Month: February 2019
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Sven Elfferich Sets Ice Kilometer World Record In Austria
17-year-old Sven Elfferich from the Netherlands set a new world record in the Ice Kilometer in 3.6°C water in Altenwörth, Austria in 11 minutes 55.40 seconds. His incredible swim broke the existing world record of 4-time Bulgarian Olympian Petar Stoychev of 12 minutes 15.87 seconds. Read The Daily News of Open Water Swimming
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The Success Secret Leaders Can Borrow From Michael Phelps
“Everyone says you’re so successful in the water because you’re tall and your feet are huge and you’ve got this lung capacity. I’m guessing there’s something else to it.†He replied, “Years ago, my coach said to me, ‘Hey Michael, are you willing to work out on Sundays?’ to which I said, ‘Yeah.’ He goes,…
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USA Swimming and Phillips 66 Extend Partnership In Landmark Agreement
USA Swimming, the national governing body for the sport of swimming in the U.S., and Phillips 66, an energy manufacturing and logistics company, today announced a multi-year partnership renewal. Phillips 66’s renewed commitment to USA Swimming and the USA Swimming Foundation marks the longest running partnership in sports’ national governing body history, with the 50-year…
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Watch | Here’s why Chad le Clos & his bae are #lovegoals
Even though Olympic swimmer Chad le Clos and his model girlfriend Jeanni Mulder have manic schedules that sometimes involve living in different countries, they’re totally smitten so nothing can stand in the way. Chad who is usually protective of his personal life announced on Instagram a few months ago that he’s off the market. And…
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FH United swimmer has Olympic dreams
A dive into the water has become nearly as routine as getting out of bed in the morning for Henry Schutte. (Feb. 19, 2019)
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Freezin’ for a Reason: Take a Polar Plunge to Support Special Olympics
If diving into frigid winter waters has always been a dream, you can now make it a reality through April. From Avon to Fort Collins, participants only have to raise $75 to take a doozy of a dip. Teams are also welcome to sign up, in case you want to do some extreme office team…
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Dutch Women power in Swimming w/ Kromowidjojo & Heemskerk | Best FINA moments 2018
Ranomi Kromowidjojo won Gold in the 50m at the FINA World Swimming Championships back in 2010, at Doha 2014, 2-years later in Windsor and again in Hangzhou, just a couple of months ago. Her Teammate Femke Heemskerk is on the same level and claimed 6 silver and 2 bronze medals in China, after being present…