Beachgoers at a beach in Fort Lauderdale found themselves surrounded by a group of playful manatees. “It made us feel amazing that we were able to witnesses such a thing,†Gina Hossack told the Sun Sentinel. Via MyFOX8
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Gianniotis first to carry the Olympic torch, follow it live on Ustream
Greece’s British-born open water swimming world champion Spyros Gianniotis will tomorrow become the first Olympic Torchbearer of London 2012, describing it as a “very, very big honor”. Via Inside The Games
“Tomorrow is a really important day and for my whole career,” he said, “It is my last Olympics, it is something unique for me.”
Starting in Olympia, Greece, the relay will traverse some 8,000 miles of the UK before ending its journey in London. Tune in here on Ustream beginning at 12:00 pm PT / 15:00 pm ET on Thursday, May 10. Via Ustream.tv
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Freediving with Sam Still
A short peek into the world of freediving with the former world champion Sam Still.
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Michael Phelps On Air with Ryan Seacrest
Record breaking Olympian Michael Phelps took some time to towel off and call in to “On Air with Ryan Seacrest†to bust a popular myth surrounding his diet and most importantly share his Olympic playlist with us. Via ryanseacrest.com
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CC photo #131: Pál readying himself for a swim at FM 2011
Pál Joensen readying himself for the men’s 400 freestyle prelims at the Faroese (Short Course) Championships 2011. Our depth is not so impressive, to say the least – As the only senior swimmer in the 400 freestyle, he had to swim this heat alone.
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Michael Phelps Receives AAFA Humanitarian Award
The two-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps was honored at the 34th Annual AAFA American Image Awards sponsored by the American Apparel and Footwear Association on May 7 in New York City. Michael Phelps was given the humanitarian award for establishing The Michael Phelps Foundation. Read NTD
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SKY Olympics Swimming Promo
Good one
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Alexander Dale Oen Memorial Fund announced
In connection Alexander Dale Oens tragic death there has been established a Memorial Fund, originally a dream that Alex and his brother Robin had together, which is now being continued by Robin alone, but in the spirit of Alex. In the obituary in Bergens Tidende and Aftenposten today, “As welcomed as flowers, are a gift to Alexander Dale Oen Memorial Fund – Account Number 1204 04 74 763”. Alex is to be buried on Friday May 11th at 12:00 from BlomvÃ¥g church in Bergen.
See press release after the break, via SwimNews and svomming.no.
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CC photo #130: Jeannette Ottesen with her 2008 Rijeka 50 butterfly silver
Danish sprinter Jeanette Ottesen with her women’s 50 butterfly silver medal at the 2008 LEN European Short Course Championships in Rijeka, Croatia. Her result was 25.54, behind Hinkelien Schreuder (NED) in 25.21 and ahead of Diane Buy Duyet (FRA) in 25.55, see Omega Timing.
