In this 5th episode, Swim Smooth Head Coach, Paul Newsome, looks at how common it is for people to turn their head and shoulders too late when they go to take a breath – this slight delay can see you needing to push down with the lead arm in order to lift yourself higher to take a breath above the bow wave. Good timing is essential to an effortless feeling stroke.
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Japan’s sudden spike in coronavirus cases after Tokyo Olympics postponement raises eyebrows
The sharp rise in cases and deaths has prompted speculations that Japan had previously understated the scope of its outbreak. Several Japanese citizens, whom ABC News spoke to on the streets of Tokyo, said they believe the government was trying to keep the numbers low so that the Olympics would take place as scheduled.
However, a doctor in Tokyo who talked to ABC News on condition of anonymity said he didn’t believe there to be a cover-up but rather that red tape has kept testing to a minimum to prevent hospitals from overcrowding.
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What’s Going On? The Future of the ISL | Cody Miller Vlogs
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Highlighters of the Stay at Home Diving Series
Sit back, relax and enjoy the Highlighters of the ‘Stay at Home Diving Series’… 📺 #StayHomeSaveLives
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Form Smart Swim Goggles Review – Augmented Reality reaches the pool
Hear from Alice who has been reviewing the Form Swim Goggles for the past 8 weeks and shares her views on this. Our full review will be published soon where you can find out more.
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MCSO arrests Valley swim coach for alleged sex crimes
Nathan Moore has been arrested after MCSO got a tip from a parent claiming their child had been having sex with Moore. Police believe there may be other victims.
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Summer Sanders | The #AskASwimPro Show
We talked with U.S. Olympian Summer Sanders about social distancing with her family, tips for athletes dealing with anxiety while they are out of the pool, and how she sees the swimming community changing after the pandemic.
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Michael Phelps’ Gold Medal Debut | Fukuoka 2001 | FINA World Championships
In 2001, a 16-year-old swimmer from the United States, who would become the most decorated Olympic athlete of all time, made his debut at the FINA World Championships in Fukuoka. His name? Michael Phelps. The US-American set a new world record in the 200-meter butterfly to become a world champion for the first time – the rest is history! Lean back and enjoy watching this epic flashback!
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Swimmer Dunford finding his feet in the music industry
Jason Dunford is synonymous with swimming in Kenya, where the 33-year-old was the biggest fish in the pool for close to a decade.
Alongside his younger brother David, they went on from one triumph to another, winning multiple medals at the African swimming Championships, All African Games, Commonwealth Games and even for Jason breaking an Olympic record.
His father, Martin Dunford was also a swimmer of no mean repute, representing Kenya in his youthful days.
Now, Jason, stage name ‘Samaki Mkuu’ is looking to ruffle the waters in the music industry with two upcoming albums that will feature household names in the Kenyan music scene, Jabali Afrika, Nazizi and Sanaipei Tande among others.
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