Category: Competition
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CC photo #506: Miniature mode photo from Istanbul 2012
Just a photo from the spectator stands at the FINA 2012 World Swimming Championships (25m) in Istanbul, Turkey, during training a couple of days before the competitions.
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CC photo #505: David Verraszto on top of the Berlin 2012 World Cup podium
Hungary’s Dávid Verrasztó winner in the men’s 1500 freestyle at the FINA / Arena 2012 Swimming World Cup meet in Berlin, Germany. Poland’s Mateusz Sawrymowicz (POL) second and Richard Nagy (SVK) third. See the result list here.
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Thorpe: The age of the smaller swimmer is dawning
Interesting detail in a story about Ian Thorpe’s continuing comeback, read Asia One: According to Thorpe, one of the main reasons behind the emergence of Asian swimmers – as well as others with smaller physiques – is the greater ease with which they can turn at the wall. “For bigger swimmers, the cost of creating…
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CC photo #504: Istanbul 2012 women’s 100 fly medal podium
Medal winners in the women’s 100 meter butterfly at the FINA 2012 World Swimming Championships (25m) in Istanbul, Turkey. From left to right Liu Zige (China), Ilaria Bianchi (Italy) and Gemma Lowe (Great Britain). See the result list here.
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Michael Phelps might be back. Or not.
Cap & Goggles had this breaking news story, yesterday, quickly confirmed by NBC Michael Phelps is about to launch a comeback. He’ll soon be returning to training; in fact, he’s rumored to be arriving in Colorado Springs, at the Olympic Training Center, in the next few days. Maybe he won’t show. Perhaps he’ll read these…
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CC photo #503: Meilutyte and Hardy racing at Istanbul 2012
Lithuania’s RÅ«ta MeilutytÄ— and USA’s Jessica Hardy head-to-head at the FINA 2012 World Swimming Championships (25m) in Istanbul, Turkey, here I think in the preliminary heats. Meilutyte ended up winning the final in a new championships record of 1:03.52, see the result list here.
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CC photo #502: Athletes entrance at Istanbul 2012
Entering the FINA 2012 World Swimming Championships (25) venue in Istanbul, Turkey, together with China, Italy, Iceland/Denmark, …
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The Herning 2013 website is ready
The 2013 LEN European Short Course Swimming Championships website is ready, go see www.herning2013.com They have a teaser video also
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Hannah Miley on mental preparation
Hannah Miley gives advice on mental preparation and dealing with pre-race nerves. She also offers guidance to first time competitors, with the key message being to stay calm, follow your race plan and have fun.