Author: rokur
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Slurs Against Federica Pellegrini Daubed at Jesolo Beachfront
A series of vulgar slurs against recently retired Italian swim queen were daubed on signs marking the beginning and end of a stretch of beachfront in the northern resort of Jesolo which has been dedicated to the star who was born in nearby Mirano. The offensive language at Jesolo’s ‘Beachfront of the Stars were removed…
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Shark Attack Tragedy | 10 News First
A shark has tragically attacked and killed a swimmer in Little Bay near Malabar in Sydney. Witnesses describe the shark as four meters long with authorities searching for the remains of the swimmer.
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Chris Talks With 5-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Missy Franklin | News4 WSMV Nashville
One of the best swimmers in U.S. Olympic history recently moved to Nashville. Missy Franklin spoke with Chris Harris about coming to the Music City, being a new mom, the current Olympic Winter Games, and a cause that’s important to her – organ donation.
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Camp Confessions | Swimming NSW Squads | Sleep Habits
Swimming NSW Flippers and Performance Squad members give us the dirt on their camp roomies’ sleeping habits🤫
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Hartzler Launches ‘Transphobic’ Ad Targeting Transgender College Swimmer | The Kansas City Star
Missouri Rep. Vicky Hartzler’s U.S. Senate campaign has launched an anti-transgender television ad targeting a swimmer on the University of Pennsylvania swim team. In a 30-second ad, Hartzler implies that the swimmer, Lia Thomas, who is transgender, changed her gender in order to get an competitive edge. “Some people are afraid to talk about it…
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Swimmers From Milwaukee Area Feel Impact From University, Conference Dispute | TMJ4 News
Two swimmers from the Milwaukee area will not compete for a conference title this week amid a dispute over rules between the University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) and the Horizon League.
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Katya Says ‘Toxic Masculinity’ Caused Her to Quit Swimming | 7.30
Swimming Australia has offered a historic apology to female athletes who have been abused and harassed in the sport after a damning report. But as Lorna Knowles from ABC Investigations reports, some athletes are calling for more. And a warning, this story contains language some viewers may find confronting.
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Toledo Swimmer Goes From Stage IV Cancer Patient to Division I Athlete | WTOL11
The college swimming season is winding down. For one Toledo freshman, just being in the pool at the University of Toledo is a minor miracle.