Category: Competition
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Called up Last-Minute: How 14-Year-Old Julia Yeo Helped Singapore Win SEA Games Gold | CNA
At just 14, national swimmer Julia Yeo was called up at the last minute to replace an injured teammate in Singapore’s 4x100m medley relay at the SEA Games in Bangkok, with no time at all to warm up. The result was a gold medal. Days earlier, Julia had also broken Tao Li’s long-standing national record…
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Should Parents Be More Worried About Sports Betting? | BBC Global
According to the NCAA, 67% of students on college campuses are bettors — and 6% of students who bet have lost more than $500 in a single day. This week, Katty Kay talks to author Michael Lewis about why he thinks people aren’t paying enough attention to the risks of sports betting — and what…
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Fueling Like an Olympian: What Team USA Athletes Actually Eat | Unfiltered Waters
In this episode of Unfiltered Waters, Katie sits down in Austin, Texas during the USA Swimming Pro Swim Series with Olympic champions Katie Ledecky, Bobby Finke, Simone Manuel, Kieran Smith, and Jack Alexy to break down how elite athletes actually fuel training, competition, and recovery. From pre-practice meals and post-race nutrition to cooking habits, travel…
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Yakima Valley Boys Swimming Championships Bring Awareness to Status of Lions Pool | KIMA Action News
The cold temperatures outside were an afterthought on Saturday as families and friends gathered to support their high school swimmers in the 2026 Yakima Valley Boys Swimming Championship meet at Lions Pool. “This sport basically brings everyone together, and they all support each other,” said local teacher, John Whitney. “They are all working for each…
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How to Swim Freestyle | Expert tips from Olympic Champion Stephanie Rice
It’s been so heart-warming to see how many of you loved the technique videos I posted a few years ago, so I wanted to create some more for you in a lot more detail to really help you with your swimming.
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Kiambu Aquatics Gala Attracts 600 Juniors, Selects Level II Swimmers | Citizen TV Kenya
The Kiambu County Aquatics continues to lead the way in junior swimming development with yet another gala, this time with over 600 swimmers from more than 50 clubs competing for two days.
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The Most Underrated Skill in Swimming | Kaden Kiefer Swimming
Swimming speed isn’t just about power or mechanics. It’s about how effectively you interact with the water. In this video, I explain why feel for the water is one of the most important — and least taught — skills in swimming, and how you can deliberately train it through better feedback, smarter repetition, and intentional…