Author: rokur
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North Korea Decides Not To Participate in Tokyo Olympics Over Coronavirus Concerns
North Korea said Tuesday it will not participate in the upcoming Tokyo Summer Olympics to protect its athletes against the coronavirus pandemic, dashing South Korea’s hopes to use the games to kickstart the stalled peace process with Pyongyang. The decision was made during a general assembly meeting of the North’s Olympic Committee held in Pyongyang…
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SwimmingNSW Message for our 2020 NSW State Squads | Congratulations
2020 was not the year we had hoped for. Many swimmers missed out on opportunities – our state squads included. Congratulations to the members of our 2020 State Squads. We see your hard work and recognise your commitment.
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Session One | Aon New Zealand Championships | Swimming
Swimming New Zealand is returning to Auckland again for the 2021 Aon New Zealand Swimming Championships. This event will be a key part of the Olympic and Paralympic qualification process, as our athletes build toward Tokyo, whilst the best swimmers from around the country converging on Auckland to battle it out for the title of…
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The Real Reason Why You Should Shower Before Swimming
Why do swimming pools ask you to shower before entering the water? Swimming pools contain a dilute amount of chlorine that acts as a disinfectant, killing bacteria like salmonella and E.coli. Our sweat reacts with chlorine to form chloramine, a compound known to cause skin irritation and itchiness, especially in those with eczema. Dr Lucinda…
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How Pools Are Professionally Deep Cleaned | Deep Cleaned
Miles Laflin (thep00lguy) is a professional pool engineer based in the UK. He has gone viral on TikTok and YouTube for his satisfying pool cleaning videos. Miles shows how he cleans the dirtiest pool he’s ever worked on from start to finish.
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Olympics: Tokyo Organizers To Hold Talks With FINA This Week
Tokyo 2020 organizers plan to hold discussions with the International Swimming Federation (FINA) this week, a senior official said, after the federation said it was reviewing whether to hold the Olympics diving qualification event scheduled for this month. “We are aware that they intend to cancel. On the other hand, we are still trying to…
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Police Open Fire During Hourslong Standoff With Lake-Swimming Suspect at LA Park
A woman allegedly armed with a gun was taken into custody after an hours-long standoff with Los Angeles police Friday, during which officers opened fire and the suspect evaded police by swimming in a lake. See ABC News
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When Is the Right Time To Open Your Pool? | Swim University
Maybe you’re wondering: when is the right time to open up my swimming pool? Well, it’s better to open sooner rather than later. Otherwise, algae could start growing underneath your winter cover. So here’s how to know when to open your pool based on the weather in your area.
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17-Year-Old Andrei Minakov vs. Vladimir Morozov – Tight Races | FINA Champions Swim Series 2020
Russian teammates Vladimir Morozov and Andrei Minakov had a very tight race in the men’s 100m freestyle, going head-to-head in both legs of the 2020 FINA Champions Swim Series in China.