Month: July 2020
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‘A privilege’: Swimming with endangered whale sharks in Qatar
Qatar’s waters are host to some of the world’s largest gatherings of whale sharks, the biggest fish on the planet. The gentle sea giants spotted in large numbers off the Qatari coast gather to feed on the abundance of fish eggs in the waters. Al Jazeera’s Stefanie Dekker got exclusive access to head out to…
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A fight over nude swimming marks return of pre-coronavirus banalities in Europe
There is perhaps no better sign that people are eager to move on from the coronavirus than the fact that this German lake district town is embroiled in a heated debate about nude swimming, and it has drawn national attention. The local council’s ban on naked swimming — and other activities such as naked yoga…
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A Great Workout For Swimmers In The Gym After Covid-19 | Swimmer Strength
To anyone waiting to get back into the gym, or already has started – this is a great general preparation strength workout to focus on full-body stability.
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RETURNING TO TRAINING | How To Get Back Into Swimming Shape Safely [PODCAST]
In this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we are talking about a topic we’ve wanted to cover for such a long time, returning to training safely. Many swimmers have now spent the longest period out of pool since they first starting swimming, so it is imperative to adjust focus when getting back in the…
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Back to Water | Scottish Swimming
Scottish Swimming is the national governing body for swimming in Scotland, representing clubs, swim schools, aquatic disciplines, athletes, coaches and thousands of talented and committed volunteers across the entire swimmer pathway from development and participation through to performance. Our vision is to ensure that every single person in Scotland has access to quality swimming programmes,…
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North Arundel Aquatic Center Closed For 14 Days After Swimmer Tests Positive For COVID-19
The North Arundel Aquatic Center in Glen Burnie is closing for 14 days after a patron tested positive for COVID-19, the Anne Arundel County Department of Health said Wednesday.
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Swimming with the water lilies in the Goburra Pool in the Heathcote National Park, Sydney
Swimming in the Goburra Pool along the Pipeline Trail in the Heathcote National Park south of Sydney, Australia. Includes a panorama of the pool and swimming up to the water lilies on the opposite side of the pool, as well as a little peek at Yabba Pool upstream.
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The Real Health Podcast: Breathe for life with freediving champion Claire Walsh
Competitive freediving champion Claire Walsh joins me on this week’s Real Health to talk about breathing techniques and how they can improve your wellness and even enhance performance. Claire can hold her breath under water for 5m59 seconds, diving to a depth of 60m – the equivalent of the height of Dublin’s Liberty Hall –…
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Senegal and the IOC Agree to Postpone the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2022 to 2026
Senegal and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have mutually agreed to postpone the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Dakar 2022 to 2026. President Macky Sall’s proposal was welcomed by IOC President Thomas Bach, following in-depth discussions on the subject. This postponement meets the requirement of responsibility and the concern for efficiency imposed by current circumstances. The…