Category: History
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Swimming like a Samurai
Walking or running in a full suit of samurai armour is not the easiest thing in the world. Swimming in it is even harder, behold the Kobori ryū samurai style combative swimming. Read for instance Japan Daily
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Michael Phelps nails amazing, possibly record-breaking 159-foot putt
Michael Phelps who’s going to be on the “Haney Project” in 2013, is already making strides on golf’s biggest stage, after he holed a 159-foot putt at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Though obviously paling in comparison to the 18 Olympic gold medals and countless records he set in the pool, he may have set a record for…
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Go Chemless: The Saltwater Swimming Pool Myth Exposed
Dr. Russell Betts, (Ph.D. Organic Chemistry) discusses the truth about Saltwater Swimming Pools. Go Chemless The Saltwater Swimming Pool Myth Exposed from Go Chemless on Vimeo.
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Swimming is therapeutic for Multiple Sclerosis
Read ChicagoNow Swimming has many benefits for me as well as others suffering from MS or other limiting injuries and illnesses. Balance:Â My right leg is worse than my left, which causes balance issues. Â Tree pose on my right side is almost impossible. Â The water creates an equilibrium where I feel balanced and easily glided through…
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US Swimmers in Shanghai 1973
“Footage from the US State Department documentary showing the visit of the US Swimming and Diving team to Shanghai, PRC in 1973”
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Weissmuller – The First Olympian (Trailer)
“A trailer I cut together to help raise money for the budget while I was working with Cloverland. Johnny Weissmuller was the Michael Phelps of the 1920’s and held the most swimming records in the world until Michael Phelps. The documentary focuses on his amazing life both inside the water and out. From Olympic champion…
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Annamay Pierse hangs up her goggles
Well it is official! After 22 yrs of swimming I am hanging up the goggles & moving on Thank you to everyone who made it amazing! #lovealways — Annamay Pierse (@AnnersPierse) September 19, 2012
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Michael Phelps – Flying Fish
A little comp about the greatest athlete of all time. Michael Phelps finished his career as an Olympic swimmer with an impressive 22 medals (18 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze)