Category: Competition
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Marshall Islands Olympic Swim Team Q & A – Rio Olympics – Oceania Swimmers
The Marshall Islands had two swimmers representing them at Rio 2016, Colleen Furgeson and Giordan Harris. They gave us some of their time to tell us all about swimming on the islands and how they got involved in the sport.
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At the pool with freestyle phenom Katie Ledecky
Katie Ledecky was one of the most triumphant athletes of the Rio Olympics. The 19-year-old swimmer overwhelmed her competition; in the 800-meter race, she finished nearly a pool length ahead of second place. Known for relentless training and humility, she will forego endorsement deals to attend Stanford University this fall. Margaret Warner met her in…
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Japan To ‘Urban Mine’ Gold, Silver for 2020 Tokyo Olympics Medals
With the Rio Olympics now in the rearview, athletes are setting their eyes on the new prize: the 2020 Tokyo Olympic gold medal. However, what they might not know is that the gold in those medals might be sourced from recycled Japanese smartphones and gadgets. According to Nikkei Asian Review, the Japanese are looking to “urban mineâ€Â their way into making the next Olympic…
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FINA Swimming World Cup 2016 – Paris-Chartres (FRA) Live Stream
The first leg of the FINA/airweave Swimming World Cup 2016, in Paris-Chartres, on August 26-27 – will be live streamed, free of charge on FINATv.
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Refugee team swimmer: “I used to be scared of water”
Yusra Mardini part of the Refugee Olympic team on how she used to be afraid of the pool to swimming for survival and becoming an Olympian.
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Conor Dwyer and Maya DiRado Weigh in on Ryan Lochte Drama | E! Live from the Red Carpet
The gold medalist and Olympic swimmer Maya DiRado open up to Maria Menounos on Ryan’s Rio scandal and interview with Matt Lauer.
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Nathan Adrian Comments on #Lochtegate
Nathan Adrian is back home from the Rio Olympics with four new medals and plans for 2020. He joined Tanner Thomason poolside to talk Michael Phelps, Tokyo 2020 and #Lochtegate. https://youtu.be/gmm-i77iV5g
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Connor Jaeger takes on Tokyo 2020 Quiz
USA silver medallist Connor Jaeger tests his knowledge of Japan ahead of Tokyo 2020.
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Jazz Carlin On Her Double Silver Medal Wins For Team GB | Good Morning Britain
Swimmer Jazz Carlin, who won silver in both the 400m and 800m swimming races, talks about her Olympic experience at Rio 2016.