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  • Longest distance swam underwater with one breath (female) – Guinness World Records

    Mar 20, 2018

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    rokur
    in Freediving

    Accomplished freediver, actress and model Marina Kazankova (Russia) attempted the Longest distance swam underwater with one breath (open water, female, with fins). She swam for an incredible 154m (505ft 2.98in) to set a new record.

  • Chad Le Clos vs Laszlo Cseh – Friends & Enemies – Best of FINA 2017

    Mar 20, 2018

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    rokur
    in Competition

    Chad Le Clos and Laslo Cseh a very good friends but at the pool they become enemies. The two Kings of the FINA World Championships 2017 in Budapest were one of the most expected athletes to watch after the outstanding achievements they got in Butterfly.

  • Professor Mike Tipton Talks About the Science Behind Floating

    Mar 20, 2018

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    rokur
    in Life Saving, Science

    The average temperature of British and Irish coastal waters is 12- 15ºC, cold enough to cause cold water shock. Professor Mike Tipton, leading expert in cold water survival at the University of Portsmouth, talks about what you should do if you find yourself unexpectedly in cold water.

  • The SWIM that grew Olympic Confidence | Cody Miller Vlog_28

    Mar 15, 2018

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    rokur
    in Competition

    The RACE that GREW CONFIDENCE
    After what race did I know I could become an Olympian?
    Guest star, Annie Lazor!

  • My Final College Swim

    Mar 14, 2018

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    rokur
    in Competition

    I love this sport. It’s hard to say goodbye.

  • The Inner Battle Swimming Star Ian Thorpe Fights | Legends Live On

    Mar 14, 2018

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    rokur
    in Competition, History

    A five-time Olympic Champion, Australian legend Ian Thorpe is one of the greatest swimmers ever and one the biggest stars of the Sydney Olympics, but after leaving the sport he had to overcome depression before inspiring others.

  • Daily Dunk with Duncan Scott – How long can you hold your breath?

    Mar 14, 2018

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    rokur
    in Competition

    Check out our Daily Dunk with Duncan Scott, Olympic swimming hero and our Learn to Swim ambassador, where he tells us how long he can hold his breath for.

  • MLMC Swim Carnival 2018

    Mar 14, 2018

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    rokur
    in Competition

    This was the video I made for MLMC’s swimming carnival, it was a fantastic day, super fun.
    Great job to everyone who got involved and to those who made it to the EISM competition.
    Comment below if your from MLMC or competed in the EISM swim day!!

    https://youtu.be/2tohLbUPVUI

  • World and Olympic champions to compete in first-ever FINA Marathon Series in Doha

    Mar 14, 2018

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    rokur
    in Open Water

    FINA/HOSA MARATHON SWIM WORLD SERIES

    Doha, Qatar, will host its first-ever FINA/HOSA Marathon Swim World Series event on Saturday March 17, with the turquoise waters of Doha’s iconic Corniche providing a stunning setting for reigning Olympic and World Champions to go ahead in the 10km open water races.

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