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Budapest Possible for 2017 World Aquatics Championships, as Guadalajara Pulls Out

Feb 23, 2015

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in Competition, Organization

Budapest could fill in for Guadalajara, Mexico as a host for the 2017 World Aquatics Championships, Around the Rings is told by sources familiar with swimming.

Following Guadalajara’s withdrawal this week, the International Swimming Federation faces an urgent need to find a venue for the event. Typically, FINA selects a host city at least four years in advance.

Budapest is already slated to host the FINA World Junior Swimming Championships in 2017 and the World Aquatics Championships in 2021.

The Hungarian capital is also considering a bid for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.

Organizers in Guadalajara withdrew from hosting the 2017 World Aquatics Championships this week, saying they could not afford the $100 million price tag.

The money to host the 2017 World Aquatics Championships was to come from Mexican federal funds, according to Swim Magazine, but budget cuts and falling oil prices have left funds for the event depleted.

Mexico now has to pay a $5 million penalty for the withdrawal, and had reportedly spent $9.5 million of the $100 million budget.

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The 2015 Rottnest Swim Through the Eyes of the Community TAB Jet Skis

Feb 23, 2015

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in Open Water, Safety

The Fremantle Sea Rescue Community TAB jet skis were out all day assisting people throughout the Rottnest Swim and here is what their GoPros filmed in the process!
Swim Team – Sneak Peek

Feb 23, 2015

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in Organization

See Channel V India on Facebook

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Swimisodes – Improve Butterfly Technique – Skate Drill

Feb 21, 2015

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in Technology

Learn how to improve butterfly technique with Olympic Gold Medalist and World Record Holder Roland Schoeman and Coach Gary Hall. Butterfly is a challenging swimming stroke because it requires tremendous upper body strength and a strong kick. In order to perform great butterfly technique a swimmer not only needs great conditioning but also perfect timing. Good swimming technique for fly also requires minimizing the frontal drag forces that are so overpowering to all swimmers.

Courtesy of theraceclub on YouTube
Santa Clara Swimming and Water Shows

Feb 21, 2015

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in Organization

Santa Clara is world famous for its swimming and synchronized swimming teams and for its spectacular water show productions.

Courtesy of swimminghalloffame on YouTube
Jean Boiteux – 1952 Olympic Champion

Feb 21, 2015

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in History

One of the most memorable events in swimming history occurred at the 1952 Olympic Games when the winner’s father jumped fully clothed into the pool to congratulate his son’s victory.

Courtesy of swimminghalloffame on YouTube
Water Song

Feb 21, 2015

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in Wow

Water Song is one of five different films from the same script. As part of Bombay Sapphire’s Imagination Series, Oscar winner Geoffrey Fletcher wrote a script stripped of any stage direction and asked people to imagine their film.

Courtesy of BombaySapphire on YouTube
Michael Jamieson Speaks About The Year Ahead And Preparing For Rio 2016

Feb 21, 2015

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in Competition, Equipment

Michael Jamieson speaks to Sportsvibe about getting over not winning gold in Glasgow, the world championships in Russia and preparing for Rio 2016, as well as his new Speed LZR Racer X suit.

Courtesy of sportsvibeTV on YouTube
How many balloons would it take to stop a bullet

Feb 21, 2015

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in Science

Courtesy of XD Prod on YouTube

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