Category: Competition
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Mini Doc on Michael Phelps – Milorad Čavić 100m Butterfly at 2008 Olympics (Video)
A short film with Michael Phelps and Milorad Cavic looking back on the 2008 Olympic 100m butterfly final was published by Omega, the Olympic timekeeper, this week. Phelps memorably beat Cavic by .01 of a second, keeping his hopes alive of winning a record eight gold medals at a single Olympics. “My gut instinct is…
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Naiomi Ruelle (Botswana) – Olympic Swimmer
Naomi Ruele will represent her home country of Botswana in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro after qualifying with a time of 26.07 in the 50 Free during an official FINA approved time trial in March. See also FIU Sports Naiomi Ruelle Olympic SwimmerWatch this video on YouTube
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PNG Swimmer, Ryan Pini Ready for Rio Olympics
With the Rio Olympics just a few days away, PNG Swimming sensation, Ryan Pini is gearing up to take part in the event. PNG Swimmer, Ryan Pini Ready for Rio OlympicsWatch this video on YouTube
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Huge Economic Impact Expected From U.S. Olympic Swim Trials
The 2016 Olympic Swim Trials begin in 20 days as we’ve mentioned right here in Omaha and a record crowd is expected. Omaha is ready for the big economic impact that comes with it. talking numbers with city officials today is our Erin Murray. Huge Economic Impact Expected From Swim TrialsWatch this video on YouTube
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Twenty Days Until 2016 Olympic Swim Trials
The calendar says -60- days from Rio 2016… And, can you believe it, just -20- days until Omaha hosts the Olympic swim trials. today our Erin Murray shows us how signs are starting to pop up across the city. Watch this video on YouTube Watch this video on YouTube
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Back to her roots: How Katie Ledecky became so dominant in the pool
“She’s a mystery,” says Dave Marsh, coach of the U.S. Olympic women’s team. “I’ve experienced the passion and depth with which Katie trains and races. I’ve gone back and tried to figure out what causes it, because she doesn’t fit the model. She has a wonderful family, has everything, really, that she wants; she’s a…
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These 10 refugees will compete at the 2016 Olympics in Rio
For the first time, a team of refugee athletes will compete under the Olympic flag. Since the modern Olympics began in 1896, over 200 national teams have vied for glory at the Summer and Winter Games. Now, for the first time, a team of refugees will compete as well. The International Olympic Committee today announced…
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Katie Ledecky – Champion of the Champions
Kathleen Genevieve Ledecky better known as Katie Ledecky had her Olympic debut in 2012 when she was only 15 years old. Since then she has won 15 gold medals and broke 11 world records and is clearly one of the favourites for the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio. Watch this video on YouTube
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Rūta Meilutytė [LTU] relives her Breaststroke gold at London 2012
At the age of 15, Rūta Meilutytė became an Olympic champion after she won the Women’s 100m Breaststroke final at London 2012. Rūta Meilutytė [LTU] relives her Breaststroke gold at London 2012Watch this video on YouTube