Category: Health
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Michael Klim’s Comeback After Rare Illness ‘Attacked His Body’ | Australian Story | ABC News
Six years ago, Olympic swimming superstar Michael Klim was diagnosed with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP), a progressive autoimmune disease that causes muscle wastage and sensory loss. He almost lost his ability to walk, forcing him to rethink his identity and search for a new purpose. Klim, along with fiancée Michelle Owen and fellow Olympians…
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“Mass Casualty Incident” Declared After Dozens of Children Fall Ill at Alberta Swimming Pool | Global News
About a dozen Alberta children were rushed to hospital on Sunday, after many of them suddenly fell ill following a swim at a hotel pool in the town of Canmore, Alta., located about 100 km west of Calgary. Many of them were visiting the mountain town to take part in a weekend minor hockey tournament.…
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Pool Poisoning at Hotel in Canmore, Alberta
It was supposed to be a fun weekend away in Canmore for some young hockey players and their parents. Then, they fell ill at a hotel pool.
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Swimming Injuries & the Biggest Mistakes Athletes, Parents, & Coaches Make | Dr. Josh Lo | Aquatic Sports Performance
Dr. Josh Lo is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has worked with over hundreds of swimmers get out of pain-free swimming. He is also the PT for our pro swim team.
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Sask. Man Dives Into Challenge of Swimming in 70 Lakes to Celebrate 70th Birthday | CBC News Saskatchewan
Gerald Siemens splashed into a great way to see the province. He decided to jump into one lake for every year he’s been alive.
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Archie Goodburn – Performance Sport and the University of Edinburgh
Interview with Archie Goodburn speaking on his experience as a performance athlete at the university, his recent health battles and his studies as a final year MEng Chemical Engineering student.
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Meet a 99-Year-Old Huntsville Swimming Marvel | WAAY 31 News
Maggie Martin can teach us all a thing or two.
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Northwestern University Swimmer’s Strength Inspires Teammates, Cancer Patients | WGN News
Aaron Baltaytis, a Northwestern University varsity swimmer, knows about diving into the deep end. He spends almost every morning in the Norris Aquatics Center pool testing his strength and stamina during team practices.
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As Winter Swimming Gains Popularity, the Benefits and Risks of Taking an Icy Plunge | PBS NewsHour
It’s the middle of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, and while it might not feel like the season for jumping in the water, more and more people are finding an icy plunge invigorating. William Brangham takes a look at the world of winter swimming and both its potential benefits and risks.