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  • Munich has been named as host of the second edition of the multi-sport European Championships in 2022.

    Athletics, cycling, golf, gymnastics, rowing and triathlon have also been confirmed for the sports programme in the German city.

    All six sports featured at the first European Championships in Glasgow and Berlin last year, alongside aquatics which has not been confirmed for a repeat appearance.

    Participating European Federations unanimously approved Munich’s bid, which was first agreed by the City’s Council in March.

    Most of the events in 2022 will take place in and around Munich Olympic Park, with organisers hoping for an “extraordinary festival atmosphere” and the chance to easily watch several different sports.

    The Championships will mark the 50th anniversary of the 1972 Summer Olympics staged in Munich and will be held between August 11 and 21.

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  • On my recent trip to Wuhan I came across the Wuhan Yangtze river swimming club, who meet twice a day in rain, snow or sunshine, dodge boats and navigate crazy currents all in the name of exercise. I was seriously impressed by how hard core these guys were, and I wanted to see if I could somewhat ‘get on their level’. I tried, I didn’t die (spoiler alert), and I live to tell the tale!

  • Ryan Lochte is still struggling with the fallout from his false claims of a robbery during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

    The professional swimmer, 35, discusses the headline-making incident on Alex Rodriguez‘s new CNBC show, Back in the Game. The four-episode series follows the former MLB player mentoring and giving advice to athletes and entertainers who have fallen from grace in their respective careers.

    In an exclusive clip from the upcoming one-on-one interview, Lochte gets emotional as he opens up about the situation, which saw him receive a 10-month suspension from the sport after being charged with falsely communicating a crime.

    “One mistake changed my entire life,” he tells Rodriguez, 44. “I went from hero to zero. I’m just trying to fight my way back to the top again.”

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    Back in the Game: Full Opening – The Ryan Lochte Episode | CNBC Prime

     

  • This is the tail of how two Las Vegas Mermaids made a splash breaking two new Guinness World Records titles.

    Ariana Liuzzi and Logan Halverson broke the record titles for Most air rings blown underwater in one minute and Most 360° downward spins underwater in one minute in Las Vegas.

    How two fin-tastic Mermaids broke records – Guinness World Records

  • Firefighter and cross-channel swimmer Rachael Lee holds the Irish record – for men and women – for crossing the English Channel. Rachael speaks about her work, lifestyle and the positive benefits swimming can have.

    "Swimming is my little sense of mindfulness" – Record breaking Irish swimmer Rachael Lee on sport…

  • As part of the East German national swim team, Axel was frustrated that his sporting achievements were used to improve the reputation of the state.

    After meeting the West German swim team at an international event, he asked for help to escape. This is Axel Mitbauer’s story. #Keepfreedomunlocked #🗝️

    Axel Mitbauer: The East German's Long Swim to Freedom

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