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  • Shark attack survivor’s harrowing tale

    Feb 27, 2012

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    rokur
    in Nature, Safety

    Anthony Segrich was spearfishing with his buddies hunting Cobia and Grouper, when a bull shark attacked him. โ€œAnd it was one of the strangest sensations, itโ€™s very difficult to describe, but I mean, you knew you were being eaten by something,โ€ said Anthony. CBS Miami via the17thman

  • 60 seconds with James Goddard

    Feb 27, 2012

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    rokur
    in Competition, Gossip

    Via the17thman

  • Rebecca Adlington – The Journey

    Feb 27, 2012

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    rokur
    in Competition, Training

    “What more motivation do you need than a home Olympics.” Via the17thman

  • This cat is not afraid of water

    Feb 27, 2012

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    rokur
    in Fun, Nature

    Cool cat here is not afraid to swim in the sea, judging on the language somewhere in Russia. Via Nothing To Do With Arbroath

    Cat Goes for a Swim in the Sea

  • Mysterious Chinese warrior statue underwater in La Jolla Cove

    Feb 27, 2012

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    rokur
    in Fun, Open Water

    Local divers found a mysterious statue in 50 feet of water off La Jolla Cove on November 13, 2011. “How it came to be here remains a mystery.” Via LaJollaPatch.

    Mysterious Chinese statue underwater in La Jolla Cove

  • How body fat helps Lynne Cox swim in the waters of Antartica

    Feb 27, 2012

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    rokur
    in Nature, Open Water, Science

    Science doesn’t full understand how she does it, but ocean swimmer Lynne Cox survives in water that is cold enough to kill. Researchers have been trying to understand her unique ability for 30 years. Read more here on CBS News

  • Olympian Ryan Lochte talks Daytona

    Feb 27, 2012

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    rokur
    in Gossip

    Olympic swimmer and Daytona resident Ryan Lochte spoke with the media before the Gatorade Duels at Daytona, where he was appointed as grand marshal. Someone manages to sneak that question in yet again, about Michael Phelps.

    Olympian Ryan Lochte talks Daytona

  • Behold, Langton’s 62″ standing box jump

    Feb 27, 2012

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    rokur
    in Can you do this?, Fun, Training

    This is no swimmer, but 6’2″, 230 lbs ‘Super’ Steve Langton, brakeman on the US gold winning bobsled team. 62 inches is 157,48 centimeters to us metric guys. Dailyhouse via GoSwim on Twitter

    62'' Inch Standing Box Jump

  • CC photo #59: Pรกl talking to a bunch of kids in Sรธrvรกgur

    Feb 27, 2012

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    rokur
    in CC BY-NC-ND 2.0, Faroe Islands, Training

    Pรกl Joensen having a chat with a bunch of kids in Sรธrvรกgur, Faroe Islands, en route to South Africa back in April 2010. They have a 16 meter pool there, but alas no swim club.

    Pรกl talking to a bunch of kids in Sรธrvรกgur

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