Szczecin 2011 is only a week away from now, and even less for those of us who get to go :-)
EC Szczecin 2011: Przygotowania
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Jeanette Ottesen battles a Danish ice hockey player
World Champion Jeanette Ottesen versus Frederik Storm, ice hockey player on the Danish national team, with the decision made to have the water liquid rather than frozen. In Danish yes, but I’m sure you’ll be able to pick out the winner, regardless of language :-)
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Speedo FASTSKIN3 launch – behind the scenes
A look behind the scenes at the launch of the Speedo FASTSKIN3 Racing System in London, including the views of Rebecca Adlington.
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Webscorer, an exciting new race timing app for your iPhone or iPad
Take a peak at that screen dump – doesn’t that look like something that you have been missing for far too many years? A mobile app for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch called Webscorer that is dirt simple to use: you start the clock and then tap the screen as you wish to record a time, and then enter the swimmer’s name. When you want to upload the result to their website, you tap a few other buttons and enter the event information. The free FAN version includes a basic timer and the uploader, most likely to be used by spectators or for personal timing situations, while the $75 iPhone / $150 iPad Webscorer PRO in-app upgrade from FAN includes a sophisticated timing program, designed to handle just about any type of race (or practice), from races with interval starts to wave starts to relays, likely to be used by coaches or race officials.
Via ReadWriteWeb.com, see also FAN and PRO demo videos.
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Are you smarter than Nathan Adrian ?
A different kind of the Morning Swim Show interview, courtesy of SwimmingWorld Magazine, testing what Nathan Adrian knows about a variety of topics, from astronomy to American history.
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(Cool) Aquabotix HydroView beams your video to the iPad
The Aquabotix HydroView is an easy-to-use, remote-operated underwater vehicle that beams a live high-definition view back to the surface. Controlled using an iPad, smartphone or laptop, the HydroView shoots full 1080p HD video or stills, and returns it to your controller. And looks the part, like something out of Star Trek, only for underwater purposes. Yes, it is $3000, but still, look at it! Via The TritonAquabotix HydroView
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Cold water blamed for swim death
A 56-year-old Swedish woman is likely to have died of a rare condition called “acute pulmonary oedema” – a buildup of fluid in the lungs – that can hit you when swimming in cold water. She was swimming with dolphins off New Zealand, when she started having problems with breathing, and died despite of doctors fighting to save her life. The coroner still rules the decision to go into the water reasonable, even though she suffered from suffered of breath, but calls for improved equipment and first aid practices on snorkeling boats. Read The Marlborough Express.
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Katie Hoff revealing the Fastskin3 system on The Today Show
Grin, “Matt asked Katie a question he rarely asks on-air: “Could you please take your jacket off?” Via today.msnbc.msn.com
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Under Armour event in Shanghai with Michael Phelps
Back in August, promoting the sports clothing and accessories company from his hometown Baltimore.
Michael Phelps for Under Armour event 08/01/2011 (Shanghai China)