Month: January 2020
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UK man arrested after swimming across Detroit River to enter US from Canada
A resident of the United Kingdom, who was previously removed from the United States in 2010, was arrested for swimming across the Detroit River in an attempt to enter the United States from Canada, according to a complaint filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Christopher Andrew Sagajllo, 56,…
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Swim Lessons: Parent-Toddler Tips
At the facility where I work, “Parent Tot†refers to a class where we work with kids in the 6 month to 2 1/2 year old range and their parents, in a sense to help teach the parents how to prepare their kids for swim lessons at age 3. In this video, I’ll go over…
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Five national swimming competitions expected to bring $20M economic boost to Greensboro
GAC will host a total of five national swimming championships between 2020 and 2023.
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98-year-old swimmer “Mighty Mo” refuses to slow down
At the ripe old age of 98, Maurine Kornfeld is at the peak of her career. Around the pool, the woman known as “Mighty Mo” is a legend to everyone but herself. “I don’t want to say we worship her. But we kind of are her biggest fans,” said coach Chad Durieux. Among senior master…
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Swimmer Lewis Pugh To Take Frigid Antarctica Plunge For Climate Awareness | NBC News NOW
Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh is training for the hardest swim of his life, a kilometer across a lake on the Antarctic ice sheet. in order to raise awareness for climate change.
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Polar Bear swim New Years day 2020 on Salt Spring Island
Annual New Years day Polar Bear swim on Salt Spring Island
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Five Weird Swimming Facts
Swimming has a history filled with tons of interesting, and maybe even weird, facts! Here are the five weirdest, jaw-dropping swimming facts. The swimming world seems magical when we look at these amazing yet weird facts. https://youtu.be/dxoL0Jk63kI
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How Swimming Can Boost Your Body Confidence
Being comfortable in your skin is often easier said than done. Too often, and with the current standards for the ‘perfect body’, many people get caught up in the habit of criticizing their bodies and feeling ashamed of who they are. Nevertheless, body confidence isn’t just about appreciating the shape and size of your body;…