Category: Competition
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Terror attack safety fears raised over Commonwealth Games aquatics centre site
West Midlands Police has objected to the planned site in Smethwick which will become a new leisure centre after the 2022 games. The force has made an objection to Sandwell Council over fears about a lack of protection from terrorist attacks. Sandwell’s planning committee is due to decide whether to approve the planning application at…
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Butterfly Breathing – How To Swim Butterfly | Swimming Tips
This week we are transitioning our ‘How To’ series towards Butterfly. The first thing that we wanted to cover in regards to butterfly is the breath, responsible for so many swimmers hating the stroke due to poor body alignment and strength. Today, we fix that!
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North Carolina bathroom bill becomes issue for SUNY swimmers
New York’s stand for LGBTQ bathroom rights in North Carolina is being felt by some SUNY student athletes. The good news for the 13 swimmers and divers is that they qualified for the national Division III swimming and diving championships. The bad news is the meet is in Greensboro, N.C., and New York bars unnecessary…
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11-Year-Old FASTEST Swimmer | Future Michael Phelps?
11-year-old Clark Kent is breaking swimming records that Michael Phelps used to hold. The future is bright for Superman.
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Strike A Chord: One Swimmer Keeps Challenging Herself Regardless Of Age
Some people choose a sport they can continue with throughout their life. As part of WFUV’s Strike A Chord: Healthy Aging Campaign one lifelong swimmer tells her story…
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2019 Pac-12 Hall of Honor inductee: California swimmer Natalie Coughlin
An 11-time NCAA individual champion, three-time NCAA Swimmer of the Year and Pac-10 Swimmer of the Year, Natalie Coughlin joins the Pac-12 Hall of Honor class of 2019 after winning 12 medals over three Olympic Games (2004, 2008, 2012). Coughlin was named Pac-12 Women’s Swimmer of the Century in 2016, 2002 USA Swimming Athlete of…
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What My Race Day Looks Like | Michael Andrew Vlogs
A day in the life as I race at our local Sectionals! We discuss Race Prep, Breakfast, Recovery, and more as I take you through a full day of racing! (Includes Race Footage)
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Season: How Olympic Swimmer Dana Vollmer Strives for Gold in Each Chapter of her Life
At just twelve years old, Dana Vollmer stepped up to the block at her first Olympic swimming trials. She never focused on her age, only the time on the board at the end of her race. Though she didn’t make the team that year, her feisty, competitive spirit drove her to train even more fervently.…