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  • The Social Kick Podcast #014 Sun Yang Doping Case and ISL American Derby

    Nov 25, 2019

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    in Competition

    The guys get together to chat about the recent news on Sun Yang’s hearing. Bryan goes into detail about the differences in drug testing organizations but the guys agree that it is unlikely Sun Yang will get suspended. On a more positive note, Luke is impressed with the younger generation in USA swimming. They also discuss the recent American leg of the International Swimming League as the crew speculates that some individuals might have rested and others may fully rest for the finale in Vegas.

  • Day 2 Highlights | ISL London

    Nov 25, 2019

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    in Competition

    Highlights of Day 2 in London as Energy Standard come away with the team win and qualify for Las Vegas.

  • Popular Victorian beaches swarmed with deadly jellyfish | Nine News Australia

    Nov 25, 2019

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    in Nature

    Swimmers and surfers warned of the influx of deadly blue bottle jellyfish at Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island in Victoria.

  • Volvo Cars presents – Open Water

    Nov 25, 2019

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    in Para Swimming, Triathlon

    From Paralympic swimmer to Paralympic triathlete, Lauren Steadman shares her life on the elite circuit as well as the importance of looking after our planet’s oceans, lakes and waterways

  • Ice water swimming in Lake Baikal

    Nov 25, 2019

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    in Winter Swimming

    Russian winter swimmers, also known as “walruses” in the country, took to the freezing waters of Lake Baikal to mark national Walrus Day. The athletes plunged into the 4-Celsius-degree (39 Fahrenheit) water of the lake, which rarely climbs past 10 Celsius degrees (50 Fahrenheit), even in summer.

  • Project director of Birmingham 2022 Aquatics Centre claims venue still on budget despite cost increase

    Nov 25, 2019

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    in Swimming Pools

    The project director of the Sandwell Aquatics Centre for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham has told Councillors the budget for the venue has not overrun, despite the final costings for it having been confirmed to be at £73 million ($94 million/€85 million) – £13 million ($17 million/€15 million) more than first estimated.

    Read Inside the Games

    https://youtu.be/UF1YJMxhEC4

  • Ursinus College Cancels Remainder Of Swim Season Over Reported Hazing

    Nov 25, 2019

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    in Organization

    Ursinus College has canceled the remainder of the swimming season for both men’s and women’s teams following a hazing scandal.

    In a lengthy statement released by the college on Friday, officials did not get into specifics about what exactly happened but stated, “… the men’s and women’s swimming teams had committed violations of the college’s anti-hazing policy and student code of conduct.”

    The statement went on to say, “The incident involved alcohol and underage drinking.”

    Officials with The Division III school located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania also put the coach on probation.

    See ABC6

  • Olympic Gold Medalist Surprised With Home Renovation After Tragic Accident | George to the Rescue

    Nov 25, 2019

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    in Gossip

    Even after a tragic accident left her paralyzed from the waist down, Olympic swimmer Amy Van Dyken-Rouen stays as strong and positive as ever. Being confined to a wheelchair, however, makes most of her house inaccessible to her, with stovetops, sinks, and cabinets just out of reach. No detail is too small in this rescue, as George and the team make several seemingly minor but impactful alterations to Amy’s kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and more to help reinforce a sense of independence to this inspiring woman, who is so much more than her handicap.

  • Henley Swim Festival – 2020

    Nov 24, 2019

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    in Open Water

    Henley Swim Festival – 2020
    Sign Up – https://henleyswim.niftyentries.com/O…

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