Month: January 2019
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I’m Back | Michael Andrew Vlogs
It is so good to be back! Join me as I go race in Knoxville for the first meet of the year.
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New National Coach for Danish Swimmers
The Danish Swimming Federation has concluded an agreement with Stefan Hansen who will return to Danish swimming sport as new national coach. It is with great pleasure that the Danish Swimming Federation can announce that the vacant position as national coach has already been filled. Stefan Hansen, who is a familiar face in Danish swimming,…
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‘Serbian Knights’ plunge into icy river for Epiphany swim
Men from a Serbian knights organisation dive into Belgrade’s chilly Sava river to retrieve a wooden cross in a religious rite held on the eve of Epiphany, a Christian holiday marking the baptism of Jesus. The icy epiphany swim is a tradition held in many Orthodox Christian countries.
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The Real Reason Fingers Wrinkle in Water
The full explanation of how and why our fingers wrinkle in wet environments is still the subject of some debate. What we know is that the physiological mechanisms causing this phenomenon are the result of our veins constricting (vasoconstriction) in your hands and feet. One might notice this occurs even in warm water, when we…
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This Zoo Created The First ‘Reptile Swim-Gym’ To Keep Its Snakes From Getting Fat
Turns out humans aren’t the only ones who like to stay in shape, just ask the snakes at this zoo in Australia.
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Makini School Sports Academy dominates swimming competition in Nairobi
Makini schools sports academy dominated the first day of the Kenya swimming federation junior championships held at the gems Cambridge international school in Nairobi. The swimming team posted the most entries in the contest that is viewed as a bridge to higher level competitions set to take place in the course of the year. The…
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Developing Swimming Strength with Yoga
For a swimmer developing strength is important to increase the ability to generate force, support technical development and reduce the risk of injury.
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Riding with recruits: Ellie Marquardt
South Mecklenburg swimmer Ellie Marquardt, an all-conference swim star is unbeaten in dual meets in her four-year high school career. Marquardt has committed to Princeton. Recorded on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.