Category: Organization
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Shannon Rollason (AUS) new head coach of the Danish NTC
The Danish Swimming Federation announces this morning that they have hired 40-year-old Shannon Rollason as their new head coach of the National Training Center in Copenhagen. Rollason is renowned for among other things his work with Jodie Henry and Alice Mills, gold medalists of the Athens 2004 Olympics, and comes from a similar position at…
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Westminster Swimming – Training Trip ’13
“Here are some highlights of our 2013 Training Trip to St. Pete!” Westminster Swimming – Training Trip ’13 from Pat Smith on Vimeo.
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Swimmers stage “swim in” in protest against plans to close the Newcastle City Pool
Hundreds of people have been protesting against the government cuts in Newcastle. Swimmers turned out to stage a “swim in” in protest against cost cutting plans to close the City Pool in Newcastle. Read more here on ITV and watch their videos on Vimeo.
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Dagny Knutson retires again, this time because of the financial burden
Read The New York Times Knutson stopped swimming a year ago to seek treatment for an eating disorder that she feared might kill her. She dropped out this month because her family’s savings were being siphoned by her medical bills and her college tuition. After losing her USA Swimming stipend, Knutson said, she did not…
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Swim Coach Sex Bust
High school coach Ken Fuller accused of sex with student. Katy Zachry reports. Read for instance MainlineMediaNews and WestChesterPatch
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Arizona Swim Team Has Depth, School Spirit
“This year, the Arizona swim team continues to be an elite program. From veteran swimmers who competed in the Olympic Trials to freshman swimmers adjusting to the competition, the UA’s team is amongst the nation’s strongest competitors. Team members say they love the UA and the opportunity to compete for their University.”
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NCJH Swimmers Put Team Over Talent
“In sports, you play to win. But sometimes, there can be more to it than that. As Landon Stolar, one junior high swim team in Iowa City is becoming a home for any kid that wants to jump in the pool.” http://youtu.be/xoBn-jZePWQ
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