Author: rokur
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Saudi Arabia’s Open Water Swimming Championship – KAUST 2021 | Eric and Ash
Saudi Arabia’s Open Water Swimming Championship for 2021 was held at KAUST this weekend – and I (Eric) raced in it! Sports like triathlon, running, swimming, and cycling are all growing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and a few weeks ago I was excited to learn that KAUST would be hosting the country’s (first?)…
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Three Sharks Spotted Close to the Shore at Somerton Beach | 7NEWS
A shark scare has seen swimmers ordered out of the water at one of our busiest metro beaches. Three sharks were spotted close to the shore at Somerton Beach.
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Does An Expensive Wetsuit Make You A Better Swimmer? | Cheap Vs Super Suit: Can You Buy Speed? | Global Triathlon Network
The price gap between a top-of-the-range wetsuit like the Orca Predator and an entry-level wetsuit can be pretty substantial, but does the extra £600 actually make for a faster and more comfortable swim? Mark and James are here to find out!
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COMEN – Mediterranean Swimming Confederation – Belgrade 2021 – Day 1 – Afternoon Session
Day 1 – Afternoon Session – Date October 15th 2021 Location: Belgrade, Serbia Venue: SC 25. Maj – MGM
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Documentary on the Golden Age of Hungarian Water Polo to Hit Cinemas in 2022
The shooting of a feature-length documentary on the most successful years of the Hungarian men’s water polo team is set to begin soon. Besides the action scenes from the archives, never-seen interviews and personal story-telling will pave the way to a new approach that shows the historical achievements from the players’ perspective. The film is…
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UT Swimmer Kristen Wagner Hopes to Inspire Female Athletes Through Writing | ABC Action News
University of Tampa swimmer Kristen Wagner has an internship at Swimming World Magazine. Last week, she got to write an article for the website, and she used her platform to promote empowerment of female athletes.
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The Chase Podcast Ep.11 ft. Naomy Grand’Pierre + Maritza McClendon
These 2 amazing women have changed the sport of swimming! Maritza McClendon was the first African American woman to make a US Olympic swim team and medal (Athens 2004) & Naomy Grand’Pierre was the first woman from Haiti to compete as a swimmer in the Olympics (Rio 2016). This amazing interview covers their journey and…
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Junior Academy: Being a Female Athlete, with Hannah Miley | Scottish Swimming
Scottish Swimming is the national governing body for swimming in Scotland, representing clubs, swim schools, aquatic disciplines, athletes, coaches, and thousands of talented and committed volunteers across the entire swimmer pathway from development and participation through to performance. Our vision is to ensure that every single person in Scotland has access to quality swimming programs,…
