Swimmer's Daily

  • Italy: the magnificent eight

    An 8-medal haul from Italy highlighted the third day of the European Junior Swimming Championships at Hodmezovasarhely. They won two titles and missed another two by tiny margins. A rare disqualification of a champion was the most dramatic event of the afternoon session which also saw the first titles for Croatia and Portugal.

    Egorova Polina RUS 100 Butterfly Women Heats LEN 43rd Arena European Junior Swimming Championships Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary Day03 08-07-2016 Photo Andrea Masini/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto
    Gonzalez De Oliveira Hugo ESP 200 Backstroke Men Heats LEN 43rd Arena European Junior Swimming Championships Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary Day03 08-07-2016 Photo Andrea Masini/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto
    Holub Tamila Hryhorivna POR 1500 Freestyle Women Final Gold Medal LEN 43rd Arena European Junior Swimming Championships Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary Day03 08-07-2016 Photo Andrea Masini/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto
    Litchfield Joe GBR 200 Medley Men Final Gold Medal LEN 43rd Arena European Junior Swimming Championships Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary Day03 08-07-2016 Photo Andrea Masini/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto
    Milak Kristof HUN 200 Butterfly Men Final Gold Medal LEN 43rd Arena European Junior Swimming Championships Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary Day03 08-07-2016 Photo Andrea Masini/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto
    Miressi Alessandro ITA 100 Freestyle Men Final Gold Medal LEN 43rd Arena European Junior Swimming Championships Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary Day03 08-07-2016 Photo Andrea Masini/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto
    Obrovac Nikola CRO 50 Breaststroke Men Final Gold Medal LEN 43rd Arena European Junior Swimming Championships Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary Day03 08-07-2016 Photo Andrea Masini/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto
    Russian Federation RUS 4X100 Medley Relay Women Final Gold Medal LEN 43rd Arena European Junior Swimming Championships Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary Day03 08-07-2016 Photo Andrea Masini/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto
    Team Poland POL 4X200 Freestyle Relay Men Final Gold Medal LEN 43rd Arena European Junior Swimming Championships Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary Day03 08-07-2016 Photo Andrea Masini/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto
    Verona Giulia ITA 200 Breaststroke Women Final Gold Medal LEN 43rd Arena European Junior Swimming Championships Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary Day03 08-07-2016 Photo Andrea Masini/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto

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  • Kolesnikov sets new WJR, Team GB clinches 4 titles

    Great Britain enjoyed a brilliant day at the European Junior Swimming Championships at Hodmezovasarhely, amassing four titles. Still, the best individual effort belonged to a Russian, Kliment Kolesnikov who set a new World Junior Record in the men’s 100m back.

    Mordashev Kirill RUS 200 Breaststroke Men Final Gold Medal LEN 43rd Arena European Junior Swimming Championships Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary Day02 07-07-2016 Photo Andrea Masini/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto
    Podium 100 Backstroke Men Final LEN 43rd Arena European Junior Swimming Championships Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary Day02 07-07-2016 Photo Andrea Masini/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto
    Podium 400 Freestyle Women Final LEN 43rd Arena European Junior Swimming Championships Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary Day02 07-07-2016 Photo Andrea Masini/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto
    Podium 200 Butterfly Women Final LEN 43rd Arena European Junior Swimming Championships Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary Day02 07-07-2016 Photo Andrea Masini/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto
    Podium 100 Freestyle Women Final LEN 43rd Arena European Junior Swimming Championships Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary Day02 07-07-2016 Photo Andrea Masini/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto
    Podium 200 Breaststroke Men Final LEN 43rd Arena European Junior Swimming Championships Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary Day02 07-07-2016 Photo Andrea Masini/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto
    Podium 200 Backstroke Women Final LEN 43rd Arena European Junior Swimming Championships Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary Day02 07-07-2016 Photo Andrea Masini/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto
    Podium 1500 Freestyle Men Final LEN 43rd Arena European Junior Swimming Championships Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary Day02 07-07-2016 Photo Andrea Masini/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto
    Podium 4X100 Freestyle Mixed Final LEN 43rd Arena European Junior Swimming Championships Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary Day02 07-07-2016 Photo Andrea Masini/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto
    (L to R) Stephens Laura Large Emily GBR 200 Butterfly Women Final Gold and Bronze Medal LEN 43rd Arena European Junior Swimming Championships Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary Day02 07-07-2016 Photo Andrea Masini/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto
    Kesely Ajna HUN 400 Freestyle Women Final Gold Medal LEN 43rd Arena European Junior Swimming Championships Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary Day02 07-07-2016 Photo Andrea Masini/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto
    Kesely Ajna HUN 400 Freestyle Women Final Gold Medal LEN 43rd Arena European Junior Swimming Championships Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary Day02 07-07-2016 Photo Andrea Masini/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto
    Kolesnikov Kliment RUS 100 Backstroke Men Final Gold Medal New World Junior Record LEN 43rd Arena European Junior Swimming Championships Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary Day02 07-07-2016 Photo Andrea Masini/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto
    Kolesnikov Kliment RUS 100 Backstroke Men Final Gold Medal New World Junior Record LEN 43rd Arena European Junior Swimming Championships Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary Day02 07-07-2016 Photo Andrea Masini/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto

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  • A Navy SEAL trainee drowned after an instructor repeatedly dunked him underwater, violating training guidelines and contributing to the sailor’s death, according to a San Diego medical examiner’s report released Wednesday that called the incident a homicide.

    Seaman James Derek Lovelace died May 6 following a pool exercise at the grueling SEAL basic training course in Coronado. The Navy didn’t announce the death until days later after officials were questioned by The Virginian-Pilot and NBC News. Navy officials initially described the incident as a training mishap during a routine exercise. But numerous sources told NBC News and The Pilot that the death had been caused by an instructor going too far.

    The medical examiner’s report agreed: “It is our opinion that the actions, and inactions, of the instructors and other individuals involved were excessive and directly contributed to the death, and the manner of death is best classified as homicide.”

    Read The Virginian-Pilot

    Charges likely after Navy SEAL trainee dies during drill

  • At last week’s Olympic swimming trials, spectators got to see the very best American swimmers compete to attend the 2016 Olympics. What they may not have known is that behind the scenes were creatures not often see poolside: Dogs. USA Swimming welcomed 30 therapy dogs at the Olympic swimming trials in Omaha, Nebraska, to help swimmers cope with stress and anxiety associated with competing. The therapy dogs appear to have been a resounding success, with at least one competitor claiming that the friendly pups improved her performance in the water.

    Read Bustle

  • On July 4th, 2016, a group of experienced sailors in Maryland encountered a baby raccoon who somehow became stranded in the Chesapeake Bay at Swann Creek Marina, trying to stay above water and crying out for help. Luckily, they were able to tow the little coon back to land with the clever use of a life preserver and an inflatable motorboat.

    Read Laughing Squid

  • Your rheumatoid arthritis is flaring up? A trainer at your local gym suggests a safe and easy way to treat it: a three-minute session in a freezing tank, called whole body cryotherapy (WBC). He says not only will WBC help you put an end to rheumatoid arthritis pain better than an ice bath or pack, but also promises that a couple sessions will help with depression and weight loss!

    Not so fast.

    The problem is, this so-called “treatment” hasn’t been proven to do any of these things.

    And despite claims by many spas and wellness centers to the contrary, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not have evidence that WBC effectively treats diseases or conditions like Alzheimer’s, fibromyalgia, migraines, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, stress, anxiety or chronic pain.

    “Based on purported health benefits seen in many promotions for cryotherapy spas, consumers may incorrectly believe that the FDA has cleared or approved WBC devices as safe and effective to treat medical conditions,” says Aron Yustein, M.D., a medical officer in the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health. “That is not the case.”

    In fact, not a single WBC device has been cleared or approved by the agency in support of these claims.

    Read FDA

  • Guest post by Poolview

    Spending the day by the pool or beach can be great fun, giving you and your family the opportunity to enjoy each other’s company, and go for a dip in the water to relax and cool off. However, although swimming is a fantastic way to exercise, as well as being fun for adults and children alike, the potential dangers of water should not be underestimated and this is an especially important consideration for children that cannot swim.

    • 400+ people drown every year!
      To ensure that no one in your family becomes a drowning statistic this year always ensure that your children wear an approved floatation device when they go swimming- even if the water is shallow.
    • Always check the water
      If your family enjoy swimming in open water then it is essential that you check the area, and the water before anyone gets in. Check the waters depth, temperature and currents. If you aren’t sure about the safety of the water then do not get in because 85% of open water drowning incidents occurs because of a lack of knowledge of the risks of the site.
    • Stay within arm’s reach
      In the UK and Ireland, one person every 20 hours dies as a result of drowning. To keep your children safe make sure that you stay within an arm reach of them when they are in the water, even if they can swim. No matter how well your child can swim they may still struggle if they become tired, or dehydrated. Remember that water can be dangerous for all.
    • Teach your children to swim
      Prevention is always better than cure. In terms of water safety, teaching your child to swim is a fantastic way to reduce the risk of them coming into difficulty in the water. Did you know that children who take part in swimming lessons are 88% less likely to drown than those who do not take part? Start teaching your child to swim today.

    With these top water safety tips there is no reason that you and your children can’t enjoy the water this summer. If you want to find out more about water safety and how to reduce the risk of drowning then check out the water safety infographic by Poolview for more tips and information.

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