#SeeMyAbility – The National Learn to Swim Framework is an inclusive programme that develops opportunities and provides a progressive pathway for children with a physical, sensory or learning impairment. Scottish Swimming support Learn to Swim Providers across Scotland to ensure inclusion of children with a disability in their mainstream programmes.
Learn more at https://learntoswim.scot/see-my-ability/
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Chewing the Fat with 2016 Rio Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer, Kyle Chalmers
Bevo caught up to Chew the Fat with one of Australia’s best young swimmers who won gold as an 18 year old in the 100 metres freestyle at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
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First Woman to Swim 22 Miles of San Francisco’s Shoreline Says the Strength Is All in Her Head
Maryam Sharifzadeh, the second person and first woman on record to swim the 22 miles of shoreline around San Francisco all in one shot, says the frigid water and rough surf are the ultimate test of mental fortitude.
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10 Myths About Swimming
We’re debunking the 10 most common myths we’ve heard about swimming. Tell us what crazy myths you’ve heard about swimming in the comments!
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Irish ladies can’t skip a day without swimming in cold sea water // The most liberating thing to do
In the west coast of Ireland, a group of Irish women 40 to 80 years old swim every morning in the Atlantic cold waters come rain or shine. Martell, who hasn’t missed a day in 10 years now, let us know how is it for her and the swimmers to meet at the Ladies Beach in Galway, vent together under the cold water and share a hot coffee and a warm chat afterwards. A tight-knit bunch brought together by their love to the sea.
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Nordic Championships 2019 Start Lists, Results, Live Timing & Streaming
Friday 29 November to Sunday 1 December, the Faroe Islands Swimming Association will be hosting the 2019 edition of the annual Nordic Swimming Championships and Nordic Junior Swimming Championships in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands. See www.ssf.fo/nordic-champs-2019
On the event landing page www.ssf.fo/nordic-champs-2019, links are posted to the invitation, start lists, results, live timing and eventually also the planned live streaming service on YouTube, along with some practical information like the schedule and local time.
A total of 183 swimmers have announced their participation at these championships – 44 from Estonia (EST), 32 from Finland (FIN), 27 from Denmark (DEN), 25 from Iceland (ISL), 24 from Sweden (SWE), 16 from Norway (NOR) and 15 from the Faroe Islands (FAR), with a distribution of 92 females and 91 males.
- Entry List (all together): NC2019-Competitors.pdf
- Entry List (seniors/juniors): NC2019-Competitors_Per_Agegroup.pdf
I (Rókur) am for good reason quite involved myself, as president of the Faroe Islands Swimming Association, and you can, therefore, expect me to post more also here as the event approaches. We are working hard on making it as watchable as our limited resources allow, with good help from also professionals.
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Shipping Container Swimming Pool – Container Masters
Container Masters reality tv show trailer – Re-purposed shipping containers – turned into beautiful homes and unique building projects. See different buyers, with personalities as big as their dreams, work with Container Master, Jim Russell, to bring their unique shipping container dreams to life. Follow them through the build process to the final reveal. If you’re looking for a container home or container modification we can help you source the best container builder.
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Rewind Washington | ISL
Re-live the best of the action from DC.
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Gopher Athletes Village Nutrition Center: Cooking Class with Swimming & Diving
Go inside the University of Minnesota Athletes Village’s Nutrition Center with a cooking class for the Gophers Swimming & Diving team!
