Category: History
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“Beyond Bronze, Silver and Goldâ€, Steven Genter – “The Hunterâ€
The inspiring story of 1972 USA Olympic swimmer, Steven Genter https://vimeo.com/303746683
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The Swim For Peace – from Cuba to Florida
After 15 years of writing letters, making phone calls and training, Ohio baker Walter Poenisch finally received a visa and permission to swim from Havana, Cuba to the Florida Keys. There to send him off on his harrowing journey was Fidel Castro who left a memento on board Walter’s guide boat that provides a mystery…
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Gertrude Ederle’s swim suit
In 1926, Olympic gold medalist Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim across the English Channel – and when she did she became, for a brief time, the most famous woman int he world. She is remembered to day a s a pioneer in the gender equity movement.
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Best of Cameron van der Burgh – ALL FINA medal races! | FINA Best Of
Cameron van der Burgh announced his retirement at the 14th FINA World Swimming Championships 2018 in Hangzhou. Besides his two Olympic Medals from London 2012 and Rio 2016, the 30-year-old finishes his career with 10 long course and 6 short course medals – and we bring you ALL of them!
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The Swimming Rivals who Became Great Friends | On the Line
France swimming sensation Christine “Kiki†Caron earned a silver Olympic medal along with a lasting friendship with rival Cathy Ferguson from Team USA.
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Swimming under the Shadow of Mark Spitz | On the Line
Mark Spitz’s record-breaking run to his seventh gold medal had only one obstacle left: Australia’s Olympic champion Mike Wenden.
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Swimming with Tarzan – Duke Kahanamoku vs. Johnny Weissmuller | On the Line
Duke Kahanamoku vs. Johnny Weissmuller: a rivalry that started in the pool in Paris 1924 and transcended to the silver screen.
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Charlie Hickcox At The 1968 Olympic Games In Mexico City
Charlie Hickcox won three gold medals and one silver medal at the Olympic Games Mexico City 1968. https://youtu.be/XWWnw74fJhM
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Learning How To Swim (1938)
Learning how to swim by The American National Red Cross Analysis of buoyancy and breathing followed by an explanation of swimming strokes and skills.