Year: 2018
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A Cam with a Tokyo 2020 plan
Cameron van der Burgh has been a consistent performer on the international stage since his teens, proving to be the epitome of longevity by remaining among the world’s greatest breaststroke swimmers even as he approaches his 30s. The South African swimming great proved that once again when he won his third straight 50m breaststroke title…
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Pool Cleaning 101: Automatic Cleaners vs. Manual Vacuums
Pool ownership brings a lot of joy. It also brings a lot of responsibility. Sooner or later you’re going to have to clean your pool to get that grime out. You have a choice between using a manual vacuum and an automatic cleaner. These are two different ways of cleaning your pool. We’re going to…
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‘World-first’ call for exercise to be prescribed to all Australian cancer patients
The Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) has prepared the Exercise in Cancer Care paper, which states doctors should prescribe particular exercise regimes and refer patients to exercise specialists with experience in cancer care. The statement has been endorsed by more than 25 health organisations, including the Cancer Council and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre,…
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New Favourite Pool | Sydney, Australia
After having competed at the 2018 Commonwealth games in the Gold Coast, I head to Sydney for a couple days off. I meet up with some friends, check out manly beach and visit the famous Bondi Icebergs swimming pool. Had an awesome time in Sydney, so much love for Australia, can’t wait to come back…
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The Future of Swimming in Australia feat. Andrew Lauterstein
The director of the Aqueous Swim Academy Ben Gleeson collaborates with Andrew Lauterstein, Australian triple Olympic Medallist, two time FINA World Championship medallist and also owner of the New Wave Swim School, a leading Australian swim school in the education of aquatics. https://youtu.be/Lg0HLmdP5fs
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YMCA in Boardman stresses importance of early swim education
One of the most important things you can do to keep your kids safe around the water is to teach them to swim at an early age.
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Deaf swimmer overcomes odds to score college scholarship
Deaf swimmer overcomes odds to score college scholarship
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Syrian Swimmer Splashes into Stardom
Yusra Mardini nearly drowned trying to escape the war in Syria. A year later, she was competing in the Olympics. Here’s her story. https://youtu.be/gL9MIojZwj8
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Splash into fitness
If you’re looking to get into a sport that boasts a variety of positives – from losing weight to improving fitness – you’ll struggle to find one more fitting than swimming. Here we explain why you should take up swimming as your new hobby this Summer. Low impact Swimming is arguably the only sport you…