Year: 2020
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Olympic Torch Relay Suspended in Greece Due to COVID-19
“The Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC) regrets very much that it has to announce the cancellation of the up-coming legs of the Greek leg of the Olympic Torch Relay. This is even more regrettable after the huge success of the relay during its first two days with big crowds gathering along the route and at the…
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Giro d’Italia postponed as Hungary declares state of emergency over coronavirus pandemic
The European Aquatics Championships must be hanging in a very thin thread also, set to start in Budapest on 11 May 2020, with Giro d’Italia now postponing its Hungary stages on 9-11 May. Italy’s biggest cycling event, the Giro d’Italia, has been postponed after Hungary, the nation where this year’s tour was due to begin,…
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How I Swam Crazy Fast in Iowa | Michael Andrew Vlogs
Super speedy swims while racing in Des Moines, Iowa for the Pro Swim Series. I walk you through my pre race routines and speak about CORONAVIRUS!
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Opening of Tokyo Aquatic Centre postponed due to coronavirus
The grand opening ceremony of the Tokyo Aquatics Centre has been postponed, with a rescheduled event set to take place without members of the public. The opening ceremony had been scheduled to take place on March 22. The event was postponed as part of measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the Tokyo Metropolitan…
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Meet The Superhuman Wim Hof: The Iceman
Wim Hof first caught the attention of scientists when he proved he was able to use meditation to stay submerged in ice for 1 hour and 53 minutes without his core body temperature changing. Since then, he’s climbed Mount Everest in his shorts, resisted altitude sickness, completed a marathon in the Namib Desert with no…
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IOC will follow WHO advice on Olympics cancellation: Bach
The International Olympic Committee will follow the World Health Organisation’s recommendation on whether to cancel or postpone this year’s Tokyo Olympics over the coronavirus pandemic, IOC chief Thomas Bach said Thursday. In an interview with German television ARD, Bach said his organisation has been in regular contact with WHO experts since mid-February over the issue.…
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Shayna Jack to appeal four-year ban at Court of Arbitration for Sport, after decision by ASADA panel
Australian swimmer Shayna Jack is heading to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to appeal a four-year ban recommended by the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority’s rule violation panel. The 20-year old tested positive to the banned substance Ligandrol before last year’s World Swimming Championships in South Korea. ASADA has not named the swimmer on its…
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Team Elite // San Diego // Olympic training
Team Elite is a swim club directed by David Marsh in San Diego, CA. Most of his pro group are olympic qualifier swimmers and they’re from all around the world. This is what a practice looks like.
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What Swimmers Need to Know About the Coronavirus
Do swimmers need to worry about the coronavirus? We explain what the coronavirus is, if it can be transmitted in the pool, and what swimmers can do to stay safe and healthy.