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  • ‘Flock of Flying Mattresses’ Surprises Swimmers

    Aug 20, 2019

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    rokur
    in WTF

    Swimmers in Denver, Colorado were left stunned after a gust of wind blew a ‘flock of mattresses’ into a swimming pool.

  • Scottish National Open Water Championships 2019

    Aug 20, 2019

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    rokur
    in Open Water

    A recap from our #SNOWs19 event in Loch Venachar, Callander.

    Find out more about Open Water swimming at http://bit.ly/30gcY0u

  • Madisyn Cox: Steadfast Strength, Episode #25

    Aug 20, 2019

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    rokur
    in Psychology

    How do you stay strong in the face of adversity – and how do you do it with tenacity and grace? US swimmer Madisyn Cox joins the podcast to talk about overcoming a major career setback to continue to do the sport she loves — swimming. Cox discusses how time management and tapping into her life’s support system has aided her success so far. She shares her goals for the future, including training to qualify for the 2020 Olympics and applying for medical schools.

    “Even in tough times, you still go in, you put your head down, you put in the work,” Cox said, when giving advice for cultivating a champion’s mindset.

  • MSAC Promo (feat. Mack Horton)

    Aug 20, 2019

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    rokur
    in Competition

  • How To Stop Your Legs Sinking Whilst Swimming | The Most Common Swim Mistake?

    Aug 20, 2019

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    by

    rokur
    in Technique, Triathlon

    When you’re swimming can you look down and see your toes almost dragging along the bottom of the pool? Mark and Heather have got some tips and pointers to help you get your legs away from the bottom of the pool and in line with the rest of your body!

  • 28th Annual Hobbs Pond Swim

    Aug 20, 2019

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    rokur
    in Open Water

    Scenes from the 28th Annual Hobbs Pond Swim in Hope on Aug. 17.

  • Novice Meet Swimming Tournament 2019

    Aug 20, 2019

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    rokur
    in Organization

    Over 250 Kids from different parts of the country came for this event. This is an opportunity for the swimming coaches to find and build their program. Check out more of the Novice Meet Swimming Tournament here on Home Base Plus.

    Home Base Plus, one of Team MMPI’s eight original shows airing on GMA News TV, is the number one companion for lifestyle and real estate features in Philippine television covering the largest and trending property developers, events and essentials for your home.

    Team MMPI (Marnie Manicad Productions International) is a Philippine-based production company whose production endeavors include original television and online content for the local and international audience.

  • Bucks County swim club temporarily closed after storm injures 9

    Aug 20, 2019

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    rokur
    in Swimming Pools

    A Bucks County swim club is closed until further notice after a tree fell on a large tent, injuring nine people.

    Lower Southampton Township workers surveyed the damage at Dolphin Swim Club, a public swim club run by the township, one day after a quick-moving storm blew through.

    The pavilion-like tent was left mangled, crushed by a tree that authorities say was struck by lightning.

    See ABC 7

  • Is swimming a real sport? | Ask Lenny

    Aug 20, 2019

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    rokur
    in Competition

    Olympic gold medalist, Lenny Krayzelburg answers all sorts of random questions from the internet this month.

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