Month: June 2019
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Is getting a swim analysis worth it?
Is getting a swim analysis worth it? Last week I found out some truly horrifying news; my European Championships swim is almost certain to be a non-wetsuit swim…. now, when you have sinky legs this is not a good thing. So I’ve spent my week getting the experts in the field to look at my…
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Champion Kiwi freediver Kathryn Nevatt on the big screen at Mountain Film Festival
Holding her breath has become a career for Queenstown freediver Kathryn Nevatt, who is one of several adventurers featuring on the big screen at this year’s Mountain Film Festival. Nevatt was first introduced to freediving when a scuba buddy invited her to a training session in Queenstown. She admits initially find the sport “odd” but…
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New aquatic center in Pine Bluff now open to swimmers
People in Pine Bluff will have a new way to cool off this summer. The city’s long-awaited aquatic center is officially open.
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Coast Guard gives demonstration on how to escape rip currents
13News Now Chenue Her was at the demonstration the Coast Guard gave swimmers and beachgoers about how to spot rip currents and escape them if you’re caught in them.
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Water Safety Ireland urges people to swim at lifeguarded waterways
Water Safety Ireland is warning that there is an average of five drownings every fortnight in Ireland. As people flock to lakes and beaches during the warm weather, rescue chiefs are reminding people that while it may be hot, water temperatures are still a good deal cooler. Water Safety Ireland’s Roger Sweeney says cold-water shock…
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In video, masked assailants open fire on two men swimming in Jordan River
A group of masked assailants opened fire on two men swimming in the Jordan River on Friday, then torched their car. The police launched an investigation and made one arrest, Channel 12 news reported Saturday. Read The Times of Israel Photo by EduardMarmet
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Ask Lenny: Olympic Swimmer Answers your Questions!
Lenny Krayzelburg is a 4x Olympic gold medalist and he want’s to hear from all of you! Leave a question in the comments and he’ll answer it on the next one.