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DU suspends 38 swimming/diving student-athletes for attending large off-campus party

Oct 1, 2020

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in Competition, Organization

The University of Denver suspended 38 men’s and women’s swimming and diving athletes for recently attending a large off-campus party, in violation of local and state health restrictions as well as university policies addressing the spread of COVID-19.
All athletes will be forbidden to participate in team activities through the rest of the fall quarter and go through the “Student Rights and Responsibilities (SRR) process for disciplinary action, which may include interim academic suspension for the fall quarter pending the outcome of the SRR process,” the school stated in a letter sent to DU community members signed by chancellor Jeremy Haefner and athletics chancellor Karlton Creech.
The NCAA swimming and diving season is delayed to January because of COVID-19, and it could be pushed back further.
Read The Denver Post
The “Rescue Swimmer” Pool Workout

Oct 1, 2020

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in Training

Wanna look cool during your next pool workout? Do the classic PT/Swim workout that Cody used to prepare for USCG Rescue Swimmer School.
Stevie White’s Real Job? (Champion Swimmer?) | Happy Hour Podcast

Oct 1, 2020

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in Fun

Stevie White isn’t just a pretty face (and an average co-host), he’s also a record-breaking swimmer. Watch out Michael Phelps.
Arnaud Jerald: Record-breaking free diver explains the thrill of exploring ocean depths

Oct 1, 2020

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in Freediving

For many, the idea of diving 100 meters below the ocean surface without an oxygen tank could induce a panic attack.
Not Arnaud Jerald, whose obsession with the deep blue and free diving began at a young age.
“I discovered free diving at seven with my dad in Marseilles, France,” Jerald tells CNN Sport. “At 16, I had a lot of difficulty in school. I’m dyslexic. And this part of my life is so difficult because in the past, I’m really shy with the people.
“When I tried diving for the first time, I went into the depths and I opened my eyes and I just saw the blue.
“In this part of my dive, I saw a mirror and I felt what I had to do for the rest of my life.”
Read CNN

Freediving: Frenchman Arnaud Jerald breaks world record | AFP
Elite Swimming | Day in the Life of an Elite Swimmer [Podcast] | Propulsion Swimming

Oct 1, 2020

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in Competition

In this week’s episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we are exploring a day in the life of an elite swimmer.
Michael Phelps’ new role as mental health ambassador | Sunrise

Oct 1, 2020

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rokur

in Competition, Health, Mental Health

Michael Phelps is one of the most celebrated and decorated swimmers of all time. But behind the gold medals and smiles was a personal battle with anxiety and depression. Now they Olympian is speaking out and helping others as an ambassador for mental health.

Michael Phelps' new role as mental health ambassador | Sunrise
The Game Change: Swimming ft. The Pontotoc Warriors

Oct 1, 2020

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in Competition, Organization

For the past few weeks, the Game Change looked at how the Coronavirus affected the atmosphere of a football game. This week, Matt St. Jean trades in his helmet and jersey for goggles and a cap as he dives into world of swimming.

The Game Change: Swimming ft. The Pontotoc Warriors
Swimming Lessons with the Y NSW

Oct 1, 2020

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rokur

in Organization, Safety

A safe. supportive and fun environment to gain an important life skill!

Swimming Lessons with the Y NSW!
Signature Swimming – with Sindy Stewart

Oct 1, 2020

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rokur

in Organization, Safety

Sindy Stewart of Signature Swimming is teaching local children how to swim at Coleraine Grammar School. Denis McNeill went along to find more about the group.

Signature Swimming – with Sindy Stewart

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Rókur í Jákupsstovu // Production engineer and certified swim coach. Full-time IT guy, spare-time aquatics aficionado. 2 sons, 2 daughters, 1 grandson & a wife. Bureau Member of European Aquatics, liaison to Water Safety, Media & Data Management. Likes to run :-)