Author: rokur
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1 Month Until Pan Pacs… Here’s Where I’m At | Campbell McKean
One month out from Pan Pacs, I raced one final tune-up meet to see where my swimming is at. This wasn’t about chasing lifetime bests. It was about testing my race plan, seeing what still needs work, and getting valuable racing experience before one of the biggest meets of the year. Come along as I…
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Rob Butcher: Swimming Toward a Cure | GrowingBolder
At the 2015 Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic, we presented Rob Butcher with the Growing Bolder Inspiration Award. As he prepared to leave U.S. Masters Swimming to lead Swim Across America, he shared the deeply personal reason behind his decision—and why a life of service and purpose is always worth pursuing.
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Red Whale Swim School in Geneva | Myrtha Pools
Located inside Geneva Eaux-Vives railway station, Red Whale Swim School is an innovative learn-to-swim facility built by Myrtha Pools in the heart of the city. Designed by Manta Architects, the project demonstrates how a swimming pool can be successfully integrated into an existing urban building. Located above a car park and within a shopping centre,…
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Former RTÉ Broadcaster Tracy Piggott Takes On Incredible 8-Hour Underwater Swim for Charity | Ireland AM
Former broadcaster Tracy Piggott joined Ireland AM to look back on her remarkable career covering everything from Olympic Games and Grand Slam victories to horse racing and rugby. Now, the former RTÉ presenter is preparing for an extraordinary challenge: an eight-hour underwater swim across Galway Bay in aid of the charity Sensational Kids. Tracy first…
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The Journey to Glasgow 2026 for Team Scotland Swimmers | 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 programmes,…
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The Road to 2027: 5-Week Check-In | Alexander Elkins
I’ve barely started this journey, but there have already been a few good developments, learnings, and lots of motivation fuel. I’m 5 weeks in to the program, after 20 years away from any serious training, and I’m just as excited as when I first made the decision to dive back in. I’m starting to find…
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Local Officials, Water Experts Caution Against Swimming in Flood-Impacted Waters | CBS Austin
Water is making its way down the Highland Lakes system as floodgates at Wirtz, Starcke, and Tom Miller dams have been opened by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA). Read CBS Austin