Month: August 2019
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Ashland High School Swimmers on Importance of Swimming in Their Lives
Ashland High School water polo and swim team members talks about the importance of swimming in their lives.
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European Diving Championships, Kyiv (UKR) – Day 4: High dramas, Jansen wins by 1.25 points in 3m
Two extraordinary competitions thrilled the crowd on the fourth day at the European Diving Championships in Kyiv. In the women’s 3m final 3.70 points separated the three medallists while the margin was 4.74 in the men’s 10m synchro. Russia’s Kristina Ilinykh missed the 3m title and the Olympic qualification by 1.25 points, while Inge Jansen,…
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Woman Sent to Hospital After Posing with Venomous Octopus on Face
A Washington state woman landed in the emergency room after she posed with a venomous octopus on her face to win a photo competition, according to a report. Jamie Bisceglia said she thought the risky photo op might win her a prize at a fishing derby Friday in Tacoma Narrows, news station KIRO reported. “It was…
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The Channel – Swimming The English Channel // Short Film
It’s 2.30 in the morning when I arrive at Dover Harbour. The orange lights of the docks guide me down onto the harbour walkway. The Viking Princess stands out boldly against the rest of the boats with its floodlights bathing it in white light. It is a 9.8 meter steel commercial fishing vessel with a…
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Nickel Plate Beach reopens after drownings
After nearly two weeks, Nickel Plate Beach in Huron is back open to swimmers.The city made changes in light of two recent drownings. There are now larger signs warning visitors that they swim at their own risk.
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Team Vic School Sport Australia Swimming Highlights Video
School Sport Australia Swimming Championships were held last week. Here is a short highlights package of the Team Vic team.
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Sudden outrage over Goldfish Swim, a decades-long tradition in Springdale
More than 1,000 fish are dumped into a pool for children to catch in Springdale’s “Goldfish Swim,” an event that’s been happening for years. But now, the tradition is causing quite an uproar. Springdale city leaders said the Goldfish Swim is happening as planned Sunday afternoon. It’s the 46th year for the event, but animal…
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Man Makes Very Dubious Decision To Swim Underneath An Alligator
“If I’m under him, maybe he can’t see me.” Via Digg