Can’t go to the pool due to COVID-19? Here are 7 tips to start wild swimming in cold water instead. Story: https://simon-willis.blogspot.com/202…
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70% of Japanese don’t expect Tokyo Olympics to go on as scheduled: Survey
Major sports events are being postponed and cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has insisted that the Summer Olympics will go ahead as scheduled, kicking off on July 24. However, Japanese citizens are not so hopeful. A survey by Kyodo News revealed that close to 70% don’t expect the Games to go ahead. Mr Abe said he has secured the support from G7 leaders for a “complete” Olympic Games with spectators present.
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MOBOTIX & SwimEye Help Protect Swimmers from Drowning
Swimming pool accidents can happen quickly, and most people never see them coming! The intelligent MOBOTIX & SwimEye solution detects persons lying on the pool floor within 5-20 seconds and automatically triggers an alarm in an emergency. The unique system helps lifeguards improve their reaction-time, as they initiate a rescue. Read the full story here https://www.mobotix.com/en/swimeye
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IOC: No need for ‘drastic decisions’ on Tokyo Olympics, but qualifying procedures will be modified
In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, the International Olympic Committee reiterated Tuesday that it believes there is “no need for any drastic decisions” regarding the viability of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, scheduled to begin July 24.
But it also acknowledged that Olympic qualifying procedures in several sports will be modified — and soon.
In a statement released Tuesday, the IOC said it is working with international sports federations on adjustments to Olympic qualifying processes, which it said will be finalized by the start of April.
Though the qualification procedures vary from sport to sport, the IOC also issued guidelines for all changes — including a reliance upon “on-field results.” Any alterations to Olympic qualification processes must be based upon rankings from the international federation or historical results, it said, and the changes must “reflect, where possible, the existing principles of the respective qualification systems.”
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ABC Swim Diplomas in The Netherlands (for Children & Adults) – Jovie’s Home
Today I’m speaking with Remco, Chairman of the Board of SML Zwemmen School in The Hague, about swimming lessons, diplomas and a lot more! Thank you, Remco, for your time and expertise!
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Tom Daley’s Debut! | Rome 2009 – Full Length | Men’s 10m Platform Final | FINA World Championships
It was in 2009 when a young British diver shined for the first time. His name? Tom Daley. Watch the Men’s 10m Platform Final of the FINA World Championships – Rome 2009! (Full Session) in the comfort of your home.
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Japan Olympic Committee Deputy Head has Coronavirus
Japan Olympic Committee’s deputy chief Kozo Tashima said on Tuesday he had tested positive for the coronavirus, as doubts increase over whether Tokyo can safely host the Games.
“Today, my test result showed positive for the new coronavirus,” Tashima said in a statement, issued via the Japan Football Association, which he also heads.
Tashima said he was on a business trip since 28 February, first heading to Belfast to attend the annual general meeting of the International Football Association Board.
From 2 March, he visited Amsterdam for a UEFA meeting to give a presentation on Japan’s bid for the 2023 women’s World Cup.
On 3 March, he attended a general meeting of UEFA.
“In Amsterdam and in Europe in early March, the level of nervousness against the novel coronavirus was not the same as now. Everyone was still doing hugs, handshakes and bises (cheek kissing),” he said in the statement.
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Ice Swimming Challenge | 5 Minutes in 0.9°C Water
For this months Propulsion Swimming Challenge we were invited by Ice Swimming World Champion, John Myatt to experience his ice barrel at ice HQ. John uses this barrel to help aclimatise his body to the freezing water temperatures he faces when competing in Ice swimming!
We spent a 5 minutes each in the water, which was a barmy 0.9 degrees celcius, so that we could see just what insane conditions he has to deal with!
WARNING – We completed this challenge under the expert guidance of an experienced professional. We wouldn’t recommend doing this alone without expert knowledge.
John won Gold in his age group at the Ice Swimming World Championships in Murmansk, Russia 2019. If you want to listen to our podcast interview with John follow this link – https://youtu.be/lNZ1aZsJhvo
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Forming A New Habit – Cold Water Swimming
Overcoming the challenges of embedding a new habit…