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OMEGA unveils Limited Edition Seamaster – Planet Ocean “Michael Phelps”

Nov 1, 2017

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If blue is your favorite colour you are in luck as everything on this new OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean â€œMichael Phelpsâ€ is done to remind the wearer of water and swimming pools, even going so far as calling their colour scheme â€œpool-blueâ€.

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The Seamaster Planet Ocean “Michael Phelps” is limited to just 280 pieces. A salute to the great aquatic athlete’s 28 Olympic Games medals – 23 of them gold. Though Phelps is famous for racing ahead, the watch’s chronograph function stays right on the beat.

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Brazilian court revives case against Olympian Ryan Lochte

Oct 31, 2017

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in Competition

Over the summer, it appearedÂ Ryan LochteÂ had been cleared of criminal charges in Brazil after he was accused of fabricating a story about getting robbed at gunpoint in Rio de Janeiro during the 2016 Olympics.

Not so fast.

On Friday, a decision made by an appeals court that originally ruled the case should be dismissed was reversed, according to USA Today, which cited Brazilian newspaper O Globo. The ruling came after Rio’s prosecutor’s office filed its own appeal.

“I’m disappointed that they’re trying to take another shot at it,” Lochte’s attorney Jeff Ostrow told USA Today. “I think they should just let it die because they lost and because he didn’t do anything wrong. But for whatever reason, they want to try to save face and continue this charade, let them do what they gotta do and we’ll continue to fight it because we believe we’re right.”

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Tokyo marks 1,000 days until 2020 Olympics

Oct 28, 2017

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in Competition

Tokyo marked 1,000 days to go until the opening ceremony of the 2020 Olympics on Saturday, with countdown events held to set the mood for the games.

Preparation for the Olympics, to be held July 24-Aug 9, 2020, is making progress, with its main stadium currently being built in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward with its completion set for November 2019.

Tokyo’s second Olympics will feature a record 33 sports and 339 events. The capital hosted the Olympics in 1964.

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Swimming Icon Terry Laughlin Dies

Oct 27, 2017

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in Organization

Terry Laughlin could make anyone fall in love with swimming.

He talked about his sport as if it were art, like poetry or dance. TheÂ Total Immersion training methodÂ that he developed over his 45-year coaching career didnâ€™t just hone swimmersâ€™ technique; it also encouraged a way of thinking, an approach to life, whose basic principle was to move in harmony with the water, rather than fight it.

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A Special Senior Group of Swimmers At Cheshire High School Just Can’t Be Beaten

Oct 26, 2017

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in Competition
The story of Fishtown’s ‘Forgotten Olympian’: A swimmer who refused to salute Hitler

Oct 26, 2017

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in History

American reporters claimed French and Austrians, among others, were too quick to oblige Hitler, including dipping their flags to the ruler and giving the Nazi salute as they passed. The German people returned the salute, cheering loudly at each countryâ€™s obedience.

When the Americans marched, they turned to face Hitler. But instead of outstretching their arms, they removed their straw hats, and pulled them close to their hearts. The flag bearer refused to dip the flag in Hitlerâ€™s direction.

A hissing sound rose from the crowd. The sound of vibrating lips pursed together.

The Nazis blew raspberries.

A native Philadelphian absorbed the brunt of the backlash. Some believe the 1930s equivalent of Michael Phelps may have been cheated out of a medal in retaliation.

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Swimming & Diving: Breast Cancer Awareness

Oct 25, 2017

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in Health, Organization
These â€˜robo-beesâ€™ can dive, swim, and jump

Oct 25, 2017

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in Technology

Water-converting device lets robot pop out of water with a spark

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Mama bear and cubs enjoy dip in Tennessee backyard pool

Oct 25, 2017

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in Nature

n 2016, a big mama bear and her two little cubsÂ enjoyed a refreshing dipÂ in the big, beautiful backyard pool ofÂ Gatlinburg, TennesseeÂ residentÂ Cindy Dorrow. Dorrow was surprised to see her ursine visitors so close to home, but she kept her wits about her enough toÂ keep filming as much as she could.

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