Author: rokur
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West Ottawa aims for swimming repeat
Every time West Ottawa’s swimmers start another lap in the water, the streak is on their mind.
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Significant Decisions Made at First Meeting of Fina COVID-19 Taskforce
Following the declaration of World Health Organisation that the current COVID-19 outbreak has now reached a worldwide pandemic status, the recently-created FINA Taskforce held its first meeting (by videoconference) to consider the impacts of the current situation with regard to the health of our athletes by assessing the risks of hosting forthcoming FINA competitions. A…
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Daredevil Run | Men in swim wear raising prostate cancer awareness
The annual “Daredevil Run” will get under way for the 10th time Friday afternoon from Zoo Lake in Johannesburg with the men in just swimming costumes gearing up to start the race at 3PM and returning at 6PM. The exciting awareness campaign sees thousands of men from across the country take to the streets –…
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Why These Two Swimmers Chose To Swim In Dangerously Cold Temperatures
Every year, the Memphremagog Winter Swim Festival in Vermont brings swimmers from around the country to participate in a winter swim competition in frigid waters. Local swimmers Laurie and Amy Craigen went up this year with a group from the L Street Bath House in South Boston to join the tradition. They joined Jim Braude…
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Swim Open Stockholm Canceled Due to COVID-19
Dear friends, Given the current situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading throughout the world and the new guidelines given by the swedish government and Public Health Agency, the Swedish Swimming Federation have decided to cancel  this year´s edition of Malmsten Swim Open Stockholm. We are of course very sorry for this decision, this Olympic year…
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Danish Open 2020 Canceled Due to COVID-19
Following the lockdown of basically everything non-essential in Denmark, including swimming pools and swim club activities across the nation, the Danish Swimming Federation has decided to now cancel the 2020 Danish Open, which doubles as the Danish Olympic Trials for Tokyo 2020. ‘We understand that this raises many thoughts and concerns, and must emphasize that…
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NSWIS coaches on their time as diving athletes in Mexico
It’s hard to comprehend how popular the sport of diving is in Mexico. Two of our diving coaches, Head Coach Chava Sobrino and Assistant Coach Joel Rodriguez, competed for Mexico at the Olympics. Hear from the duo as they explain what it’s like to be a diver representing Mexico.
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Lifeguard shortage may force Clearwater to cut back on swim classes
A lifeguard shortage in Clearwater could force the city to cut back on swim classes.