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  • Train Your Brain: Sara Isaković on the Today Show

    Feb 17, 2014

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    rokur
    in Psychology

    See Today Health

    Former Olympic swimmer Sara Isakovic and psychiatrist Dr. Janet Taylor walk viewers through how athletes manage to compete at such high levels without succumbing to pressure, and how you can use their techniques.

  • 60 Minutes: Scott Miller: An Olympic Downfall

    Feb 16, 2014

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    rokur
    in Gossip, History

    It’s the spectacular rise and fall of Olympian Scott Miller. In the 90s he was the Golden Boy of swimming, but with success came women and drugs. Now, he breaks his 13 year silence as he tries to rebuild his life.

    Part 1 – See here on MSN

    Part 2 – See here on MSN

  • Manatee Trip – Homosassa Springs, Florida

    Feb 16, 2014

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    by

    rokur
    in Nature

    Early morning manatee trip in Homosassa Springs. Only 41 degrees with over 40 manatees keeping warm in the clear spring water.

    Manatee Trip – Homosassa Springs, Florida from Rick Spratt on Vimeo.

  • POLICE VIDEO | Scott Miller’s Arrest – June 2013

    Feb 16, 2014

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    by

    rokur
    in Gossip

    Watch the extended POLICE VIDEO from Scott Miller’s arrest in June 2013.

    http://youtu.be/jn8fEERDs2c

  • The Swimmer’s Mentality

    Feb 16, 2014

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    by

    rokur
    in Psychology, Training

    Step into the inner thoughts of collegiate swimmers reflecting on the sport that has defined their lives for years.

    http://youtu.be/7g3YO0-R4qk

  • Navy SEAL Athletes – Swimming

    Feb 16, 2014

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    rokur
    in Organization, Training

    See navyseals.com

    Check out Navy SEAL Justin Gabriel as he talks about how his experience on a high school swim team contributed to his later profession as a Navy SEAL.

  • SCOTT MILLER | 60 Minutes Extended Interview

    Feb 16, 2014

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    by

    rokur
    in Uncategorized

    Disgraced Olympic swimmer, Scott Miller discussing drug use in the lead up to the 2000 Olympics.

    http://youtu.be/r5ipqfAoA8c

  • Swim Tips from AUS Olympic athlete Alicia Coutts

    Feb 16, 2014

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    rokur
    in Training

    Olympic athlete, Alicia Coutts (AUS) shares her swim tips to help you reach your fitness goals.

  • Craig Stevens’ act of mateship for Ian Thorpe still a pleasure

    Feb 16, 2014

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    rokur
    in History

    Read The Sydney Morning Herald

    Ten years ago, Stevens’ milestone moment to qualify for the Athens Games became a sideshow when the great Ian Thorpe inexplicably tumbled into the water like a winged albatross and was disqualified from the 400m freestyle event at the trials.

    Stevens finished second to Grant Hackett – in a personal best time – but the pressure mounted for him to relinquish his place to Thorpe. The issue dominated the media for a month.

    “Is it really that long? Ten years? I hadn’t even thought of that.”

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