Category: Para Swimming
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World champion Elena Krawzow vs. turbine swimming system EasyStar
Countercurrent system of a special kind – a turbine swimming system: Binder EasyStar / HydroStar The No. 1 in swimming Elena Krawzow tests the no. 1 turbine swimming system EasyStar. 8 reasons for HydroStar / EasyStar ⬇️ ✅ Unique swimming experience ✅ Optimal swim training ✅ Low noise and vibration ✅ Natural counterflow ✅ Easy…
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Swimming gave her a new lease of life | Generation Grit | The Straits Times
Ms. Foo Xu Hui had to give up dance and gymnastics after a sudden fall in junior college left her in a wheelchair. She adapted to her new life and picked up swimming along the way. Watch this video on YouTube
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World Para Swimming World Series Event in Italy Cancelled
The World Para Swimming World Series event in Lignano, Italy, which was scheduled to take place this week (27 February-1 March), has been cancelled. The decision by the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and Italian Para Swimming Federation (FINP) to cancel the event follows guidance by the President of Friuli Venezia Giulia Region following 76 confirmed…
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One-Armed Swimmer Headed To State Meet
Addie Schiemann is anything but shy when it comes to her passion for the pool. “I really do have a love for swimming,” Schiemann said. “I love the way it feels in the water and I love my teammates and I love all my coaches.” The 17 year old has competed in the sport since…
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Natalie du Toit on her Laureus Sports Award nomination
Former Paralympic swimmer Natalie du Toit speaks about her nomination for the Laureus Sporting Moment of the last 20 years. Watch this video on YouTube
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“First Ones Home” – Australian Paralympic Swimming Team 2020
In preparation for Tokyo 2020, The Australian Paralympic Swim Team took a deep dive into their values and team culture to create their anthem “First Ones Homeâ€. Working with each other over the two days to negotiate lyrics, learn dance moves and create scenes for their video clip, the team go to know each other…
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Natalie du Toit nominated for the Laureus Sporting Moment
Olympic swimmer Natalie du Toit has been nominated for the Laureus Sporting Moment of the last 20 years. Fans from around the world voted for her to take the category in Berlin on Monday. Watch this video on YouTube
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How a competitive swimmer is helping perfect a new amputation procedure
Bionic limbs, long the stuff of science fiction fantasy, are becoming reality. An extremely rare vascular disease caused New Hampshire’s Morgan Stickney, a pre-med student and elite swimmer, to have both legs amputated. But she underwent an experimental amputation surgery that reconnects muscles and nerves, enabling them to more effectively control prosthetic limbs. WGBH’s Cristina…