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  • Banksy turns dolphin kiddie ride into anti-BP statement

    Aug 17, 2013

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    rokur
    in Nature

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    Nice one, see BoingBoing

    Graffiti/street artist Banksy has built and installed a BP-leak-themed dolphin ride on Brighton Pier. The coin-op ride offers trenchant commentary on the light liability borne by BP for its role in the poisoning of the gulf. Plus, it looks like a lot of fun!

  • JOE meets Irish swimming Olympian Grรกinne Murphy

    Aug 17, 2013

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    rokur
    in Competition, Gossip

    See JOE.ie

    Ever want to feel inadequate? Then just meet a real-life Olympian. Thatโ€™ll do it.

    http://youtu.be/3Cwg7hUcAwQ

  • Swim

    Aug 16, 2013

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    by

    rokur
    in Wow

    “Shot on a Canon Eos 5DMarkIII, 20mm 2.8 in an Aquatech housing. Time lapse shot on GoPro Hero2.”

    Swim from Paul Figura on Vimeo.

  • CC photo #593: He did it ! :-)

    Aug 16, 2013

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    rokur
    in CC BY-NC-ND 2.0, Competition, Fun

    That photographer on the open water medal podium platform at the 15th FINA World Championships in Barcelona, Spain, doing what the rest of the photo crew dreamed about while waiting for the 25K medal ceremony to start.

    Doing it

  • Pieter van den Hoogenband’s interview with Michael Phelps

    Aug 16, 2013

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    by

    rokur
    in Competition, History

    Two legends of swimming together in Barcelona.

  • Records Broken In The Pool | 90 Seconds Of The Olympics

    Aug 16, 2013

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    by

    rokur
    in Competition, World Record

    “London 2012 saw an incredible array of talent take compete in the aquatics centre with records being set on a daily basis.”

    Records Broken In The Pool | 90 Seconds Of The Olympics

  • Bermuda Round the Sound Swim

    Aug 16, 2013

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    by

    rokur
    in Open Water, Organization

    “Bermuda Round the Sound Swim – beautiful setting for training swims, yoga, friends, exciting race course, fun after party. More than an open water swim race – it’s an open water vacation! Join us Sunday October 13th 2013 for more fun!” – See aquamoonadventures.com

    Bermuda Round the Sound Swim from Patricia Sener on Vimeo.

  • Highlight Swimming BCN2013

    Aug 16, 2013

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    rokur
    in Competition, Wow

    “Summary of the best images of the tenth day of swimming World Championship Swimming BCN2013.”

    Highlight Swimming BCN2013 from Athenea Harrington on Vimeo.

  • Channeled In – Alli Defrancesco’s Planned 2013 English Channel Swim

    Aug 16, 2013

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    by

    rokur
    in Open Water

    A short film illustrating the preparation and dedication of open water swimmer, Alli Defrancesco, who plans to swim the English channel in late August 2013.

    Channeled In from Garrett Ritchea on Vimeo.

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