Category: Competition
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“The (Swimming) Race of the Century” at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games | Throwback Thursday
Enjoy this look back at the Men’s 200m Freestyle final the Summer Olympic Games in Athens 2004, also known as “the Race of the Century” in Olympic swimming or “the greatest swimming race of all time”. Featuring some of the most iconic Olympic swimmers of all time, Ian Thorpe, Pieter van den Hoogenband, and Michael…
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Maddy Banic Opens Up About Mental Health
Tennessee swimmer Maddy Banic saw her life spiral out of control after her freshman season, leading her to the brink of suicide. From her lowest point, Banic authored a courageous fight towards recovery while finding a purpose beyond the pool. Maddy Banic Opens Up About Mental HealthWatch this video on YouTube
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From Rio to Raleigh — Olympic Swimmer Ryan Held discusses the NC State College of Natural Resources
Imagine your career on display live for 30,000 people and broadcasted all over the world. Ryan Held, Olympic swimmer and recent graduate of the NC State College of Natural Resources, is not one to buckle under pressure. His strength was tested at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he won gold in…
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Cameron van der Burgh’s new life in London
It’s been all change for Olympic swimmer Cameron van der Burgh, who’s swapped competition for oil trading, and Cape Town for London, where he’s the number one customer at Harrods. Watch this video on YouTube
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Memorial High swimmer signs with Incarnate Word
Cooper Gates, a senior at McAllen Memorial High, signed to compete in swimming for the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio on April 30, 2019. Cooper set multiple records in swimming for the Mustangs. He was also named Region VIII Male Swimmer of the Year. He plans to study engineering in college. Many…
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Olympic Swimming vs Skydiving Nerves | Cody Miller Vlogs
Olympic Swimming VS SKYDIVING NervesWatch this video on YouTube
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Emotional Fitness: Reflection of an Olympic Swimmer | Michael Jamieson | TEDxUniversityofStrathclyde
After a career in sports which featured great achievements as well as significant challenges, Michael shares some of his career lessons with the audience. Michael recently ‘transitioned’ out of competitive swimming after 10 years as a professional. He was very privileged to compete and win medals at two Commonwealth Games, European/World Championships and the Olympic…
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A Day in the Life of KTG – a Stanford Swimmer
A day in the life of a Stanford Swimmer Watch this video on YouTube
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Team Scotland Swimmers – Behind the Scenes
Get behind the scenes at training with Duncan Scott, Ross Murdoch and the other Team Scotland swimmers based at the University of Stirling and hear how they push each other on to success Watch this video on YouTube