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  • Day 13 | Highlights | World Aquatics Championships – Doha 2024

    Feb 15, 2024

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    in Competition

    Day 13 may be considered unlucky for some, but not at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha! We witnessed another absorbing night of action as Daniel Wiffen and Siobhan Haughey finally clinched their first individual gold medals. Tomoru Honda secured gold for Japan, while Sam Williamson claimed gold after finishing 4th in the last World Championships. Team USA grabbed the last gold medal of the night, bringing their impressive tally to 5 gold medals in swimming.

  • South African Shark Spotters Keeping Swimmers Safe

    Feb 15, 2024

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    rokur
    in Beach Life, Nature

    A unique program called Shark Spotters is helping keep water lovers safe. Vicky Stark has this report from Cape Town, South Africa.

  • Pool Closures Gives Some in Winnipeg a Sinking Feeling | CityNews

    Feb 14, 2024

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    rokur
    in Swimming Pools

    Preliminary budget plans have three pools in Winnipeg set to close and the replacement or recommission 20 other wading pools slated, but now lovers of at least one of the pools are circulating a petition to keep it filled. Morgan Modjeski reports.

  • Hwang Sun-Woo Wins Men’s 200M Freestyle World Title

    Feb 14, 2024

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    rokur
    in Competition

    South Korean swimmer Hwang Sun-woo won gold in the men’s 200-meter freestyle at the world championships in Qatar. His first-place finish makes him the first South Korean swimmer to win a medal at three consecutive world championships. Lee Seung-jae has more.

  • Prabowo Takes a Swim While Awaiting Vote Counting | CNA

    Feb 14, 2024

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    rokur
    in Health

    Indonesian presidential frontrunner Prabowo Subianto takes a dip at his home while waiting for votes to be counted. “I surrender to whatever the decision is,” said Prabowo, who is laps ahead of his rivals in early results.

  • Day 12 | Highlights | World Aquatics Championships – Doha 2024

    Feb 14, 2024

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    rokur
    in Competition

    Experience the excitement of Day 12 at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, featuring another night of stellar swimming performances! Team USA dominated the Women’s & Men’s backstroke events, with Claire Curzan & Hunter Armstrong both securing gold medals. Italy celebrated its first swimming gold of the championships, thanks to Simona Quadarella’s outstanding performance. Day 12 also saw Asia shine, with Sunwoo Hwang clinching gold for the Republic of Korea and Qianting Tang winning gold for the People’s Republic of China.

  • Proven Strategies for Fast and ‘Effortless’ Swimming With Joe Friel | Effortless Swimming

    Feb 14, 2024

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    rokur
    in Technique, Training

    In today’s episode, triathlon coach and author Joe Friel returns to discuss swimming and open water techniques, as well as his latest edition of The Triathlete’s Training Bible. Joe addresses common challenges triathletes face when transitioning from pool to open water. He emphasizes the importance of patience in making lasting improvements and offers tips for pool training to enhance open water swimming skills. Tune in now!

  • These 3 Swimming Workouts Will Take You to the Next Level | Global Triathlon Network

    Feb 14, 2024

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    rokur
    in Training, Triathlon

    Want to take your swimming to a new level? We are always telling you to follow a structured workout to get the most out of your swimming…so here we are with 3 workouts to try out!

  • Swimming World Magazine Acquired — New Owners Breathing Life into The Longest Running Outlet for Aquatic Sports

    Feb 13, 2024

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    rokur
    in Organization

    Diving Into a New Chapter: Publishing Expert Jack Hallahan and Hasty Awards President Steve Hasty Lead Swimming World’s Resurgence, Paving the Way for a Dynamic Future in Aquatic Sports Journalism

    New Owners Are Breathing New Life into the Longest Running Magazine About Aquatic Sports with a 76-Page Issue — the Outlet’s First Print Issue of Since 2022 — Unleashing the Next Era of Swimming World

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