“How to mentally prepare for a swim event. Swimming advice and tips from our expert advisor Julie Johnston mental skills coach”
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British Swimming appoints Tim Jones as Head of Performance Pathway
See British SwimmingBritish Swimming has appointed Tim Jones, former Head of Performance Sport at British Gymnastics as the Head of Performance Pathway for Swimming.
Jones, a former international swimmer, is vastly experienced in swimming, having worked within the sport for over ten years before working as Director of the High Performance at Loughborough for UK Athletics and most recently at British Gymnastics.
Under Jones’ tenure British Gymnastics had its most successful cycle and the London 2012 Olympic Games were the most successful Games ever for the sport.
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America’s Cup legend John Bertrand named new Swimming Australia boss
See for instance ABC, The Telegraph, The Australian and Swimming AustraliaAmerica’s Cup sailing legend John Bertrand has been named the new president of Swimming Australia (SA), replacing Barclay Nettlefold who stood down in June over accusation of innapropriate behavior.
Bertrand became a national sporting hero when he skippered Australia II to victory in the America’s Cup in 1983, ending 132 years of US supremacy. He also sailed at two Olympic Games’, claiming a bronze medal in 1976 at Montreal.
Confessing his only claim to fame in swimming was helping wife Rasa learn to do freestyle when they were students in Boston, the 66-year-old said he was confident he could bring a lot to the sport as it struggles to rebuild its international results and reputation.
“I am honoured to have been selected to preside over Swimming Australia,” Bertrand said
“I’ve had an association with high performance sport and high performance teams for more than 40 years and this appointment is one of the highlights of my career.
“Swimming has a proud history in this country and a reputation for hard work, humility and success. This tradition needs to continue and be a clear focus for all athletes and coaches as we head towards Rio in 2016.”
Welcome and congrats to @johnbertrand as the new President of @SwimmingAUS pic.twitter.com/kzzUSldQpR
— Australian Swim Team (@SwimmingAUS) August 30, 2013
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CC photo #606: High dive at BCN2013
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NZ Ocean Swim Interview – Lauren Boyle
“Scott Rice was able to spend some time with Lauren Boyle, to explore what makes her tick, and get to know her as a swimmer…For more info visit http://www.oceanswim.co.nz/?p=4591” -
Will Any Woman Measure Up to Michael Phelps Mom?
Diana Madison and Crystal Marie Denha dish on the off the field topic of the day: Michael Phelps mother, Debbie. Will any woman be able to measure up to Michael s ever present mother?
http://youtu.be/jqqnCRzZt9c
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Michael Phelps to Guest Star on Suits
See eonline.comSuits just snagged itself a sports legend.
Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, will guest star on the USA drama as himself, the network announced today.
The swimmer will appear in the midseason premiere (2014) as the big client that Harvey (Gabriel Macht) could never land. Harvey and Phelps apparently have a less-than-harmonious history together, and that past comes back to bite Harvey in the you-know-what when Scottie (Abigail Spencer) makes it her mission to woo Phelps as her first Pearson Specter client.
Image courtesy of Marylandstater / Wikimedia Commons
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Kara Lynn Joyce – Pre-race strategy
“How to prepare for a race? Kara Lynn Joyce shares her strategy that helped her swim fast for many years.”
Kara Lynn Joyce – Pre-race strategy from Fitter & Faster Swim Tour on Vimeo.
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SSP Swimming Under the Stars “Big Splash”
“The City ended the swimming season at Northview Pool with a “Big Splash””
SSP Swimming Under the Stars “Big Splash” from Town Square Television on Vimeo.
