Grant Hackett’s final Gold Medal in Montreal 2005 #epicmoment
Grant Hackett’s most successful discipline was the 1.500m Freestyle Swimming. “The Giant from Australia” took…
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The Florence restaurant pays tribute to legendary San Diego swimmer Florence Chadwick
A local restaurant is paying tribute to San Diego swimmer, Florence Chadwick. The restaurant just…
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International Swimming Hall of Fame Honors Benjamin Franklin
Ben Franklin, the man on the $100 bill, was honored by the International Swimming Hall…
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2-time Olympic swimmer to become U.S. citizen
One of around 1,800 people to become U.S. citizens on Wednesday in Oakland will be…
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Snapped: Mark Spitz on His Remarkable Seven-In-Seven at Munich 1972
“I look kind of mean and aggressive looking,” Spitz said of the mesmerising photograph above. “Not mean…
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Olympic Swimmer Mark Spitz on Never Forgetting The Holocaust
For more information go to Holocausteducationfilmfoundation.com. This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News,…
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Michael Phelps’ 1st Olympic Gold Medal | Throwback Thursday
At the Olympic Games 2004 in Athens, Michael Phelps claimed his first Olympic Gold Medal.…
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“Beyond Bronze, Silver and Gold”, Steven Genter – “The Hunter”
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…
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Gertrude Ederle’s swim suit
In 1926, Olympic gold medalist Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim across the…
