It is important that children with autism learn how to swim. One organization has set out to do just that.
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Hong Kong and HKSPA mourn death of swimmer Kenneth To
Kenneth King Him To (7 July 1992 – 18 March 2019) was a Hong Kong Australian swimmer who practiced individual medley, freestyle, butterfly and breaststroke. He won 6 medals at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics, was the male overall winner of the 2012 FINA Swimming World Cup and was a World Championships silver medalist. He was the holder of 16 Hong Kong national swimming records.
On 18 March 2019, To began to feel unwell in the locker room after a practice session in Florida, and was taken to a hospital, where he died. In a statement, Hong Kong Sports Institute described the 26-year-old as an exceptional person who was well loved by his teammates and competitors, and said his sudden passing is a huge loss to local sports. The Hong Kong Amateur Swimming Association, expressed sadness over To’s death, saying he is the Hong Kong record holder of various swimming events, and won glory for the SAR in many international events.
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How To Do A Crossover Turn | Whiteboard Wednesday
Our guide to mastering the crossover flip turn!
The cross over flip turn is a form of a swimming flip turn that is primarily used in the Individual Medley (I.M.) when transitioning from backstroke to breaststroke.
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This Indiana company will install a sunken living room, swim-up bar, or spa in your pool
An Indiana pool company is giving customers an experience like no other.
Thursday Pools just unveiled plans to create the world’s first “sunken living room fiberglass” pool. Yes, you read that right.
And you don’t just have the option to add a mini living/dining room — the press release says you can also purchase a fire pit, a swim-up bar, or an in-pool spa!
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A swim for charity
Imagine swimming 460 kilometres. That’s right … 460 kilometres. Well, that’s the plan for adventurer Gaven Sinclair. He’s set to swim from the a small port town of Nacala, in Mozambique … all the way to Madagascar. Courtesy #DStv403
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Super Race + Power Training | Cody Miller Vlogs
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FINA Water Polo World League Intercontinental Cup 2019
The FINA Water Polo World League Intercontinental Cup tournament starts at HBF Stadium on 26th March 2019 with eight nations competing in each of the men’s and women’s competitions.
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John Legend Explains Why His Swim Lessons Are So Important: ‘I’m Able to Live with Less Fear’
John Legend is almost ready for the deep end!
The singer, 40, is taking swim lessons for the first time since he was 5 years old.
“I’m definitely not where I need to be, but I’m much better than where I was, and it’s only been a couple months now,†he tells PEOPLE. “I’m excited. It’s so much fun to learn and to feel much more confident in the pool.â€
Legend says that he didn’t want to feel restricted due to not knowing how to swim.
“I was never afraid to go in the pool, but I was afraid to go in the deep end,†he explains. “I’m happy that I’m able to live with less fear and be able to swim with my kids. It just opens up a lot more opportunities. I just want to be comfortable in any water settings. So if we’re out on a boat on the ocean, if we’re in a pool, no matter where we are.â€
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Emily Overholt’s smile has returned after swimming through struggle
Emily Overholt was recently presented the Harry Jerome Comeback Award. Watch as she shares her story on making a comeback after losing her love for the sport.