English backpackers make the best of torrential storm weather at Coogee Beach, Sydney
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Jacco VerHaeren – Herbalife sponsored swim coach
An interview with the accomplished Netherlands swim coach Jacco VerHaeren. From the start of his career he knew he wanted to help athletes to succeed in the demanding sport of swimming. As part of that effort, he knows the importance of nutrition and has been happy to develop an association with Herbalife who is also committed to providing athletes with the tools they need to succeed.
http://youtu.be/mr9mBWxwvL8
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D’Arcy says swim team will not heal quickly
Controversial swimmer Nick D’Arcy says he fears the fractures within Australia’s swim team will take a long time to mend.
http://youtu.be/M2M1-Vf0YAg
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Warning signs were there when Thorpe returned
Read The Sydney Morning Herald
To some, signs of the turmoil in Australian swimming could be seen in the lead-up to last year’s national titles. Swimming Australia was attempting to reinvigorate a sport that had lost relevance – it turned to Ian Thorpe.
The powers that be thought Thorpe, and a group of former champions, could spark interest and publicity among an Australian public that no longer cared enough for Channel Nine to continue its coverage of the national championships, which once had a prime-time presence. -
CC photo #420: Father and son at our local FLOT meet 2013
Father and son from Tórshavn at our local club meet here in Toftir, Faroe Islands today, 23 February 2013. I coached him (the father) in this pool back in the 90’s. It is a good feeling.
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Navy SEAL Goes Missing During Hawaii Ocean Swim
Crews are searching for a missing 34-year-old Navy SEAL who disappeared during an open ocean training mission near Kaena Point, Oahu on February 19.
The SEAL is assigned to a Hawaii-based Naval Special Warfare unit.
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Swimming Idiots – A beautiful swim
“A morning swim by The “Swimming Idiots” at Balmoral Beach in Sydney.
Shot on 19th and 20th Feb 2013.”Swimming Idiots – A beautiful swim from Chris Meredith on Vimeo.
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CC photo #419: Colbertaldo being congratulated at Istanbul 2009
Italy’s Federico Colbertaldo silver winner in the men’s 1500 freestyle at the LEN 2009 European Short Course Championships in Istanbul, Turkey. Germany’s Jan Wolfgarten in the background, waiting for his gold medal. See the result list here.
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Oscar Pistorius released on bail
Today, Paralympian, Oscar Pistorius was granted bail of 1 million Rand (112700 USD) in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Friday. Magistrate Desmond Nair set strict bail conditions after a lengthy ruling. Pistorius will be back in court on June 4. Only audio was allowed in court. Read for instance The Guardian.