Many bathers have defied a swimming ban at a Port St Johns’ Beach, following an apparent shark attack on Christmas Day. The victim, a 15-year-old boy, is still missing.
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Ventnor Boxing Day Swim 2012
“Apologies for the ropey wobbly video work and wind noise at the beginning. Well done to all who took part and raised money for PATCH”
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Seb Coe talks about FIRST, the official London 2012 film
Seb Coe talks to us about First, the official film of the London 2012 Olympic Games, which is out now on DVD, featuring Missy Franklin and Chad Le Clos
http://youtu.be/WYEEN0_WAf4
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Proposed Indiana law would ban swimming during rip current warnings
A northern Indiana lawmaker says he plans to submit legislation that would outlaw swimming in Lake Michigan when rip current warnings are issued. Read wsbt.com
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Longhorns brave cold water to swim with beluga whales
At different bowl games, different non-football activities are setup for each team. On Wednesday, the Texas Longhorns took part in a traditional Alamo Bowl activity by visiting SeaWorld. Read YNN
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In Russia, kids are kept healthy with buckets of chilly water
Very interesting, read The Daily News of Open Water Swimming
As a countermeasure to fight a rash of illnesses at her school 18 year ago, kindergarten director Olesya Osintseva in Barnaul, Russia began a voluntary daily regimen to expose her pupils to 90 seconds of fun in the snow.
Judging from the overall reduction of illnesses at the school and expressions on the faces of the children, her regimen not only keeps the children healthier, but also puts some wide smiles on their faces.
“It was obvious that something needed to be done to make them grow stronger and be more resilient against viruses. This is how we came to the idea of boosting their immunity up by doing this exercise with buckets of chilly water outside in the cold. What six months of these water exercises showed was an immediately stronger resistance to illnesses. Our kids were now able to go to the kindergarten and even if someone had infection, they were no longer catching it,” she explained to the Siberian Times.
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Shark tank crack injures 15 in Shanghai
Fifteen people were injured, though none seriously, after a 33.5-ton aquarium burst on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at the Orient Shopping Center in Shanghai, police said. Three sharks raised inside the 7-meter-long, 3-meter-high aquarium died in the incident.
http://youtu.be/Gn0YcspiesI
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Michael Phelps’ career is Best Sports Moment of the Year
Michael Phelps capping off his legendary swimming career has been voted Sports Illustrated’s Best Sports Moment of the Year for 2012. Read 11 Alive
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Christmas Day Swim at Banna Strand, Co Kerry 2012
“In Aid of the Banna Sea Rescue Unit. Thanking you all for supporting a vital service in our local community. A special thanks to all the volunteers and swimmers who have made this a very special occasion.”