Category: Competition
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Police shoot down drone close to Commonwealth Games exclusion zone
Queensland Police Deputy Commissioner Steve Gollschewski has confirmed they shot down an unauthorised drone flying close to a Commonwealth Games exclusion zone. The incident, which occurred yesterday, gave the the security operation put in place for the event an early test after Gold Coast 2018 chairman Peter Beattie claimed the “safest place in Australia during…
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Meet Swimmer, Alys Thomas | Commonwealth Games 2018
We met up with swimmer, Alys Thomas who is representing Team Wales in this years Commonwealth Games!
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“I Am a Swimmer”
This movie project was created by Shawn during Spring 2018 semester in Mrs. Pack’s class.
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Caeleb Dressel sets another American record, this one in the 100 fly
University of Florida swimmer Caeleb Dressel sets another American record, this one in the 100 fly (42.80).
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How a Virus Spreads Through an Airplane Cabin
Traveling by plane greatly increases our chances of getting sick, or so many of us are wont to believe. To be fair, it’s not uncommon to come down with a nasty illness after we return from a vacation or business trip. But is flying the culprit? The latest research suggests the answer is no—but much…
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‘I can’t feel the water on my fingers anymore’
An extremely interesting article here on Zwemza, on when and why Ian Thorpe decided quit and on what he thinks we should to for our athletes After a long stint away from the prying eyes of the Australian media, including a much-publicised training stint in Los Angeles, Ian Thorpe is preparing to return to Australia-based…
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Swimming Instructor Accused of Abusing 40 Girls and Filming It With Underwater Camera
A swimming instructor in southwestern Germany is suspected of sexually abusing 40 young girls, and using an underwater camera to film some of the abuse. Baden-Baden prosecutor’s office spokesman Michael Klose told the dpa news agency Wednesday that the 33-year-old man, whose name wasn’t released, was first arrested in September in connection with six cases…
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Caeleb Dressel makes history with record 17.63 swim in 50 free at NCAA championships
Caeleb Dressel makes history with a record 17.63 swim in the 50 freestyle at the NCAA championships.