11-time Olympic medalist Matt Biondi discusses the opportunity for the current crop of swimmers.
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The Social Kick Podcast #011- NCAA Rule Changes, Week 4 ISL Review and Rowdy Gaines Trivia
We’re halfway through a wild first season of pro swimming. The guys recap week 4 of ISL action from Budapest and preview the upcoming ISL derbies in November. They get into the impact of the NCAA allowing athletes to be compensated on their likeness, and what this step might mean for future NCAA eligibility of high school swimmers and the potential for international professional pro swimmers to come back and compete in the NCAA. The conversations rolls into the quality of swimming coverage for events like the Olympics and ISL, and what the future holds. Rowdy Gaines even gets some love with a special round of Rowdy trivia.
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London Calling for Roar | ISL | Budapest
London Roar captain reflects on his team’s performance in Budapest ahead of the home match in London.
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Statement | Shane Tusup Vlogs
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Swim England reveals the Value of Swimming
Swim England has released a report detailing the value of swimming to individuals, to society and to the health care system in England.
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The Great British Swim, one year on with Ross Edgley
The 4th November 2019 marked one year since Bremont Ambassador Ross Edgley completed his monumental swim around Great Britain. After 1,780 miles and 157 days it became officially recognised as “The World’s Longest Staged Sea Swim” with Ross becoming the first person in history to complete the challenge.
Bremont caught up with Ross to recount the challenges.
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Racing in Berlin | BTS | Michael Andrew Vlogs
Some fun sightseeing with “the scooter gang” before going behind the scenes as I race in Berlin.
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Swimming Lessons: When Should Kids Start To Learn To Swim?
To help decrease risks of drowning, in its latest water safety guidelines, the AAP recommends that children should start swimming lessons while under two-years-old, as the Washington Post reports.
“Research has found that swim lessons are beneficial for children starting around age 1,†Linda Quan, a co-author of the policy statement, said in an AAP news release.
“Formal lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88 percent,†says Debbie Hesse, executive director of the USA Swimming Foundation, the philanthropic arm of USA Swimming, whose goal is to have every child learn to swim.
“We have found a child can start at 6 months or when they are able to hold their head upright,†says Lindsay Mondick, senior manager of aquatics for the YMCA of the USA.
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Swimming – Road To The SEA Games 2019
The Philippines will host the 2019 South East Asian Games from November 30 to December 11. These are the 30th South East Asian Games ever organized.