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  • A Week in the Life of an Olympic Swimmer | The Swimsuit Guy

    Mar 16, 2024

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    in Competition

    Have you ever wondered exactly what a full week of training looks like for an Olympic swimmer? Well, here is a full week of training executed by Estonian superstar Kregor Zirk on my recent trip to coach in Tallinn.

  • “It’s a Mosquito Pit”: Hernando Pool Customer Has Been Waiting Two Years | WFLA News Channel 8

    Mar 16, 2024

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    rokur
    in Swimming Pools

    Robert Hampton is fed up. He’s paid $54,750 toward a swimming pool with West Hernando Pools and Spas. Two years later, the pool is not only not finished, Hampton says there’s already structural issues.

  • Mooresville Swimmer Part of NCAA Transgender Lawsuit | Queen City News

    Mar 16, 2024

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    rokur
    in Competition

    The lawsuit alleges Roanoke College reps met with the women and “encouraged them to welcome the transgender swimmer” onto their team.

  • Billionaire Dies After Accidentally Backing Tesla Into Pond | Inside Edition

    Mar 16, 2024

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    rokur
    in Safety

    The sister-in-law of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, billionaire businesswoman Angela Chao, lost her life after backing her Tesla into a pond. Chao was attempting to make a three-point turn at her ranch when she reportedly put her car in reverse instead of drive. It sent the vehicle into a pond on her property. Police say Chao called friends for help, and one jumped into the pond to attempt to rescue her but was unable to break the Tesla’s windows. Inside Edition’s Steven Fabian has more.

  • 2024 Swim Across the Sound: Swimmers to Make Waves in the Fight Against Cancer on Aug. 3 | WTNH News8

    Mar 16, 2024

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    rokur
    in Charity, Open Water

    2024 Swim Across the Sound: Swimmers to make waves in the fight against cancer on Aug. 3

  • Drowning Prevention at Aqua-Tots Swim School | 12 News

    Mar 16, 2024

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    rokur
    in Learn To Swim, Safety

    One of the best ways to keep your child from drowning is teaching them how to swim.

  • The Way of the Water | Michael Phelps | Olympics

    Mar 16, 2024

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    rokur
    in Competition

    28 Olympic medals, 23 of them Gold. Countless World Records and Championship titles. The most decorated Olympian of all time.

    This is the Olympic journey of Michael Phelps, one of the greatest athletes to grace the sporting world’s ultimate stage. From being an unassuming 15-year-old at Sydney 2000 to winning eight gold medals in a single games at Beijing 2008, the career of one of the greatest Olympians of all time is a tale of dedication, perseverance and greatness.

    So sit back and enjoy re-living the career of one of the Olympic greats and every awe-inspiring moment that came with it from Sydney 2000 to Rio 2016.

  • Swimming to Antarctica – Daniel Slosberg on Lynne Cox’s Cold Water Swims | Unpacking The Problem

    Mar 15, 2024

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    rokur
    in Ice Swimming, Open Water, Winter Swimming

    Daniel talks about his teammate and friend Lynne Cox’s swim to and around Antarctica, and rules that follow from English Channel Swim rules, and how to prepare.

  • 46-Year-Old Woman Makes History as the Oldest Person to Qualify for Olympic Swim Trials | KCAL News

    Mar 15, 2024

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    rokur
    in Competition, Masters

    Gabby Rose is training to make her third Olympic team. The June Olympic trials are in Indiana.

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