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Theodore Yach completes record-breaking 70th Robben Island crossing

Mar 6, 2013

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rokur

in Open Water

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World renowned long distance, cold water swimmer, Theodore Yach, has completed a record breaking 70th crossing from Robben Island to Cape Town in tough conditions including icy 11 degree water.

Celebrating the milestone on Wednesday by raising funds for disadvantaged children, 55 year old Yach spent 2hrs 29min swimming from the world famous former island home of Nelson Mandela to Big Bay, wearing only a Speedo costume, cap and goggles.

Here is Yach swimming with dolphins I guess back in 2010
60 Minutes on Freediving

Mar 6, 2013

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rokur

in Freediving

“In an extreme sport in which divers reach great depths on one breath, records are being broken and doctors are surprised by feats never thought possible. Bob Simon reports.”
Behold the World’s Longest Water Slide

Mar 6, 2013

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rokur

in Fun

It looks a bit rough, and was open only for a weekend or so, the 650 meter long world’s longest water slide set up with duct tape and tent pegs and stuff at Waimauku in New Zealand. And apparently no-one made the full length, but only 550 meters. This record can be broken! See 3News.
Cold Water Swimming Championships (CWSC 2013) at Tooting Bec Lido

Mar 5, 2013

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rokur

in Fun, Open Water

This is a brief edit of the best bits of the Cold Water Swimming Championships, which took place on the 26th of January at Tooting Bec Lido, London. If you’d like more information about cold water swimming in London visitÂ slsc.org.uk/

Cold Water Swimming Championships (CWSC 2013) at Tooting Bec Lido from Nando Cuca on Vimeo.
Former swim coach Keith Fuller sentenced after sleeping with student

Mar 5, 2013

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rokur

in Organization, Safety

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The former swimming coach at Bayard Rustin High School was sentenced to Chester County Prison Tuesday for his sexual affair with one of the swimmers on his team.

Common Pleas Court Judge David Bortner rejected Keith Fullerâ€™s plea to allow him to remain free so he could support and care for his family, and instead ordered him to serve 7 to 23 months term in jail.

â€œThere is no doubt in my mind that confinement will involve hardship for Mr. Fller and his dependants,â€ Bortner said at the conclusion of an emotional three-hour sentencing hearing, during which Fuller, 48, of West Goshen, asked for forgivingness.

â€œBut he should have thought about that before he decided to act the way he did,â€ Bortner said.
James Pantera accuser Mike Saltzstein speaks out

Mar 5, 2013

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rokur

in Organization, Safety

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In November, James Pantera became certified with USA Swimming as a coach, but that status is now in question.

“I think he completely misrepresented himself on his website,” said Mike Saltzstein.

Saltzstein, an Alpine resident and former vice president of USA Swimming, filed a complaint with the group.

Fourteen years ago, Pantera pleaded guilty to federal charges, including student loan fraud.
CC photo #430: Posing with the mascots at Istanbul 2012

Mar 5, 2013

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rokur

in CC BY-NC-ND 2.0, Competition

Swimmers from I guess Saint Lucia taking photos with the mascots at the FINA 2012 World Swimming Championships (25m) in Istanbul, Turkey.
Behind Scenes: World Championships – Istanbul 2012

Mar 5, 2013

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rokur

in Competition, Organization

“Here we’re taking a look behind the scenes at the 2012 World Swimming Championships (SC) in Istanbul, Turkey. There was quite the marshaling process, to see the full blog head to (after 7pm pacific tonight) pozzswim.ca”
The Harlem Shake (Guyana Swim Team Style)

Mar 5, 2013

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rokur

in Fun, Organization

Is that … The first national team version ?!?

http://youtu.be/C6Xe0c-W1LI