Swimmer's Daily

  • shavarsh-karapetyanRead PanArmenian.net

    The bio, to be named “20 Lives” will chronicle the act of heroism of the swimmer who single-handedly saved 20 people out of a drowning bus. Logos Studio will be in charge of the production, RIA Novosti reported.

    Back story for instance here

    One cold morning on September 16th, 1976 he was doing his usual run along the dam in Erevan (Armenia), when a large trolleybus carrying 92 passengers lost control and flew off the road into the freezing water. During the impact, most of the passengers fell unconscious – the bus sank approximately 10 meters deep. Without a second of hesitation, Shavarsh leaped into the freezing water to rescue people.

    Diving to the depth of 10 meters, Shavarsh used his feet to break the back window of the trolleybus. One by one, he saved 20 peoples’ lives (he actually pulled out more then 20, but not everyone made it). He spent nearly 20 minutes in the frigid water and accomplished 30 dives down to the wreck of the bus. […]

    http://youtu.be/0ohBwjZq8uM

    After his 30th dive, Shavarsh lost consciousness. This courageous act has cost him dearly; he incurred heavy 2-sided pneumonia and blood contamination from the polluted water. Doctors were unsure if Shavarsh would ever recover. His life was hanging on by a thread while he stayed unconscious for 46 days. He finally recovered, but was never able to compete again. Today’s experts agree that no one but Shavarsh could have done what he has done.

    Some might remember him from this unfortunate incident with the Olympic flame

    http://youtu.be/FVilOs7SQOM

    http://youtu.be/OBIIWRBoS9M

  • Ian ThorpeRead Epoch Times

    Ian Thorpe will be in rehab, which he entered over the weekend after being found “dazed” outside his parent’s home in Sydney, for up to three weeks, his manager James Erskine said.

    The five-time gold medalist will be in rehab for between 14 and 21 days, he specified in an interview on 2GB, reported the Daily Telegraph.

    Thorpe has been battling depression and alleged alcohol abuse for months.

    Erskine said that the star swimmer has received support from all over the world.

    “Hand written letters from the Governor General, calls from everybody from the royal family in England, to Peter Phillips, to Michael Parkinson to Jimmy Barnes. Everyone has been calling or writing notes, it’s been absolutely fantastic,” said Erskine.

  • Two South Africans want to attempt the nearly impossible – a 450 km swim across the open sea, without swimming aids. It’s an adventure that could quite literally land them in deep water.

  • Read Swimming Canada

    Jaring Timmerman says the benefits of swimming have played an important role in his longevity and excellent health throughout his life. The 104-year-old Winnipeg swimmer made headlines once again last week when he officially became the world’s oldest Masters swimmer.

    “There’s no doubt swimming has definitely kept me in shape,” said Timmerman, who amazes with his sporting achievements and overall sharpness.

    “It’s a sport that requires you to use all your muscles on your body. I thought it would be good for me and it’s something to do. It’s fun to win all the medals and be able to give them to my grandchildren. It’s a challenge for me. That’s why I do it.”

    Here is a video with Mr Timmerman

    http://youtu.be/sS4NeaQoG60

    Also on Vimeo

    104-year-old Jaring Timmerman swims for a world record – Jan 2014 from Melissa Tait on Vimeo.

  • “The world’s biggest nude ocean swim is set to go. Mum Taryn Brumfitt is doing it to show everyone is different!”

    See also The Sydney Skinny

    (Obvious NSFW warning: A few bare bottoms, and maybe more if you search)

    http://youtu.be/zLahaYpeUIU

  • See ESPN

    “In espnW’s series “Winner’s Circle,” 12-time Olympic medal-winning swimmer Jenny Thompson sits down with Bonnie Bernstein to talk about how sports helped shape her mindset for a medical career and motherhood.”

    http://youtu.be/4cPfpBpfyDk

  • “Not a bad effort considering the sun had gone down….”

  • “James Magnussen (Olympic 100m Freestyle Silver Medallist) shows us his moves, in this video dedicated to our swimming community. When asked why you guys loved swimming, we noted some of our favourite responses.”

  • “In our first episode of “Uncommon Adventures,” we join members of Reykjavík’s Sea Swimming and Sea Bathing Association for a mid-winter dip in the Fossvogur Bay.”

    Uncommon Adventures – Episode 1: The Sea Swimmers from Reykjavík Grapevine on Vimeo.