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  • British Swimming to stream the BG International Swim Meet

    Feb 18, 2013

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    rokur
    in Competition, Organization, Technology

    Read swimming.org

    With a world-class field of nearly 750 entries, next month’s British Gas International Swimming Meet (7-10 March) promises to be one of the most memorable competitions in the UK this year.

    Great Britain’s top swimmers will be in attendance including Olympic silver medallist Michael Jamieson, world champions Liam Tancock and Keri-anne Payne and World Short Course champion Hannah Miley.

    Adding international spice to the field are Olympic champions Ruta Meilutyte (Lithuania) and Ranomi Kromowidjojo (the Netherlands), 12-time Olympic medallist Natalie Coughlin (USA), world champion Jeanette Ottesen (Denmark) and former world and Olympic champion Anthony Ervin (USA).

  • Is Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue a Savior for Time Inc.?

    Feb 18, 2013

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    by

    rokur
    in Equipment

    The 2013 issue featuring zero (0) traditional aquatic athletes, meh

  • Swimming with Whale Sharks at Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia

    Feb 18, 2013

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    by

    rokur
    in Nature, Open Water, Wow

    “In 2012 we were lucky enough to go swimming with the Whale Sharks at Ningaloo Reef out of Exmouth in Western Australia. It is one of the best things I think I’ve done so far and wanted to share it with you.”

  • ‘Shark Whisperer’ swims with Great Whites

    Feb 18, 2013

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    by

    rokur
    in Nature, Safety

    Uh oh

  • Poor Penguin Doesn’t Dare to Dive

    Feb 18, 2013

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    by

    rokur
    in Fun, Nature

    Oh my, I know exactly how it feels

  • The Harlem Shake (SeaWorld Style)

    Feb 18, 2013

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    by

    rokur
    in Fun, Organization

    Featuring a walrus doing sit-ups. Awesome

    http://youtu.be/bf8Itx8swpc

  • CC photo #415: Kis GergÅ‘ congratulated at Debrecen 2012

    Feb 18, 2013

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    by

    rokur
    in CC BY-NC-ND 2.0, Competition

    Hungary’s GergÅ‘ Kis on the LEN 2012 European Championships medal podium in Debrecen, Hungary, after winning silver in the men’s 400 freestyle. See the result list here.

    Kis Gergő being congratulated at Debrecen 2012

  • The Harlem Shake (Bærum Swimmers Style, Norway)

    Feb 18, 2013

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    by

    rokur
    in Fun, Organization

    The craze has reaced Norway, see simma.nu/no

  • Flyboard – Coolest Water Jet Pack EVER!!!

    Feb 18, 2013

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    by

    rokur
    in Equipment, Fun, Open Water, Wow

    “Check out how to get a Flyboard in the link below!
    Rocky Mountain Flyboard: http://RockyMountainFlyBoard.com
    These guys are based in Utah and you can rent and buy Flyboards from them!”

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