A Scottish man has broken the world record for the fastest swim across the Cook Strait by four minutes.
Andy Donaldson swam between New Zealand’s North and South Islands on March 7 in four hours and 33 minutes.
The 31-year-old waited more than three weeks for the right conditions and swam through part of the 23-kilometer route in darkness.
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Mind-Blowing! Chris Mears & Jack Laugher’s Gold Medal Winning Performance! | Olympics
Prepare to be blown away by the incredible synchronized diving performance of Chris Mears and Jack Laugher at the 2016 Rio Olympics! These two Olympic champions take diving to a whole new level with their stunningly synchronized jumps, perfect form, and fearless attitude. Witness the historic moment when they won gold and became the first British divers to achieve this feat in synchronized diving. This video is a must-see for anyone who loves extreme sports and Olympic glory. Join us on this amazing journey and watch Chris and Jack’s unforgettable performance that will leave you speechless!
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British Swimmers in Action at the Edinburgh International 2023 | Propulsion Swimming
Held at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh, Scotland, the Edinburgh International Swimming Meet 2023 was littered with big-name British swimmers as they start preparing for the upcoming British Championships at Ponds Forge in Sheffield.
Some of those names include Adam Peaty, Abbie Wood, Duncan Scott, Freya Anderson James Guy, Anna Hopkin, and Tom Dean; as well as other international swimmers from around the world.
In this video from Propulsion Swimming, we show you some of the action from some of the best swimmers on the planet at the prestigious meet.
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Twin Toddlers Drown in Oklahoma City Family Swimming Pool | KFOR Oklahoma’s News 4
Two 18-month-old children died after drowning in a backyard swimming pool at a home in Oklahoma City, according to officials.
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Two Sisters – One Figure Skater, One Swimmer… | Who Is More Likely? | Olympics
Two sisters at the top of their game | Get to know swimmer Summer McIntosh and figure skater Brooke McIntosh – siblings and elite athletes both competing for Team Canada.
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‘Go Go Go!’: Watch 16-Year-Old Summer McIntosh Learn How to Drive | CBC Sports
Canadian Olympic swimmer Summer McIntosh might be on a superstar athletic path, but she’s still only 16 years old, and normal teenage growing pains happen to everyone.
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A New Documentary Short Explores the Recall of Judge Aaron Persky | MSNBC
The new documentary short by MSNBC Films “The Recall: Reframed” looks at the recall election of California Judge Aaron Persky, who faced nationwide backlash after handing down a lenient sentence to Stanford swimmer Brock Turner. Filmmaker Rebecca Richman Cohen joins The Sunday Show to discuss what inspired her to explore the complicated effect the recall election had on sentencing across California.
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Free-Diver David Vencl Plunges to Record Depth in Frozen Swiss Lake | Guardian Sport
David Vencl emerged from the depths of Switzerland’s Lake Sils after a record dive of 52.1 meters beneath the ice without a wetsuit.
The 40-year-old Czech diver’s record vertical plunge in a single breath follows his entry into the Guinness World Records book for swimming the length of a frozen Czech lake in 2021. Vencl dived through a hole in the ice then retrieved a sticker from a depth of 50 meters to prove his feat before re-emerging through the same hole. The Swiss plunge in temperatures of between 1 and 4 degrees Celsius took him 1 minute 54 seconds. His promoter Pavel Kalous said, ‘Here is nothing difficult for him to be in cold water … lack of oxygen is something normal for him. But this was completely different because it’s really difficult to work with the pressure in your ears in cold water.’
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YMCA: Leaders in Swim Lessons & Swim Safety | First Coast News
Megan Hansson, Regional Aquatics Director, shares why swim lessons are a must for everybody living on the First Coast. She puts Mike to the test at First Coast YMCA.