You could be using hammers and brute force, yes, but this is smart
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Danish Federation announce first 12 young guns for “Great Danes” project
The Danish Swimming Federation has this morning, led by national head coach Nick Juba, announced the team for the upcoming “Great Danes” project, that aims to lift the men’s side of Danish swimming by offering special training camps and international swim meets where the swimmers are expected to race in multiple events in each session. See svoem.dk
This season 2013/2014, the team will consist of the following 12 swimmers, described as ‘promising and strong’, including London 2012 Olympian Daniel Skaaning and 2012 European SC 200 fly silver medalist Viktor Bromer. The squad will meet in Brøndby for their first camp on 1-2 November 2013.
- Magnus Westermann, Herlev svømning
- Morten Bak Hansen, JGI / A6
- Daniel Skaaning, STT/ VAT-Copenhagen / NTC
- Daniel Steen Andersen, Horsens Svømmeklub / NTC
- Joachim Mortensen, Ålborg Svømmeklub
- Emil Klingberg, Kvik Kastrup
- Viktor Bromer, Ålborg Svømmeklub
- Magnus Jákupsson, Sigma Swim Allerød / NTC
- Sebastian Ovesen, Slagelse Svømmeklub / Swim Team Vestsjælland
- Kevin Witt Christensen, Farum Svømmeklub
- Søren Dahl, Herlev Svømning
- Anton Ø. Ipsen, Sigma Swim Birkerød
(Faroe born Magnus Jákupsson will be one of the first 12 Great Danes)
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CC photo #639: Bonnie Brandon entering the Istanbul 2012 arena
Just a photo from the FINA 2012 World Swimming Championships (25m) in Istanbul, Turkey. USA’s Bonnie Brandon entering the arena, ready for the women’s meter backstroke. She won silver behind Ukraine’s Daryna Zevina, see the result list here.
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Camilla Pedersen on her feet again after three weeks in coma
Good news on Jyllands-Posten (in Danish), after three long weeks in coma, Danish European Ironman champion Camilla Pedersen woke up a week ago and has now started her rehabilitation. She is able to use her body, has taken her first steps and recognizes her family, the communication improving day by day. The doctors can though still not say, which consequences the accident will have on her future. You can follow her progress with English summaries on indsamlingtilmille.blogspot.dk, and support by sending money via Paypal to indsamlingtilmille@gmail.com. -
U.S. Marine Corps Annual Surf Qualification – 500 Meter Swim from Amphibious Assault Vehicles
“Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion conduct their annual surf qualification here, Sept. 6, 2013. The training consists of swimming 500 meters from an amphibious assault vehicle back to shore.”
U.S. Marine Corps Annual Surf Qualification! 500 Meter Swim from Amphibious Assault Vehicles!
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Diana Nyad On Historic Swim
Diana Nyad talks about her historic swim from Cuba to Florida and answers some Twitter questions from her fans.
http://youtu.be/Dz9cusQq-oU
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Nyad Swim for Relief
Fresh off her record-breaking swim from Cuba to Florida, long-distance swim legend Diana Nyad announces a 48-hour continuous “Swim for Relief” to take place in New York City’s Herald Square on Oct. 8 ‒ 10, 2013 in support of AmeriCares Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. >>> Learn more: NyadSwimforRelief.com
Nyad Swim for Relief from AmeriCares on Vimeo.
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USC Swimming & Diving 2013
“A highlight clip from the Swimming & Diving Team at the University of Southern California, 2012-2013 season.”
USC Swimming & Diving 2013 from Craig Hung on Vimeo.
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SPORTS SCHOOL – SWIMMING