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  • University of Calgary Swim

    Jan 19, 2013

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    rokur
    in Organization, Training

    The U of C Swim team is making a splash this season.

  • Plunge of Faith: Russians swim in freezing waters for health & religion

    Jan 19, 2013

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    rokur
    in Fun, Health, Open Water

    More than two million people in Russia celebrated the feast of Epiphany, taking part in traditional bathing by immersing themselves in icy waters. The celebration commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ. It’s also believed to wash away the sins, with many saying it keeps them healthy for the rest of the year.

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  • CC photo #385: Me trying to explain something about swimming

    Jan 19, 2013

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    rokur
    in CC BY-NC-ND 2.0, Faroe Islands, Technique

    So this is me today (19 January 2013), trying to explain whatever at at basic swim course here in Toftir, Faroe Islands. The girls are my daughters, obviously very impressed, and my wife took the photo. A family business! :-)

    Me trying to explain something about swimming

  • Whale Encounter in Kona, Hawaii January 2013

    Jan 19, 2013

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    rokur
    in Nature, Wow

    http://youtu.be/F5U3ndTQSfc

  • Vladimir Morozov on The Morning Swim Show

    Jan 18, 2013

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    rokur
    in Competition

    That guy is awesome

  • CC photo #384: It’s that sailor again

    Jan 18, 2013

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    rokur
    in CC BY-NC-ND 2.0, Competition

    Photo unfortunately a bit blurry, but I’m pretty sure that this is that sailor again from Szczecin 2011, now at the FINA 2012 World Swimming Championships (25m) in Istanbul, Turkey. Very possibly RadosÅ‚aw KawÄ™cki’s coach.

    It's that sailor again

  • Swim Practice Fun

    Jan 18, 2013

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    rokur
    in Fun

    “Having fun with the GoPro at swim practice, MTA 2012/2013 Swim team”

  • Hopewell High School swim coach accused of sex with student

    Jan 18, 2013

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    by

    rokur
    in Safety

    david-haynesThe Huntersville Police Department has arrested Hopewell High School volunteer swim coach David Mackenzie Haynes, 24, accused with three counts of sexual activity with a student and providing a malt beverage to a person less than 21 years of age. Read The Charlotte Observer

  • Doc Counsilman Documentary

    Jan 17, 2013

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    rokur
    in History

    James E. “Doc” Counsilman Documentary Indiana University Swim Coach, Interviews with Marge Counsilman and Dave Tanner

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