Month: January 2021
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Swimmers in Massachusetts brave the cold waters for the New Year
People run into the cold sea in South Boston, Massachusetts, to mark the New Year. This year’s official polar plunge was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic but groups of swimmers gathered at M Street beach to brave the 4°C water.
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Warning for South Australian swimmers as shark sightings increase
There is a warning for swimmers and surfers amid an alarming spike in shark sightings along our coastline.
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Australian pro surfer Mikey Wright saves woman struggling in Hawaii surf
Australian pro surfer Mikey Wright has been filmed saving a beachgoer who was struggling in the surf on Oahu’s north shore. Wright, who was in Hawaii for the Pipeline Masters event, posted footage of the rescue on Instagram with the caption: “hold my beerâ€. Although other beachgoers could be seen trying to help and reach the…
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Ultimate Swimmer Podcast: Dave Salo
Dave Salo is a coaching LEGEND and we are honored to be able to have him on our show this week! Dave was the head coach at the University of Southern California from 2006 to early 2020 when he stepped down from his post to turn his attention to his Olympic athletes who were (and…
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Champion Paralympic Swimmer Facing Your Limitations
Here Jamal discusses the first time he was faced with the dream-crushing reality that the Olympics are no longer an option for him. Check out the full episode here: https://youtu.be/TS31DrZL3Mw ABOUT JAMAL: Jamal Hill is an American Paralympic Swimmer & self-proclaimed Aqua-preneur. He was diagnosed with Charcot- Marie- Tooth 1X, and has used his condition…
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Russians Brave an Icy Dip in Siberia’s Lake Baikal Ahead of New Year
On the banks of Lake Baikal in Siberia, where temperatures plummet to as low as -35 degrees celsius (-31 fahrenheit), around a dozen Russians emerge invigorated after an icy dip. To ring in 2021, the swimmers, known in Russia as “walruses”, run several kilometres through a snowy forest in swimsuits and festive costumes before plunging…
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China’s World Record Holder Swimmers Compete on New Year’s Day
The first Chinese national swimming competition ever held on New Year’s Day is taking place in Shijiazhuang, capital of north China’s Hebei Province. Olympic Games gold medalist and world champion Ye Shiwen, men’s 100m breaststroke Asian record holder Yan Zibei and a number of other renowned swimmers are expected to join in the competition. In…
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Winter Sea Swim UK – Christmas Day at Bournemouth Beach! ❄️❄️❄️❄️
An unexpected Christmas Day in Bournemouth means one thing! A cold morning winter sea swim at Bournemouth Beach, England to start the day. BBRR. And a few other Christmas vlog features!