Pál Joensen discussing whatever with our Faroese juniors at the 2013 Mare Nostrum meet in Barcelona, Spain. From left to right Alvi Hjelm, Óli Mortensen and Markus Joensen. The three of them have been selected for the LEN 2013 European Junior Championships in Poznan, Poland, along with other swimmers while Pál will go together with three others to the 2013 World Championships in Barcelona.
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Chloe McCardel won’t try again to swim from Cuba to Florida
The Australian who had to give up her quest to swim from Cuba to Florida because of jellyfish stings said she will not make another attempt.
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Instant Ice – Waterbending In Real Life!
“Want to make a glass of water freeze instantly on command? What is this supernatural power and who can use it? Discover the secrets to Ice-bending … in real life.”
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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)

