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  • Maldives vlog 2018 | Calvyn Justus

    Jun 14, 2018

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    rokur
    in Competition

    A few weeks back I was fortunate enough to be invited to visit the Maldives and stay with the kind people at Sun Aqua Vilu Reef (https://www.sunsiyam.com/resorts/vilu…)

  • A real pain in the neck | The Great British Swim: E3

    Jun 14, 2018

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    rokur
    in Open Water

    The reality of the challenge facing Ross begins to hit home in this episode. Salt mouth, neck chafe and jellyfish are just some of the things in his way this week. Oh yeah, he’s also got the small matter of Britain’s second biggest shipping lane to deal with too.

  • Super Woman Swims in the Antarctic Ocean | Only Human

    Jun 13, 2018

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    rokur
    in Winter Swimming

    Lynne Cox is an endurance swimmer, who can survive freezing cold waters that would make normal people suffer from chronic nerve damage or even death. Being an extraordinary human, she is gifted with an unexplainable ability to resist cold temperatures, and she has now decided to swim more than a mile in the Antarctic Ocean only wearing a normal swimsuit.

    https://youtu.be/h1cy_S6p74c

  • Ben Hayley is going to swim, run and bike in 3 Extreme Triathlons

    Jun 13, 2018

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    rokur
    in Open Water

    For many people, a little outdoor run, swim or bike ride is nice in the summer. Ben Hayley is taking those activities to an extreme, competing in three Extreme Triathlons in an eight week period this summer, starting in Scotland.

  • Teen goes missing while attempting to swim across Little Miami River

    Jun 13, 2018

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    rokur
    in Safety

    Rescue crews are searching for a teen who went underwater and never came back up while swimming in the Little Miami River Saturday.

  • Off the Blocks Episode 1: Lilly King and the Indiana Swim Team

    Jun 13, 2018

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    rokur
    in Competition

    USA Swimming and Splash Magazine follows Lilly King and her teammates at the Indiana Swim Team as they prepare for the 2018 Phillips 66 National Championships.

  • It’s recommended to start swimming lessons early to keep your kids safe

    Jun 13, 2018

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    rokur
    in Safety

    For every child who dies from drowning, another five are taken to the ER for injuries that can cause brain damage, or other long term disabilities.

  • What Parents Need to Know About Backyard Swimming Pool Safety

    Jun 13, 2018

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    rokur
    in Safety

    The death of Olympian Bode Miller’s young daughter Emmy is a reminder to everyone of the potential perils of backyard swimming pools. Inside Edition spoke to Jim Spears, a swim safety expert, who gave us some essential advice. “Parents first off need to know that supervision is their priority, they can’t be on an iPad when they’re watching their child,” said Spears. “They need to pay attention to their children, have their eyes on the child at all times.”

  • Santa Clara Pro SWIM Series | Cody Miller Vlog_48

    Jun 13, 2018

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    rokur
    in Competition

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