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Up until two weeks ago Kenrick Monk had never been in a boat before. Today, the dual Olympic swimmer is aiming to qualify for his third Games – this time as a rower.
It was the Queensland Academy of Sport who approached Monk to be part of their Rio Olympics rowing program. Monk, 25, has shown great promise and skill despite his complete lack of experience and is now training three times a week.
Danish media reports that a 52-year-old woman has died today during the Vejle Fjordsvøm in Vejle, Jutland, an open water event attracting 500-600 participants to swim the 1.4 kilometers across the firth of Vejle. Apparently they first discovered that she was missing when recounting after the swim, and then sent a helicopter and a rescue boat to search for her, not sure if she had come ashore somewhere else or had gone missing in the water. The helicopter then found a body in the water that they assume was the woman, her family has been informed and an autopsy will be performed Monday. The Danish Swimming Federation has sent out this press release, expressing shock as co-organizer of the Vejle Fjord Svøm.
Image courtesy of Madis Veskimeister, CC BY-SA 3.0
Not the best angle, as some are hidden behind the others, but a fun photo from yesterday’s 2013 Seaman’s Day Swim across the firth in KlaksvÃk, Faroe Islands, complete with balloons and everything. Yes, it was raining.
“Two brothers, a couple GoPro cameras, a cool body of water on a hot Summer day, one big tree and some rope.”
While Michael Phelps didn’t hit the pool in Barcelona following his retirement last year, fans were delighted as the swimming legend made a special appearance at the Speedo Store at Palau Sant Jordi.
A photo from the 2013 Seaman’s Day Swim across the firth of KlaksvÃk, Faroe Islands, today. Swimmers heading towards the car with the lights on, next to the fish farm ring. Guy in the back had a wetsuit malfunction, zipper opening his back, so he didn’t get very far.
Nice one, see BoingBoing
Graffiti/street artist Banksy has built and installed a BP-leak-themed dolphin ride on Brighton Pier. The coin-op ride offers trenchant commentary on the light liability borne by BP for its role in the poisoning of the gulf. Plus, it looks like a lot of fun!
See JOE.ie
Ever want to feel inadequate? Then just meet a real-life Olympian. That’ll do it.
http://youtu.be/3Cwg7hUcAwQ
“Shot on a Canon Eos 5DMarkIII, 20mm 2.8 in an Aquatech housing. Time lapse shot on GoPro Hero2.”
Swim from Paul Figura on Vimeo.
