Author: rokur
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Houston County Swimmer Beats Us Paralympic Record
A Houston County High sophomore recently beat a US record for Paralympics Swimming.
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Poolside Patrol as Police Dogs Train at Old Swimming Baths
An old swimming pool repeatedly targeted by vandals is now being used to help catch them. Police dogs are undergoing training at Bon Accord Baths in Aberdeen, which has lain empty for ten years. Officers frequently called out to investigate criminal activity realized the derelict leisure center was the perfect place to put the pups…
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Welcome to Open Water Swim Week 2021 | Triathlon Scotland
Triathlon Scotland are excited to launch Open Water Swim Week, where we aim to engage, educate and empower our community through a series of 10 online webinars with fantastic guest speakers from across the UK. Throughout the week we hope to engage with participants, members, coaches and clubs to educate and inspire on a variety…
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Inside with Brett Hawke: Bill Sweetenham
Bill Sweetenham, 5x Olympic Head Coach of 3 different countries, was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 2018. He has led Australia, Hong Kong, Great Britain, and Argentina’s national swimming programs. Great Britain went from just 3 Finals swims to Top 3 in medal count at the Olympics. In his early days…
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Five #UofStirling​ swimmers selected for Team GB Olympics team | University of Stirling
We’re incredibly proud of the five #UofStirling​ swimmers who will make the trip to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics this summer after being selected for Team GB. 👏💚
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Backstroke Swim Technique – Stroke Rate | The Race Club
At the Race Club, we believe the three most important swim techniques in Backstroke are stroke rate, stroke rate, and stroke rate. No matter how good your swim technique is if you don’t have a high backstroke rate, you’re not going to win. Head Coach Gary Hall Sr worked with American Olympic hopeful Amy Bilquist…
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College student dies after shallow water blackout l GMA
Experts are raising awareness about “shallow water blackout,” which causes swimmers to faint underwater with deadly results.
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Waterfront Swimmers Teach Others From Their Community to Swim and Dive | Jamaica Gleaner
For some, diving may be regarded as a dangerous sport, but in one inner-city community in Kingston, it is being used, though not intentionally, as a tool to steer young men away from crime.
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The Highest Scoring Dive Ever | Olympics
Matthew Mitcham made diving history at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. At the Men’s 10m platform, the Australian, who was in second place after 5 out of 6 dives, needed the highest score dive in diving history to beat Zhou Luxin of China – and he delivered!