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  • WXYZ Senior Salute: Macomb Dakota swimmer Zach Colo

    Apr 3, 2020

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    rokur
    in Competition

    WXYZ Senior Salute: Macomb Dakota swimmer Zach Colo. Brad Galli has more.

  • Helen Beveridge – Loch Lomond Solo Swim

    Apr 3, 2020

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    rokur
    in Open Water

    On the 20th of August 2016, in a time of 15 hours and 6 minutes Helen Beveridge swam the length of Loch Lomond from Ardlui to Balloch. The swim was part of the BLDSA Loch Lomond Championships and thus ratified and certified by the British Long Distance Swimming Association (BLDSA). She came in second place.

  • Most bench presses underwater – Guinness World Records

    Apr 3, 2020

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    rokur
    in Dryland

    Bench presses are hard enough, but imagine doing them at the bottom of a lake!

    Well, that’s exactly what Greg Wittstock (USA) did to achieve the record for the most consecutive bench presses underwater, managing an amazing total of 62.

    Greg’s attempt took place in St. Charles, Illinois, USA, on 1 October 2019.

  • Cell Mates Lower Body Home Recovery | Swimmer Strength

    Apr 3, 2020

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    rokur
    in Dryland

    We are bringing you Movement With No Pain class virtual style: pause the video where you need the stretching more and resume once you feel the area is good – give at least 2-3 minutes per area!

  • Mic’d Up with Peter Bishop

    Apr 3, 2020

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    rokur
    in Competition

  • Yoga for Swimmers – Wake Up Your Upper Body

    Apr 3, 2020

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    rokur
    in Dryland

    This yoga for swimmers sequence is an amazing way to wake up the upper body work on your posture. With many of us working at home this is also a great way to get up and moving whether you are a swimmer, multi-sport athlete or none of the above.

  • USRPT In A River. What To Do If You’re A Swimmer During COVID-19

    Apr 3, 2020

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    rokur
    in Training

    Day 6 of river training in 8°C / 46.5°F due to pool closures. Today I am attempting some Ultra Short Race Pace Training (USRPT) in the river. Should be interesting.

  • FaceTimeFika with Sarah Sjöström

    Apr 3, 2020

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    rokur
    in Competition

    How do COVID-19 restrictions affect an Olympic champion? How do you keep training while social distancing? Ambassador Howery is following the CDC and Folkhälsomyndigheten guidelines and practicing social distancing but is meeting Swedes for #FaceTimeFika. His latest chat was with Sweden’s top swimmer, Sarah Sjöström. Check out the video for some of the highlights from their conversation!

  • Swimming From Home Talk Show: Caeleb Dressel Challenges Himself to Say No

    Apr 3, 2020

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    rokur
    in Competition

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