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Missy Franklin Joins the GoPro Family

Mar 28, 2016

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in Competition

She swims, she wins big, she has a contagious personality, and she’s now part of the GoPro family. She’s Missy Franklin, and in addition to joining our team, Missy let us follow her around for the GoPro original series, “Finding Missy.”

The behind-the-scenes-style docu-series premieres April 11 and gives fans a look into Missy’s life as a world-class athlete, a daughter, a student and an infectious goofball.

“GoPro works with some really incredible athletes, and I love how they are able to capture the integrity and dedication of every single athlete they work with,” Missy says about the project thus far. “As someone who cares so deeply about my fans, GoPro has enabled me to connect with them in new, different ways and show them what I do on a daily basis. I want them to feel like they are on this journey with me.”

See GoPro

GoPro: Finding Missy – Series Trailer
Exercise for a good cause, raising money for swim lessons for children

Mar 27, 2016

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in Safety

It’s good for the body, mind, and as two recent guests on Daybreak mentioned, it can also be good for others.

Many Witmer and Terri McNeany, from the local Jordan YMCA’s MultiFit club, stopped by the studio to talk about a three-day triathlon and the cause motivating their impressive physical goal.

Witmer and McNeany are helping to raise money to send kids to swim lessons, a skill they say can save lives.

See WISHTV
Hugh Jackman rescues swimmer and son from rip at Sydney’s Bondi beach

Mar 27, 2016

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in Safety

Hugh Jackman has engaged in his fair share of on-screen heroics playing the X-men character Wolverine. But the Australian actor is being hailed as a real-life hero after saving his son from strong currents at Sydney’s Bondi beach.

The Nine Network showed video of the Australian actor bringing another swimmer to shore on Saturday before he had to help 15-year-old Oscar from the waves.

See The Guardian

https://youtu.be/wMmRIJMrVqM

https://youtu.be/Ze1ZIlnTDms

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#HughJackman rescues son #OscarJackman and other swimmers from rip at Bondi Beach pic.twitter.com/ycx2bxXnBD

— HughJackMania Club (@HughJackMania) March 26, 2016
Swimming With Dolphins at Makena Golf & Beach Club

Mar 25, 2016

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in Nature

Mākena Golf & Beach Club is a private beachfront community and golf club boasting one of the best beaches on any of the Hawaiian Islands. Anchored by the village and private club, the heart of the community offers spectacular amenities, world-class ocean and mauka (mountain) recreation, and 36 holes of championship golf.

https://youtu.be/jOLro9ThuSg
Russian swimmer Martynova suspended for 4 years over doping — coach

Mar 25, 2016

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in Doping

Russian swimmer Yana Martynova has been suspended for four years over doping, Martynova’s personal coach Gulnara Aminova told TASS on Friday.

According to the coach, the drug ostarin has been found in the swimmer’s body system.

“Yes, she [Martynova] has been suspended. It is what it is,” Aminova said.

Some athletes have been acquitted while some others have been suspended for a lesser term. And their cases will be examined only in the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne. But we won’t be able to pay for the services of that Court as we simply don’t have such money,” the swimmer’s personal coach said.

Read TASS
Surfer shares wave with dolphin

Mar 25, 2016

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in Nature

It sounds like something from a daydream, but Australian surfer Soli Bailey recently lived any nature lover’s fantasy by sharing a wave with a wild dolphin.

That’s a wholly unique life experience for Bailey — but the rest of us get to enjoy an enchanting photo from the chance encounter.

Read Mashable

Sharing a moment with one of the oceans finest go to @mysurftv to watch the clip! 🐬

A photo posted by SOLI BAILEY (@solibailey) on Mar 23, 2016 at 7:20pm PDT
Florida Swimming: Caeleb Dressel 50 Free NCAA Champion

Mar 25, 2016

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in Competition

Caeleb Dressel won the 2016 50-Yard Freestyle NCAA Championship with an American record breaking time of 18.20 seconds!

Florida Swimming: Caeleb Dressel 50 Free NCAA Champion
Dara Torres – Malibu Library Speaker Series

Mar 25, 2016

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in Training

The Library Speaker Series featured Dara Torres, author of the best-sellers “Age is Just a Number” and “Gold Medal Fitness,” on March 16, 2016. Torres is arguably the fastest female swimmer in America. Dara spoke about what it takes to be a world champion, staying graceful in defeat, and staying fit into the fifties. She has competed in five Olympic games and has won 12 Olympic medals.

Dara Torres – Malibu Library Speaker Series
Marathon Swim Tips with Keri-anne Payne | GREAT SWIM

Mar 25, 2016

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in Open Water

Olympic Silver Medallist, Double World Champion and Great Swim ambassador Keri-anne Payne shares her top suggestions to help you tackle the impressive 10k marathon swim at the 2016 Great North Swim, Great East Swim and Great Scottish Swim!

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Rókur í Jákupsstovu // Production engineer and certified swim coach. Full-time IT guy, spare-time aquatics aficionado. 2 sons, 2 daughters, 1 grandson & a wife. Bureau Member of European Aquatics, liaison to Water Safety, Media & Data Management. Likes to run :-)