Swimmer's Daily

  • Former Olympic swimmer Julia Wilkinson says it’s really important for athletes to have access to familiar foods during competition. Wilkinson is part of the organizing committee at the Pan Am Games in Toronto.

    https://youtu.be/eF9IMPFKauk

  • How do Synchronized Swimmers hold their breath for so long?

  • Olympian Julia Wilkinson talks TO2015 with Canada’s best swimmers.

    PART 1: Olympian Julia Wilkinson talks TO2015 with Canada's best swimmers

    PART 2: Olympian Julia Wilkinson talks TO2015 with Canada's best swimmers

    PART 3: Olympian Julia Wilkinson talks TO2015 with Canada's best swimmers

  • Police in western Quebec are urging the public to obey signs posted at a local quarry after a man died after jumping from a cliff into the water.

    David Rothwell, 35, leapt off a cliff more than 20 metres above the water at Morrison’s Quarry near Wakefield, Que., at around 5 p.m. on Tuesday. He had been swimming with his eight-year-old daughter and some friends at the time.

    The Ottawa father surfaced once and then went below the water again.

    See CTV News

  • The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating a case of suspected primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) in a critically ill child. Health officials determined 14-year-old Hunter Boutain developed the infection after swimming at Lake Minnewaska, just south of Alexandria, Minn.

    Boutain, of Alexandria, Minn., is being treated for the infection at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis. His family said he is currently in a coma and needs help breathing.

    “As of this afternoon (7/8/15) Hunter is still in the hospital and remains in critical condition,” Bryan Boutain, Hunter’s uncle, said. “This is a difficult time for our family. We are grateful for the support we’ve received, and welcome everyone’s continued prayers.”

    See myfoxchicago.com

    FOX 32 News Chicago

  • Zylane Lee who recently won gold in the SEA games’ duet routine, takes us through her journey as a national synchronised swimmer.

    Syncing in waters: The story of Malaysia's synchronised swimmer

  • If you are a beginner in swimming in open water, we give some valuable tips if your plan is to start to compete.

    1. Take it easy in the start, no rush.
    2. Drafting is important, makes your swim a lot more easy
    3. What to do if someone swims to close and tickles your feet?

  • Hugh takes to the water to find out whether his veg only diet can hold up under strenuous exercise. Then he cooks up a carbo-loaded delicious pesto dish. This Classic extract from River Cottage is taken from the Veg series in 2011.

    https://youtu.be/pkF3ZQp1DiA

  • Having a stable head position when swimming backstroke helps with body rotation. If my head is stable, I can turn my shoulders and hips with more ease. Finding a point of focus for my eyes helps steady my head.

    See leilavaziri.com for more videos.

    Swim Coach – Technique Tips – Backstroke head position