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Robotic swim buddy Swimoid snaps your stroke from below

Mar 16, 2013

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rokur

in Equipment, Technology

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NOT feeling your front crawl? Breaststroke a little off-kilter? Not to worry, a robotic swimming buddy can help you out.

SwimoidÂ is a robot that glides along the pool floor underneath you as you swim, monitoring your form and providing real-time feedback on a 50-centimetre LCD screen.

Two cameras, one built into the front and one at the back of the robot, capture images of your stroke from below. A poolside coach can view these images on the screen and draw instructional diagrams over them for the swimmer to see as they swim â€“ much like a football pundit does on television.
Swim team honoring boy killed by father

Mar 16, 2013

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rokur

in Organization, Safety, Wow

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An 11-year-old boy who was the victim of a senseless tragedy, will be honored by his swim team this weekend.

His swim team with take part in a 12-hour swimming marathon to honor the little boy’s life that was taken too soon. Eleven-year-old Stefan Zuniga was shot and killed by his father Carlos Zuniga last month in their Miami home. Carlos also shot his wife and sister, but they survived. Carlos then took his own life.

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Victoria’s Secret Swim 2013: Rays, Red-Hot Suits & Rihanna

Mar 16, 2013

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rokur

in Equipment, Wow

“The fourth and final installment in the Angels & Artists swim video series sizzles with Erin Heatherton, Behati Prinsloo, and a sultry soundtrack from Rihanna. Featuring ‘Stay’ feat. Mikky Ekko, and the newest arrivals from Victoria’s Secret’s Swim 2013 collection.”
The Winskills Dolphins get a lesson from Olympic swimmer Scott Dickens

Mar 15, 2013

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rokur

in Organization, Technique
2013 Winter Swimming in Voronezh

Mar 15, 2013

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rokur

in Fun, Open Water

“Swimming this afternoon … Remember to bring your axe!”

http://youtu.be/02kU4N2J09I
Swimming at -52

Mar 15, 2013

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rokur

in Fun, Open Water

There is cold, and then there is this

http://youtu.be/e4RALoSnGPw
Joseph’s Story – Swim Kids Operation 10000

Mar 15, 2013

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rokur

in Organization, Safety

“Follow 7 year old Joseph on his journey as he learns to swim and be safe in the water, mentored by Olympian Cate Campbell and Paralympian Matt Cowdrey. In Australia, drowning remains one of the leading causes of preventable death in children. Unfortunately, while many children are learning valuable swimming and water safety skills, alarmingly thousands of children are still missing out, which is putting lives at risk.”

http://youtu.be/8QgFa5JicN8
Welcome to SwimBritain

Mar 15, 2013

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rokur

in Organization

“British Gas has supported British Swimming since 2009. From paddling pool, to podium. This year we’re launching an initiative to get more people swimming, more often.

Team up, take on SwimBritain. Sign up for more information at www.swimbritain.co.uk.”
Missy Franklin still making waves after London Olympics

Mar 15, 2013

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rokur

in Competition

“Missy Franklin still making waves after London Olympics. Eight months after she became a household name, Colorado’s Missy Franklin is still making waves, from The Tonight Show to an appearance on “Pretty Little Liars.” The Colorado native loves life in the fast lane.”