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The story of Fishtown’s ‘Forgotten Olympian’: A swimmer who refused to salute Hitler
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 country’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 Hitler’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.
Read The Inquirer
1936 Olympics men's 100m freestyle
Peter Fick
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Swimming & Diving: Breast Cancer Awareness
Swimming & Diving: Breast Cancer Awareness
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These ‘robo-bees’ can dive, swim, and jump
Water-converting device lets robot pop out of water with a spark
Read more: http://scim.ag/2gDCFmE
These ‘robo-bees’ can dive, swim, and jump
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Mama bear and cubs enjoy dip in Tennessee backyard pool
n 2016, a big mama bear and her two little cubs enjoyed a refreshing dip in the big, beautiful backyard pool of Gatlinburg, Tennessee resident Cindy Dorrow. Dorrow was surprised to see her ursine visitors so close to home, but she kept her wits about her enough to keep filming as much as she could.
See Laughing Squid
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BBC – 6 Minute English 2017 – What’s wetiquette?
How do you behave in a swimming pool? Do you respect other swimmers or do you end up in their way? Rob and Neil talk about ‘wetiquette’ and teach you other new vocabulary.
https://youtu.be/GOcZ6w1S9-U
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Short Course Underwater Tips by Optus
Our friends at Optus have put together an overview of the importance of underwater in short course.
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Swimmers run from water as killer whale swims towards shore
Raw video: Group of friends in for shock while visiting beach in New Zealand.
Swimmers run from water as killer whale swims towards shore
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An Interview With Olympic Gold Medallist And Cancer Survivor Maarten van der Weijden
Find out more about Maarten’s fundraising efforts and his amazing 200km Elfstedentocht swim in August next year, all in aid of cancer research: http://maartenvanderweijdenfoundation…
