Author: rokur
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Swimming Under Ice in a Bathing Suit
Freediving under the ice in Canada is one of the most unique and beautiful experiences. After gaining experience for a few years while in dive gear, Andrew Ryzebol was ready to face the next challenge to see what the human body is capable of. This dive was well planned out from a safety perspective and…
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8-year-old Israeli girl swims with her 11-foot long pet python
This eight-year-old girl from Israel has an unusual swimming buddy an eleven-foot long python. The serpent even has a name Belle named after Belle from Beauty and the Beast, as the snake’s yellow color resembles Belle’s yellow ball gown. The girl says her playmate has been good company during the COVID-19 lockdown. “It helps me…
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Professional Triathletes, Lucy Charles and Reece Barclay Talk About Swim Stroke Rate
Triathletes, Lucy Charles and Reece Barclay talk about the importance of swim stroke rate in triathlon and pool swims. We review drills, swim sets and technology which help you develop a diverse stroke rate for all conditions you may encounter in your triathlon journey.
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Jacob’s Well – most dangerous swimming hole in Texas
Texas is home to beautiful swimming holes, but none is more enticing than the mysterious Jacob’s Well. How deep is Jacob’s Well? What does it look like inside Jacob’s Well? Only the brave can discover the answers to these questions. Watch to see as I dive into Jacob’s Well and do a little exploring. Sitting…
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A New Campaign Called “Learn To Swim” Is Being Lead By Missy Franklin & Other Swimmers
The campaign is pushing to get pools to stay open year-round so kids can learn to swim, which could reduce drowning deaths.
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ISL 2020 season 2 starting from Oct 16th
Starting from Oct 16th, the top swimmers from around the world will go all out for the win in ISL season 2 at Duna Arena. Are you ready for the show?
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Should I Swim With Closed Or Open Hands? | Swimming Hand Entry & Technique Explained
Depending on when & where you learned to swim you might have been taught to keep your fingers close together. We’re taking a look at the hand as it moves through the water, irrelevant to the finger position. We talk about aerodynamics in cycling, it’s time to address the fluid dynamics for swimming!
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Behind the Portrait: Johnny Weissmuller
Join senior curator Leslie Przybylek as she shares with you more about Olympian Johnny Weismuller, who’s portrait is on display in the Smithsonian’s Portraits of Pittsburgh exhibition.