Author: rokur
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Rowdy Gaines ‘Swim in Safety’ Program | FOX59 News
Three-time Olympic gold medalist, and member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame, Rowdy Gaines, now on mission to teach Hoosiers water safety through the legacy project happening around the Olympic Swim Trials happening in the Circle City this June. Rowdy joins Angela to talk details on this program, as well as some special moments…
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Olympic Chances Improved and World Records Set on 1st Day at Canadian Swim Trials | CBC Sports
Devin Heroux of CBC Sports recaps a busy first day at the 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Trials in Toronto.
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64% of Black Kids Can’t Swim. Meet the Woman Changing That | Stay Tuned
Drowning is the #1 cause of death for kids ages 1-4 and 64% of Black kids can’t swim. Paulana Lamonier is a New York City native who tweeted a few years ago that she wanted to teach 30 Black kids to swim. It went viral, she quit her job, launched ‘Black People Will Swim’ and…
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California Teacher to Take on 28-Mile Swim Around New York | KRCR News Channel 7
A Northern California teacher is preparing to embark on an open-water swim on the East Coast. Lura Wilhelm teaches art to students at University Preparatory School in Redding, Calif. She’s been a swimmer since she was seven years old and swam at San Jose State University. In recent years, she began ultramarathon swimming. Wilhelm has…
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Canadian Swimmers Chasing Dreams of Paris at Olympic Trials | CBC News: The National
Summer MacIntosh gives a dominating performance at Olympic trials to qualify for this summer in Paris. The 17-year-old star is the marquee name at the week-long trials, with more than 800 athletes chasing roughly 50 spots on Canada’s Olympic swim team.
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The Science of Swimming Fast With Dr. Jan Olbrecht | Inside With Brett Hawke
Renowned coach and physiologist Dr. Jan Olbrecht discusses modern approaches to sprint training in swimming. Dr. Olbrecht shares insights from his extensive research and experience working with elite athletes. He explores topics like individualizing training programs, aerobic capacity development, recovery strategies, and periodization models. Dr. Olbrecht also examines how biomechanics and technique continue to evolve.…
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Hundreds spend Mother’s Day at Chicago beaches despite still being closed for swimming | FOX 32 Chicago
One of the best places to spend time relaxing, especially on Mother’s Day, is the Chicago lakefront.
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Record-Holder Coaches Mandan Marlins Swimmers | KFYR-TV
When Lynzey Erickson was 6 years old, she swam for the Mandan Marlins. Years later, her daughter is also a swimmer.
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Two Olympic Trial Swimmers Hold Swim Clinic | WAVY TV 10
Two Virginia Beach natives have qualified for the Olympic swimming trials.