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  • How I Became A Blind Gold Medalist Swimmer

    Nov 25, 2017

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    rokur
    in Adapted Swimming

    “I didn’t dream to become blind and I didn’t dream to become a Paralympian.”

  • Swim Clinic with Cate and Bronte Campbell (World Cup – Singapore) | Michael Andrew

    Nov 25, 2017

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    by

    rokur
    in Competition

    This is the final World Cup Vlog! I had the privilege of getting to teach a swim clinic with the incredible Campbell sisters at the Nexus International School!

  • Great North SwimRun 2018 | Brockhole on Windermere

    Nov 25, 2017

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    by

    rokur
    in Open Water

    Great North SwimRun is back for 2018 at Great North Swim’s brand new home of Brockhole On Windermere.

  • 2017 Golden Goggles Recap

    Nov 25, 2017

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    by

    rokur
    in Competition

    A recap of the evening’s events from the 14th annual Golden Goggle Awards in Los Angeles.

  • 3,000-year-old underwater castle discovered in Turkey’s largest lake

    Nov 24, 2017

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    by

    rokur
    in Nature

    Lake Van is the largest lake in Turkey – but that isn’t its only claim to fame. Van Yüzüncü Yil University archaeologists and a team of divers recently discovered an underwater fortress there. The ancient nation of Urartu could have built the castle roughly around 3,000 years ago during the Iron Age.

    Via inhabitat

  • Jason Momoa On How Drogo Became Aquaman

    Nov 24, 2017

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    by

    rokur
    in Gossip

    Jason Momoa reveals what it took to become Aquaman via Game of Thrones and Baywatch, as he talks to BBC Radio 1’s Ali Plumb about his role in the new Justice League movie.

  • Santa to swim with the penguins at the Kansas City Zoo

    Nov 24, 2017

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    rokur
    in Fun

    Santa will be taking several breaks from making toys this year to swim with the penguins at the Kansas City Zoo.

    The zoo says the first swim will be at 2 p.m. Friday. Santa also will don scuba gear to take a dip with the penguins on Saturdays and Sundays this week as well as the following three weekends.

    Read the Eagle

  • Swim Cruise

    Nov 23, 2017

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    rokur
    in Open Water

    Swim Cruise is one of a kind swim experience on one of our luxury yachts. We cruise and swim around Croatian islands all while you are enjoying and relaxing with your family and friends. Why swim on your own? Bring your whole family with you and create memories that will last a lifetime.

    https://youtu.be/csT6rn05zoY

  • 2017 Golden Goggles National Team Alumni Social Recap

    Nov 23, 2017

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    by

    rokur
    in Competition

    The USA Swimming Foundation held its annual National Team Alumni Social at the Golden Goggle Awards in Loss Angeles

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