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How To Overcome A Fear Of Open Water | Global Triathlon Network
Struggling with a fear of open water? You’re not alone.
In this video, we dive into the different types of fear, common triggers, and actionable strategies to help you manage open water anxiety. We are joined by world-renowned sports psychologist Dr Jim Taylor, who breaks down the psychology behind fear responses. Plus, we share our own experiences and practical tips to help you stay calm and swim with confidence. -
Find Your Butterfly Rhythm | Full Swim Training Session | Kaitlin Frehling
Want to find your butterfly rhythm? Swim with me as I work through a full training session and show you how I bring the Butterfly Blueprint into real swimming sets.
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The Beach Is The Only Place Children Have Left To Play In Gaza | Focus | The Guardian
Three years of war have destroyed almost every playground in Gaza. For Hala, an orphaned child, a swimming club on the beach offers a rare chance to escape the realities of war.
The club was set up by Amjed Tantesh, who once hoped to train swimmers for Palestine’s Olympic team. Now, in a pool built from the rubble, he’s offering free lessons to children affected by war. The Guardian follows Hala and her brother Amir as they attend their first lesson, confront their fear of the sea and find a place where they can simply be children again.
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High-tech Shark Deterrence – Australia’s New Strategy For Safe Beaches | Dw Documentary
After a series of fatal shark attacks, Australia is turning toward high-tech solutions. This includes drones, smart capture systems and cutting-edge research, which — unlike shark nets — don’t harm the predatory fish.
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What Did 17 Year Old Shin Ohashi Do Differently During His World Record 200 Breaststroke? | The Swim Scribe
At five feet six inches, 17 year old Japanese swimmer Shin Ohashi doesn’t exactly tower over the rest of the field in the breaststroke events. However once you start looking at race results he DOES start to stand above the rest of the world in a matter of speaking, and we just saw that fact on full display when he SMASHED the world record in the 200 breaststroke at the 2026 Asian Games. We’re going to look at how exactly this race played out, what it looks like compared to the next fastest swims in history and the technical details of his stroke that allows his height to work FOR him instead of AGAINST him.
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Where the World is Quiet | Shearwater Research Inc.
There are few places quieter than beneath a frozen lake. Suspended under a sheet of ice, surrounded by muted light and the distant crackle of a living winter landscape, ice freedivers enter a world that is equal parts adventure, challenge, and meditation.
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Learn-to-Swim Stories – Michael Elliott on Why Learning to Swim Early Matters | Myrtha Pools
Why is learning to swim from an early age so important?
Michael Elliott, founder of Red Whale Swim School, shares the personal story behind the creation of a swimming environment designed specifically for young children, from warm water and teachers in the pool to spaces where children can feel comfortable and confident.
In this Learn-to-Swim Stories interview, Michael explains why swimming is more than a sport: it is a life skill that can help children develop confidence, water awareness and a lasting connection with swimming. -
California’s Dirtiest Beach Is Swimmable Again, The Culprit? Pigeon Poop. | Swim California
Fifteen years ago, Cowell Beach was synonymous with the dirtiest water in California. It sat at the top of Heal the Bay’s Beach Bummer List year after year. Surfers wouldn’t go in. Swimmers wouldn’t go in. The city ran a million-dollar grant programme trying to fix it.