Author: rokur

Water quality delays, moves London, Copenhagen open water events

Aug 31, 2013

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rokur

in Health, Open Water, Organization, Safety

Two major open water events in European capitals today had to be either moved or delayed because of water quality. In Britain, the Great London Swim was moved from the Royal Victoria Dock to its contingency venue, Millwall Dock, as unexpected activity related to construction work in the immediate area has resulted in the reduction…
CC photo #607: Jeanette Ottesen in the BCN2013 pool

Aug 30, 2013

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rokur

in CC BY-NC-ND 2.0, Competition

Denmark’s Jeanette Ottesen in the Palau Sant Jordi competition pool, during training a few days before the swim events started at the 15th FINA World Championships in Barcelona, Spain. She won gold in the women’s 50 butterfly, see the result list here.
Speedo Advisors | Work on all four strokes by Bath ITC coach Dave McNulty

Aug 30, 2013

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rokur

in Competition, Technique, Training

“Working on all four strokes. Swimming advice and tips from our expert advisor David McNulty Bath ITC Coach.”
Speedo Advisors | How to prepare for a swim event with sport psychologist Julie Johnston

Aug 30, 2013

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rokur

in Competition, Psychology

“How to mentally prepare for a swim event. Swimming advice and tips from our expert advisor Julie Johnston mental skills coach”
British Swimming appoints Tim Jones as Head of Performance Pathway

Aug 30, 2013

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rokur

in Organization

See British Swimming British Swimming has appointed Tim Jones, former Head of Performance Sport at British Gymnastics as the Head of Performance Pathway for Swimming. Jones, a former international swimmer, is vastly experienced in swimming, having worked within the sport for over ten years before working as Director of the High Performance at Loughborough for…
America’s Cup legend John Bertrand named new Swimming Australia boss

Aug 30, 2013

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rokur

in Organization

See for instance ABC, The Telegraph, The AustralianÂ and Swimming Australia America’s Cup sailing legend John Bertrand has been named the new president of Swimming Australia (SA), replacing Barclay Nettlefold who stood down in June over accusation of innapropriate behavior. Bertrand became a national sporting hero when he skippered Australia II to victory in the America’s…
CC photo #606: High dive at BCN2013

Aug 29, 2013

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rokur

in CC BY-NC-ND 2.0, Competition, Wow

Wild.
NZ Ocean Swim Interview – Lauren Boyle

Aug 29, 2013

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rokur

in Competition

“Scott Rice was able to spend some time with Lauren Boyle, to explore what makes her tick, and get to know her as a swimmer…For more info visitÂ http://www.oceanswim.co.nz/?p=4591”
Will Any Woman Measure Up to Michael Phelps Mom?

Aug 28, 2013

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rokur

in Gossip

Diana Madison and Crystal Marie Denha dish on the off the field topic of the day: Michael Phelps mother, Debbie. Will any woman be able to measure up to Michael s ever present mother? http://youtu.be/jqqnCRzZt9c