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.
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104-year-old Jaring Timmerman says swimming a key to longevity
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.â€
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.
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Sunrise : Ready for world’s biggest nude swim?
“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
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ESPN’s “Winner’s Circle” : Jenny Thompson
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
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Australian Swim Team Photo Shoot – Leighton Beach, Western Australia
“Not a bad effort considering the sun had gone down….”
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James Magnussen – Swimming is …
“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.”
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Uncommon Adventures – Episode 1: The Sea Swimmers (in Iceland)
“In our first episode of “Uncommon Adventures,†we join members of ReykjavÃk’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.
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Summer League
“Best Film Winner of the Richmond, Virginia 48 Hour Film Project 2011. Screened at the Cannes Film Festival 2012 in the “Best of 48 Hour” showing.”
Summer League by Final.Revised from Tina Rodriguez on Vimeo.
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Costa Brava team takes on the Windermere 2014 Big Chill Swim
A Mediterranean guy tries his first 5°C (41°F) swim. What can possibly go wrong? :-)