Category: History
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Man finds 3,400-year-old Egyptian anchor during his morning swim
Rafi Bahalul was taking a morning swim off the shores of Atlit, Israel, when he spotted hieroglyphs in the seabed. “I saw it, kept on swimming for a few meters, then realized what I had seen and dived down to touch it,” Bahalul told Haaretz. “It was like entering an Egyptian temple at the bottom of the…
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Drownproofing: A Safety and Survival Technique for Swimmers and Non-Swimmers | Vintage Survival Film
This film demonstrates the drownproofing method of water survival; original film created by Fred Lanoue. It includes step-by-step instructions for the techniques involved and shows demonstrations in both swimming pools and open water. Originally filmed in 1966, the techniques and skills taught are still relevant today. https://youtu.be/esR5AmUkiCM
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Lenny Krayzelburg | Beyond the Sport | LA Current ISL
Lenny Krayzelburg is helping to pave the way for generations to follow. Four-time Olympic gold-medalist and General Manager of the LA Current, Lenny’s journey led from humble beginnings in Soviet Ukraine to becoming one of the sports greatest icons.
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Swimming Legend Eric Buhain
Swimming legend Eric Buhain will take you to a trip down memory lane in the past SEA Games, when he emerged as one of the biggest heroes.
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Ragga Ragnars Explains Her Familial Link To ‘Vikings’ | Vikings
With a name like Ragga Ragnars, it’s a wonder the former Olympic Swimmer wasn’t cast for the History show sooner. The actress reveals to Carlos Bustamante in her first interview her unbelievable familial relationship to the show. History’s “Vikings†returns Wednesday, December 4, at 9 p.m. ET. https://youtu.be/KeGWiKui22M
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Axel Mitbauer, the East German Swimmer
As part of the East German national swim team, Axel was frustrated that his sporting achievements were used to improve the reputation of the state. After meeting the West German swim team at an international event, he asked for help to escape. This is Axel Mitbauer’s story. #Keepfreedomunlocked #🗝️
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![James Goddard [Full interview]](https://www.swimmersdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/james-goddard-full-interview-110x96.jpg "James Goddard [Full interview]")
James Goddard [Full interview]
James Francis Goddard is a Seychelles-born British competitive swimmer and backstroker who represented Great Britain in the Olympics, FINA world championships and European championships, and swam for England in the Commonwealth
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Ethelda Bleibtrey, the Trailblazer for Women’s Swimming Who Was Arrested Due to Her Swimsuit
Women first competed in swimming at the Olympic Games in Stockholm in 1912, taking part in two events: the 100m freestyle, which was won by Australia’s Fanny Durack, and the 4x100m relay, won by Great Britain’s Belle Moore, Jennie Fletcher, Annie Speirs and Irene Steers. At Antwerp 1920, a third event was introduced onto the programme: the 300m…
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Brooklyn Swimmer Eleanor Holm Addresses Her Removal from Olympic Team for “Alleged Whoopie” (1936)
In September 1936 aboard a boat on which she returned to New York City from Europe, Eleanor Holm (also known as Eleanor Holm Jarrett), a Brooklyn born and raised swimmer, comments about her removal the previous month from the U.S. Olympic team because of what this British newsreel report refers to as “alleged whoopie,” aboard…