nudist swim at a public swimming pool has prompted the City of Calgary to cancel the event over concerns about security. “We’ve had a review completed by Calgary Police Service and corporate security that has led to these arising concerns,” James McLaughlin,…
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Adam Stern 104 metre dive in Dominica
My 104 metre constant weight dive at the Blue Element Freediving Competition. The dive itself felt great and easy and we were diving in such stunning conditions. The dive site itself is a volcanic crater and we had very deep water very close to the shore.
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Out WORK the competition | Cody Miller Vlog_11
Christmas Break in Montana. Basement work out, outworking the competition. Chuck-E-Cheese & the Greatest Showman!
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FPU swimmer sustains minor burns from chlorine spill, 15 total affected
Fresno Pacific University officials say a chlorine spill affected 15 swimmers during practice. Fresno Fire’s Hazmat team determined a chlorinator malfunction caused the accident. The pool is shut down until further notice. Fresno Pacific’s Athletic Director says this is the first known incident of a chlorine spill in the pool. Crews are working to make…
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Teens save a rival swimmer’s life at high school swim meet
It’s well known when Corunna and Owosso high school sports team meet, it’s going to be interesting because of their intense rivalry. But that all changed when a rivalry became a team effort to save a life. On Thursday, Corunna swimmers Xavier Staubs and Grant Warner had just wrapped up their first event, when they…
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City of Calgary reviews controversial booking after naked swimming event makes waves online
A private, after-hours event booked at the Southland Leisure Centre is drawing concerns from non-participants regarding the safety of minors prompting officials with the City of Calgary Community Services to discuss security with organizers. See CTV News
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What You Don’t Know About Ian Thorpe | Legends Live On
A five-time Olympic Champion, Australian legend Ian Thorpe is one of the greatest swimmers ever and one the biggest stars of the Sydney Olympics, but after leaving the sport he had to overcome depression before inspiring others.