Author: rokur
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Costa Brava team takes on the Windermere 2014 Big Chill Swim
A Mediterranean guy tries his first 5°C (41°F) swim. What can possibly go wrong? :-)
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Jimi Hendrix dreamed of swimming from bed to breakfast
See Rolling Stone A week before Jimi Hendrix unexpectedly passed away in 1970, he sat down with British journalist Keith Altham for what would be his last known interview. PBS’ animated web series Blank on Blank has gotten hold of the audio tapes and animated six minutes of their conversation, where Hendrix lightheartedly explains his views on politics, radicals, raging…
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Behold woman and dog almost swept out by wave in Ireland
See breakingnews.ie Shot by Liam Sinnott of Swellseekers.ie “just outside Moe’s cafe and T-Bay Surf Club†in Tramore, the shocking footage shows just how dangerous walking near coastlines can be as storms continue to batter the country. “The sea had gone quiet for over 30 minutes when suddenly a large wave came over the sea wall and…
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Every child deserves to learn to swim
Swimming is a vital skill that can help prevent drowning. But not everyone has the chance to learn to swim, and it’s those most at risk who miss out. The YMCA Swimathon 2014 is a fundraising event being held on 2 March. The event encourages people of all ages and abilities to swim laps and…
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Ryan Lochte is Speedo Fit, Jeah!
“”Stay motivated, set goals, have fun” – Ryan Lochte” http://youtu.be/K-EWUOsgzqY
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7News : Messages of support for Thorpe
“Ian Thorpe’s family has thanked fans for their support as the star swimmer faces his toughest challenge yet. Paul Kadak reports.” http://youtu.be/vkz6sfkkN7s
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Team Bath catches up with swimmer Andrew Willis
“We talk to swimmer and 2012 Olympic finalist Andrew Willis, based here at Team Bath, about how he balances his sport with his studies.”
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BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series – Community Program
“Engaging with more than 20,000 Western Australian’s throughout the state – one fantastic community program”
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Ian Thorpe’s manager hopes swimmer can manage depression with assistance of experts
See ABC News Ian Thorpe’s manager James Erskine confirms the swimmer is in rehabilitation – and says despite the ‘feeling of flatness’ that can come at the end of a professional sports career, there are still things left for Thorpe to contribute to public life. http://youtu.be/m4gvS7xU2-Q