Swimmer's Daily

  • This week’s Op-Doc is “The Diver,” by Esteban Arrangoiz. Part four in “A Moment in Mexico,” our special six-part series of Op-Docs by Mexican directors, “The Diver” profiles a man who has found long lasting contentment in a dirty job: diving into the sewers and water treatment plants of Mexico City to clear blockages and reduce the risk of floods.

    As Arrangoiz writes, “Mexico is undergoing multiple crises: humanitarian, corruption, garbage. This film shows us how through his work, a human being is capable of finding beauty, pleasure and the essence of his humanity inside the detritus. This moves me, gives me hope and compels me to make movies. I think Mexico needs stories like these.”

  • Junior swimmer Katie Taylor has earned the MVC swimmer of the week honor twice this season. Since she was a freshman, Katie has been winning races and breaking records. Brad Wells looks at what brought her to UNI.

    Katie Taylor – UNI junior swimmer

  • I’m Will Jonathan, the mental coach for the Florida State University Swim team. In this video, I want to share with you 3 mental tips and advice for those of you who plan on swimming in college in the future that will help you to succeed and be your best in your first year.

    https://youtu.be/GV2N_nM4eBY

  • A couple were struggling in a rip current at Rodeo Beach in Marin County when a pair of good Samaritan surfers sprang into action. Emily Turner reports. (1/7/19)

  • Delta PD Const. Kelly Seib is raising money and awareness for a good cause.

  • A Roanoke Valley swim school has had to cancel classes until the partial government shutdown ends.

    Aquatic Adventures Swim School, which serves more than 200 students, decided to replace its pool over Christmas break so it wouldn’t affect classes. The new pool, which was shipped from Korea, made it to customs Dec. 19, 2018, but now it’s stuck there. Officials say they can’t release the pool until the shutdown is over because Homeland Security is operating on a smaller staff.

    Now, Aquatic Adventures has had to cancel its classes and put contractors on hold.

    “We are doing everything we can to get up and get swimming as soon as possible. My instructors are being in the water. We’re missing seeing the kids,” said Mary Kerr, owner of Aquatic Adventures.

    See WSLS

  • The chick entrusted to the care of Sydney’s same-sex penguin couple learns how to swim!

    Famous Chick of Same-Sex Penguin Couple Learns to Swim

    Watch Adorable Baby of Gay Penguin Dads Learn How to Swim

  • I don’t understand the title, but the message is strong :-)

    “Keep an eye on them.”

    https://youtu.be/oYgsXnhDK7w

  • Don’t miss this student produced story on BAHS swimmers and sisters Rachel and Annie Kramer. Sports media students Chris Mickelson and Adam Burch sat down with the sisters to get their thoughts on what it’s like competing together and much more. Check it out!