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Swimming scandal fallout scares Aussie Olympic chief
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Australia’s Olympic chief John Coates is fearful the scandal surrounding the misbehavior of the swimming team at last year’s London Games could lead to parents being reluctant to let their children take part in sport.
“The last thing we want is for the mums and dads not to think of our Olympians as role models. We are trying to create greater participation in sport through our team.
“‘Is that what happens when I send my little girl to the team or my little Johnny to the team?’ That’s what scares me.”
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Female Australian team members “seething” after statements made by the male relay
A bit late, but read Fox Sports
Many female swimmers are dissatisfied with the statements made by the men’s relay team, the public information released about the London Olympic campaign and the fact they weren’t interviewed during the Bluestone review into Australian swimming’s culture.
Jade Neilsen’s roommate in Manchester is opting not to publicly comment about the incidents but has promised swimming officials she will give her full co-operation to any formal investigations.
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Star swimmer Sun Yang reconciles with coach
“Sports fans will be delighted to hear that it seems Olympic gold medalist Sun Yang and his long-term mentor have put aside their differences. The duo, who made headlines recently over what was called a ‘make-or-break’ dispute, returned to training on Monday.”
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Swimmer’s advice if he sees a shark: ‘Swim like hell’
“Paul Muller has some sage advice for anyone who happens to see a shark while swimming in the ocean off Palm Beach.”
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Trailer : Swimming with legends…. with Fred Buyle
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Ice Swimming – the key to eternal youth?
It’s supposed to increase vigor, strengthen the immune system and improve your mood. At least, that’s what fans of the sport say. Taking a dip in temperatures as low as -30°C may not be everyone’s cup of tea. But for a group of pensioners in northern China’s Heihe city, it’s a way of life.
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British Swim Schools TV Commercial
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