Author: rokur

Production engineer and certified swim coach. Full-time IT consultant, spare-time swimming aficionado. 2 sons, 2 daughters and a wife. President of the Faroe Islands Aquatics Federation. Likes to run :-)

Ahmed Hafnaoui, a talented swimmer from Tunisia, achieved a remarkable victory in the Men’s 400m freestyle swimming final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Competing against strong opponents, Hafnaoui defied expectations and claimed the gold medal in this highly competitive event. Hafnaoui’s victory was considered a shock by many, as he entered the final as the slowest qualifier. Despite starting from the outside lane, the 18-year-old swimmer displayed incredible determination and unleashed a stunning burst of speed in the closing stages of the race. His unexpected triumph showcased his exceptional talent and potential in the world of swimming. The significance of…

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As the kids wrap up the school year and we enter the hot Summer months, more people will be spending time by the pool! A simple swim lesson can be lifesaving, and Desert Recreation District is helping families get access to free swim lessons. “In the desert a lot of us have pools. We may not think about it, because it’s out of sight, out of mind,” says Scott Sear with the Desert Recreation District. That false sense of security can lead to a drowning, if a child is left unsupervised. According to the CDC, drowning is the leading cause…

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This week Olympic gold medalist Rebecca Adlington joins David Newns on The Summit to share how she has transformed herself from an athlete to a business owner. Rebecca teamed up with fellow Olympic swimmers Steve Parry and Adrian Turner and founded Swim! Together they teach children how to swim using state-of-the-art family-friendly swimming centers. Rebecca shares her journey including her passion for sport, how she plans to revolutionize how swimming is approached in the UK, and the inspiration she takes from teaching children to swim. https://youtu.be/soKunrTkJc8

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