Author: rokur
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Complacency around water one of ‘biggest dangers’ to swimmers
Australians are being urged to be aware of the conditions of where they choose to swim this summer after 235 coastal deaths were recorded around the country last year. SLSA’s General Manager Coastal Safety Shane Daw told Sky News one of the biggest risks for swimmers was complacency, urging people to be aware of their…
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Firefighters Recover Body of Man Killed in Swimming Pool Wall Collapse
Orange Fire Department crews have recovered the body of a man who died when a wall of the swimming pool he was digging in Orange collapsed around him. The collapse was first reported at 10:52 a.m. Saturday in the 6200 block of East Cliffway Drive, said Orange Fire Capt. Ryan O’Connor. The man was digging…
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7-hour Marathon Swim for Marine Conservation | Ross Edgley
A 2018 study revealed only 13% of our oceans are considered truly wild, but what’s worse is this (scary) statistic has gone relatively unnoticed. Why? Well, partly because the sea (and its inhabitants) require a bigger “voice” to be heard. To quote the great Sir David Attenborough “This is a communication challenge rather than a…
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Olympic gold medal swimmer Carrie Bates discusses COVID-19’s impact on youth sports
COVID-19 and remote schooling can be challenging enough. But the postponement or cancellation of many school sports has made this year even more stressful for student-athletes. Three-time Olympic gold medal swimmer Carrie Bates with the Betty Ford Center in San Diego joined Good Morning San Diego to discuss how the removal of athletics can contribute…
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Aussie swimmer survives freezing triple crossing of the English Channel | 60 Minutes Australia
From in November … It was the swim of three lifetimes. Last week, Melbourne girl Chloe McCardel waded into the chill waters of Southern England, determined to become just the fourth person to make a triple crossing of the English Channel. How she found the courage to dive into that rough and unpredictable ocean just…
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Coaches Corner: Jonty Skinner on Technique
This is perhaps the most in-depth/comprehensive discussion on stroke mechanics and technique available anywhere! The amount of insight and knowledge of the technical application of all 4 strokes is truly remarkable and will inspire all coaches to carefully consider how they’re developing their philosophies and how they approach working with their athletes. You will learn…
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‘The water is very dangerous and unforgiving’: survival swim lessons are saving lives in the Triad
A $70,000 grant is helping Safe Swim NC teach survival swim lessons to kids in the Triad. Leslie Durm’s youngest son was one of dozens of kids to graduate the six-week program that started in October. Advocates of the Infant Swimming Resource’s Self Rescue program believe ten minutes a day can save a child’s life. …
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This Near Vertical Water Slide At A Belgium Theme Park Is Just Terrifying
The Sky Drop waterslide at Plopsaqua De Panne is not for the faint of heart. See Digg
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First-ever Artistic Swimming Virtual Challenge | Female Solo: 13-15 & Junior
Watch the first ever Artistic Swimming Virtual Challenge. Athletes from around the world have been invited to participate in this motivating, fun and exciting new format that showcases a series of dryland routines and elements. All participating athletes have recorded their performances using a water filter app and the end-result is phenomenal.