Month: August 2021
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Nathan Young | The Cost of Deaf Swimming in the UK | Propulsion Swimming
On this week’s episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we speak to GB deaf swimmer, Nathan Young about the lack of funding the UK government gives to help him on his journey to become a Deaflympic Champion. After the huge success of British Swimming at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the UK government has now…
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LEN Announces Partnership With Fluidra
LEN proudly announces its new partnership with the global leader in the pool and wellness equipment, Fluidra. The partnership deal is for four years, from 2021 through 2025 and LEN recognizes Fluidra as its “Official Partner†for temporary swimming pools and equipment. “We are happy to welcome Fluidra among our partners, it’s an honor for…
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Child Dies From Brain-Eating Amoeba After Swimming in Central NC Pond | CBS 17
A child who died last week had developed an illness caused by a rare brain-eating amoeba they contracted while swimming in a pond in central North Carolina, the state health department said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the child’s illness was caused by Naegleria fowleri, an amoeba found in freshwater. It can…
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Five Things Caeleb Dressel Is Doing Differently in the 50m Freestyle | The Race Club
On today’s show, Coach Gary Hall Sr takes a closer look at Caeleb Dressel’s winning 50m freestyle from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. There are five things Caeleb is doing that are noticeable different from the rest of the field. Tune in to find out what they are!
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Two Things That Make a Gold Medalist Different Than Everybody Else | Inside With Brett Hawke
What are the commonalities amongst Olympic gold medal winners? Rohan Taylor gives you the two things that each of them possesses…
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Katie Ledecky on Her Tokyo Wins, Mental Health and Gender Equality in Sports | PBS NewsHour
A seven-time Olympic gold medalist and record-breaking swimmer, 24-year-old Katie Ledecky is one of the most decorated Olympic athletes from the Tokyo games. She won the first-ever women’s 1500-meter freestyle, won gold in the 800-meter, and two more silver medals in this year’s games, bringing her career total to 10. Ledecky joins Judy Woodruff to…
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How Swimming Australia Chooses Relays | Inside With Brett Hawke
Who decides which swimmers get to swim on the relays? What is the process behind choosing the relays? Rohan Taylor, the Head Coach of Swimming Australia, discusses in-depth their relay strategy and process.
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