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Boy Possibly Electrocuted While Swimming In Family Pool

Apr 18, 2014

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in Safety

See CBC Miami

The pool where a little boy took his last swim is now empty, drained just days after the childâ€™s sudden death.

An avid swimmer, 7-year-old Calder Sloan was in the water Sunday afternoon when police say a jolt of electricity coursed through his small body.

They responded to a call Sunday afternoon at 13005 Arch Creek Terrace regarding a possible electrocution.

When officers arrived, they found Fabian Pesantes, 44, giving the child CPR.

â€œI was at my house watching TV when someone came and knocked on my door,â€ Pesantes told CBS4â€²s Lauren Pastrana. â€œI ran overâ€¦ he was blue.â€
Turkish Swimming Dusts off and Gets Ready for Success with Turkcellâ€™s Support

Apr 18, 2014

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in Organization

See Businesswire

In April 2013, Turkcell (NYSE:TKC) (BIST:TCELL) Turkeyâ€™s leading telecommunications and technology company, and Turkish Swimming Federation partnered forÂ â€œOlympic Performance Projectâ€Â and set the bar high for Turkish swimming. One year on, under the leadership ofÂ Bob Bowman, the trainer of Olympic legend Michael Phelps and now the Chief Advisor of Turkish National Swimming Federation, Turkish swimming is picking up steam. Turkcell, Turkish Swimming Federation and Bob Bowman shared the initial results as the project nears its first anniversary.
British PathÃ© – 1960 Rome Olympic Pool Opens (1959)

Apr 18, 2014

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in Competition, Swimming Pools

The Stadio Olimpico del NuotoÂ opens, a year ahead of the 1960 Summer Olympics.
British PathÃ© – World’s Richest Swimming Prize (1932)

Apr 18, 2014

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in Open Water

“Toronto. World’ Richest Swimming Prize. Margaret Ravoir winsÂ Â£2,000 for third year in succession.”

Here is a video from when she won in 1930
British PathÃ© – Swim At Home (1937)

Apr 18, 2014

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rokur

in History, Technique, Wow

As you can read here on Open Culture, one of the leading producers of newsreels and documentaries during the 20th Century is turning overÂ its entire collectionÂ â€“Â over 85,000 historical films â€“ to YouTube. Including a treasure trove of fantastic swimming footage!

You’ll remember the ninny who when asked if he could swim said he didn’t know because he’d never tried. Well it is at least possible now to learn at home and in one lesson thanks to the homely methods of Victor Lawson, a famous coach.
Dana Beck Professional Freediver Breath Hold Workshop

Apr 18, 2014

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in Freediving

In one hour Dana Beck teaches Spencer Barros to hold his breath for 3 minutes.
This video shows his successful 2 minute breath hold.

Dana Beck is a professional freediver living in NYC and offers classes and workshops.
She can be contacted atÂ freedivenyc.com/

Dana Beck Professional Freediver Breath Hold Workshop from 3-Legged Dog on Vimeo.
2014 Australian Age Champs – Where have you come from?

Apr 18, 2014

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in Competition, Organization

Courtesy of Swimming Australia

Post by Australian Swim Team.
Arkady Vyatchanin demonstrates the Spectrum backstroke start device

Apr 18, 2014

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rokur

in Equipment

See spectrumproducts.com

Spectrum Aquatics, a leading manufacturer of commercial pool equipment, has recently developed an automatic anti-slip backstroke start â€œwedgeâ€ (patent pending) designed to improve the starts of competitive backstroke swimmers. Spectrumâ€™s innovative backstroke wedge is compatible with any style of starting platform, works with any pool configuration, is easily adjustable, and automatically retracts up and out of the water so as not to interfere with flip turns and touchpad interactions.
Sink or swim: One boyâ€™s fight against cancer

Apr 17, 2014

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in Competition, Health

See WTHITV

Imagine finding out at the age of 7, cancer would take away mobility in one of your legs.

Itâ€™s tough to wrap your head around. But for one Wabash Valley teen, that obstacle not only didnâ€™t hold him back but heâ€™s used it to make a splash on a national stage.

In the water he glides like a fish.