Month: August 2019
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Deaf swimming team Trip to Brazil in limbo
The Kenya national deaf swimming team may not travel to brazil for the 5th deaf world championships due to lack of funds.
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Swimmer Caeleb Dressel on Beating Michael Phelps’ Record — and Behind-the-Scenes at the Olympics
Even though he just broke the world record set by the most decorated Olympic athlete, Michael Phelps, 22-year-old American swimmer Caeleb Dressel says he still has room for improvement. Dressel dominated the 100-meter butterfly at the World Championships in Gwangju, South Korea, on July 26, touching in during a semifinal heat at 49.50 seconds, shattering…
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Teen Swimmer Completes Journey Around Manhattan
A young woman has accomplished an amazing feat in the waters around New York City. Angel More competed in a 28-mile swim around Manhattan Island Saturday; doing it all for charity. As ordinary people spent Saturday morning lazing around Battery Park, across the pier in the Hudson River, the 16-year-old embarked on a grueling journey.…
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Swimming safely in European waters
Everyone enjoys a refreshing summer swim. The European Parliament believes in keeping Europe’s bathing waters clean. This is why the water quality of swimming sites is tested regularly so everyone knows the safest bathing sites in Europe. Enjoy the waves! https://youtu.be/M1LtU-_Z7zE
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In SARM’s way: Why USADA has altered its stance on Shayna Jack substance
The head of American anti-doping agency USADA says the rules have failed to keep pace with science and that not every athlete who tests positive as the result of a contaminated supplement deserves to spend four years out of their sport. Travis Tygart, who was a key figure in the investigations into BALCO and cyclist…
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Alligator Takes a Swim in Parkland Pool
A Parkland FL resident noticed something strange in her pool.
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Teen Attempts To Swim Around Manhattan
CBS2’s Christina Fan has the latest on a young woman swimming around Manhattan island as part of the 20 Bridges marathon.
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Water bacteria cancels Tokyo 2020 paratriathlon test swim
The swimming section of a paratriathlon test event for Tokyo 2020 was canceled Saturday due to high levels of bacteria in the water, the latest in a series of difficulties over water quality and temperature. The International Triathlon Union (ITU) shelved the swimming leg after tests showed levels of e-coli more than double the acceptable…
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FINA Swimming World Cup 2019 | Day 2 Singapore #SWC19
Day 3 of the FINA Swimming World Cup in Singapore saw China’s Zhang Yufei swim to glory in the Women’s 100m Butterfly with the time 57.94! New World Cup Record by Lithuania’s superstar Danas Rapsys in the Men’s 200m Freestyle on day 3 of the FINA Swimming World Cup 2019 in Singapore! Beating his own…