Serbia’s Milorad ÄŒavić at the 2008 European Short Course Swimming Championships in Rijeka, Croatia, ready for the men’s 100 butterfly preliminaries, Czech swimmer Jan Sefl also seen splashing water in his face. Cavic ended up winning the event the day after in a new European Record of 49.19, see result list here.
Swimming Time from Tommy Pitt on Vimeo.
“Hanging out at the pool in Jongomero, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania. A Bull Elephant decided to come over for a drink from the pool, while we were in it.”
Swimming with Elephants from Dave Warfield on Vimeo.
“It takes seconds for a child to drown, and a lifetime to get over”
Swimming Pool from FAMQ on Vimeo.
Freediving clinic taught by Carol Schrappe in Bonaire in August 2012
At the Japanese National Sports Festival yesterday, 18-year-old Akihiro Yamaguchi collected his first world record, downing the global standard in the men’s 200-meter breaststroke, nearly becoming the first man under 2:07 with a time of 2:07.01. Read SwimmingWorld Magazine and watch the video.
Yesterday September 15, the first ever official open water event was held in Tbilisi, Georgia, arranged by the Georgian Swimmers’ Club, Georgian Aquatics Sports National Federation, Tbillisi City Hall and Lisi Development. The distance was 5K for men and 3K for women, Georgia’s 200 freestyle national record holder Irakli Revishvili clocking the best time of 1:00.44,with about 50 swimmers participating including London 2012 Olympian Irakli Bolkvadze. The Georgians are now going to make an open water federation, with this event being held every year, hopefully including some international names. Thanks to Dato Murjikneli for info and photos, see Georgians Swimmers’ Club for more info.
Boys (1994 & older)
Boys (1995-1998)
Girls (1998 & older)
Here is footage from the event
Here we go again, first meet of the Faroese 2012-2013 season, we’re a bit late but there you go.
Swimming in Rough and Choppy Water – Open Water Swimming with swim-art.com.
This video will teach you the skills you need to swim comfortably in rough and choppy open water conditions. Includes tips for breathing, stroke technique, and relaxation skills.
