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Schubert hired investigator to watch rival coach

Jan 26, 2013

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rokur

in Safety, WTF

Update: SwimmingWorld Magazine has obtained new details that dispute the claims in the OCR article mentioned below.

Eight-time U.S. Olympic swim coach Mark Schubert confirmed that he and longtime Orange County swim coach Bill Jewell were involved in the 2010 hiring of a private investigator to conduct surveillance of a rival Orange County swim coach suspected of having an improper relationship with a swimmer he was coaching, according to documents obtained by the Orange County Register. Read Orange County Register
Behold A 14-Year-Old Boy Being Rescued During Flood

Jan 26, 2013

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rokur

in Nature, Safety

One of 20 water rescues in Queensland, Australia, across Thursday and Friday. Nature you scary.
Dolphin “Asks” Divers For Help Removing Fishing Line

Jan 25, 2013

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rokur

in Nature

Amazing video from when a bottlenose dolphin with a fishing line in its mouth and wrapped around a pectoral fin came to a group of divers off Kona, Hawaii, looking for help. They managed to remove the line. See Geekologie
Body Painted Swimming Suit

Jan 25, 2013

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rokur

in Equipment

NK Body Painted Swimming Suit for Art Fashion Studio
CN Antibes 2013 – swimming team

Jan 25, 2013

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rokur

in Competition, Organization, Training

Awesome
Swim Coach Sex Bust

Jan 25, 2013

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rokur

in Organization, Safety

High school coach Ken Fuller accused of sex with student. Katy Zachry reports. Read for instance MainlineMediaNews and WestChesterPatch
Arizona Swim Team Has Depth, School Spirit

Jan 25, 2013

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rokur

in Organization, Training

“This year, the Arizona swim team continues to be an elite program. From veteran swimmers who competed in the Olympic Trials to freshman swimmers adjusting to the competition, the UA’s team is amongst the nation’s strongest competitors. Team members say they love the UA and the opportunity to compete for their University.”
Jay Platt being interviewed by Fox about Lance Armstrong

Jan 25, 2013

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rokur

in Doping

Spot on, Mr. Platt.

http://youtu.be/_q38njdZPwE
NCJH Swimmers Put Team Over Talent

Jan 25, 2013

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rokur

in Organization

“In sports, you play to win. But sometimes, there can be more to it than that. As Landon Stolar, one junior high swim team in Iowa City is becoming a home for any kid that wants to jump in the pool.”

http://youtu.be/xoBn-jZePWQ