Official song of the 15th FINA World Championships, “Els Amics de les Arts – La Ciutat Entre Dos Blaus” (according to Google Translate, ‘Friends of the Arts – The City With Two Blues’)
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Former Permian Swim Coach Katheryn Maples Arrested, Charged with Improper Relationship with Student
Read CBS7On Monday, June 10, 2013, Katheryn Maples was indicted for 3 counts of improper relationship between educator and student.
The 3 counts include sending sexually explicit pictures as well as online solicitation of a student.
Maples resigned earlier this year as the Permian swim coach after allegations of having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
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Scottish 2013 National Champs LIVE on YouTube
Scottish Gas, Glasgow Life and QuipuTV present Live coverage from the 2013 Scottish Gas National Open Swimming Championships at Tollcross International Swimming Centre in Glasgow. Complete with Drew Gordon commenting and everything :-)
See schedule and the rest on scottishswimming.com/live
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Chloe McCardel abandons Cuba to Florida swim after ‘debilitating’ jelly fish sting
Off Chloe McCardel’s official facebook page
OK, so the word is that Chloe has suffered a ‘debilitating’ severe jelly fish sting that made it impossible to continue. She and the team are now heading towards Key West. Once landed, we’ll post further details. Thanks everyone for all your support and best wishes.
This was 11 hours into her swim, see for instance 7News
http://youtu.be/OjY3eIUk0oY
Another video
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Swimming lessons key part of summer safety strategy
Parents say it’s important to get swimming lessons for your children — and to also learn the signs that someone is having trouble in the water.
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Jonah Hill’s brush with death at Bondi Beach
Jonah Hill gives Conan advice for going to the beach. Beware of riptides and don’t let Channing Tatum get you drunk. See CNN (iOS friendly version) -
Chloe McCardel on her way from Cuba to Florida
About 6 hours ago, marathon swimmer Chloe McCardel started her world record breaking 170km+ swim from Cuba to Florida, follow Chloe’s official Facebook Page for regular updates, and see the Live Satellite Tracking Feed.
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Chloe McCardel hopes to be first person ever to swim from Cuba to the US without Shark Cage
As well as the sharks, 29-year-old Chloe McCardel will battle exposure, swift sea currents, stinging jellyfish and extreme fatigue as she attempts the record swim from Cuba to Florida this week.
The 103-mile (166km) journey is considered the ‘holy grail’ of marathon swimming, with numerous failed attempts having been made at the treacherous crossing.McCardel, who is a veteran swimmer of the English Channel and other endurance swims, believes she has the strength and the determination for the dangerous crossing.
“At the moment it’s the most high-profile marathon long-distance swim, and swimmers really want to come here and be the first,” she said in Havana, Cuba.
“It’s very important; it’s like winning a gold medal.”
http://youtu.be/XG6ZCyoggF4
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Chloe McCardel to attempt Cuba to Florida swim
Australian athlete Chloe McCardel explains why she is going to attempt to become the first person in history to swim from Havana in Cuba to Florida’s Key West without a shark cage.
The 29-year-old will battle strong currents, stinging jellyfish, sharks and her own physical limits when she attempts the swim this week.
“I will not wear a wetsuit. I will not use a shark cage,” she said.
“I will not hold on to anything. I will not get on the boat at any time.”
She hopes to begin the challenge, which she has described as “the hardest swim in the world today,” at some point on Wednesday, weather permitting.
http://youtu.be/-nYNXWyAx7w