Category: Competition
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The Olympics & COVID-19 | Katie Ledecky, Laura Wilkinson, Ted Robinson
In Episode 4 of the CoviDB Speaker Series, we look at the impact this pandemic has had on the preparation and life of two of the world’s greatest athletes. We are fortunate to have the expertise of the versatile and renowned sportscaster Ted Robinson as he interviews three-time Olympic Diver and Gold Medalist Laura Wilkinson…
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Training for Tokyo 2021 Without a Pool | Michael Gunning, Jamaican Swimmer | MySwimPro
We caught up with Jamaican swimmer Michael Gunning to talk Tokyo 2021, quarantine training, and his tips for staying positive during challenging times. Watch this video on YouTube
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Swimming in America with Adam Pine | Inside with Brett Hawke
Adam Pine talks about the team environment and racing experience you can get from the American college system. Watch this video on YouTube
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Ian Thorpe’s World Record at Fukuoka 2001 | FINA World Championships
Today we take you back in 2001 for another epic Men’s 200m Freestyle Final from the FINA World Championships in Fukuoka. Relive Australian Ian Thorpe’s victory and new World Record! Ian Thorpe's Epic World Record Swim | Fukuoka 2001 FINA ChampsWatch this video on YouTube
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Guam standout swimmer Ben Schulte forced to call it a career during Olympic training due to pandemic
Guam swimming standout Ben Schulte talks about suddenly rearranging his schedule – and eventually making the tough call to call his distinguished career over – after the coronavirus pandemic hit. He still represents his island and community, even though he can’t compete as an Olympian as he’d hoped. Guam standout swimmer Ben Schulte forced to…
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Swimmer Madisyn Cox “Going All In” On The 2021 Olympics
Madisyn Cox is putting her life on hold for another year to pursue her Olympic dreams at the 2021 games in Tokyo. The U.S. National Team swimmer shares why she’s delaying medical school and continuing to prepare for the 2021 Olympics. Watch this video on YouTube
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Ryan Lochte vs. Michael Phelps | Shanghai | FINA World Championships
16 hundredths of a second was the gap between Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps in one of the most memorable Men’s 200m Individual Medley Final in the history of the FINA World Championships. In the last 50m Phelps came back strong while Lochte managed to keep the pace and claim a Gold Medal and a…
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Returning to the Pool | Michael’s Top Tips
It’s fair to say 2020 has been turned upside down but as athletes start returning back to training, us swimmers will be returning to the pool. I’ve been lucky to touch base with the water, but check out this video to hear my top 6 tips for all swimmers returning back to the pool! Be…
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Swim faster with these 3 tips | SwimGym
Do you want to swim faster? Here are three tips that will help you speed things up. Swimming fast requires strength, so building strength is essential to improve your speed. On top of that, try to incorporate build up sprints into your swim practices. And finally, practice! You need to sprint to be able to…