Category: History
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Florence Chadwick “American Swimmer Crosses the English Channel” on the Ed Sullivan Show
Florence Chadwick “American Swimmer Crosses The English Channel” on The Ed Sullivan Show, August 27, 1950.
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Gertrude Ederle – First Woman to Swim the English Channel, National Heroine | Unpacking The Problem
Daniel tells us about how when Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim the English Channel she instantly became a national hero. When she arrived home to the United States she was met with an enormous ticker-tape parade through downtown New York City. He also explains how Diana Nyad claimed that her swim from…
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Michael Phelps International Swimming Hall of Fame Induction | Swimming Hall of Fame
2023 International Swimming Hall of Fame Induction, held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Missy Franklin International Swimming Hall of Fame Induction | Swimming Hall of Fame
2023 International Swimming Hall of Fame Induction, held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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César Cielo International Swimming Hall of Fame Induction | Swimming Hall of Fame
2023 International Swimming Hall of Fame Induction, held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Swimmers Shocked After Famous Santa Clara Swim Center Shuts Down | NBC Bay Area
Santa Clara’s famous International Swim Center was abruptly shut down by the city about two weeks ago, leaving hundreds of swimmers in a lurch. Many thought it was the end of the center, but now it seems there’s a last chance to save it. The ISC was once the hub of the swim world, with…
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An Unfiltered Conversation With Olympian Ryan Lochte | Kyle Millis
12x Olympic Medalist, Ryan Lochte, joins the Athletes Only Podcast and shares his journey to Olympic Gold. In this episode, Ryan shares his swimming career from 2008 Gold in the 200 Backstroke over Aaron Piersol, his Relationship with Michael Phelps, the 2016 Rio Olympics Gas Station Scandal, and more.
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Olympic Swimmer Carrie Bates Weighs in on ‘Dry January’ | KGW News
Olympic gold medalist swimmer Carrie Bates is a national recovery ambassador for Hazelden Betty Ford in Newberg, and talks to KGW about the benefits of Dry January. Seen KGW8
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US Olympian and Bay Area Swim Coach Richard Thornton Dies
Richard Thornton, head coach of San Ramon Valley Aquatics since 1984, died following a medical emergency in Santa Cruz, his family said Thursday.