US Olympic swimmer Claire Curzan prepares for 2024 Paris Olympics
US Olympic swimmer Claire Curzan discusses with Tim Donnelly her preparation for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, what it was like competing in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo while there were several restrictions due to COVID-19, transferring to Virginia from Stanford, competing in the world championships, and more.
Missy Franklin, a competitive swimmer since she was 5 years old, won four gold medals and one bronze medal at the 2012 Olympic Games. Franklin’s performance in the 200-meter backstroke broke the world record and marked the first time that an American won the event in 40 years. She followed her Olympic success by winning six gold medals at the 2013 FINA World Championships, and, at the time, became the most decorated female swimmer in history at a single world championships. In 2014, she released a documentary, “Touch the Wall,” captivating viewers with a behind the scenes look at the intense preparation required to compete at such an elite level.
Franklin was awarded the 2015 Collegiate Woman of the Year and the Honda Cup for her collegiate athletic achievements. She was named “World Swimmer of the Year” and “American Swimmer of the Year” by Swimming World Magazine and earned the ESPY for Best Female Olympian in 2013 and Best Female College Athlete in 2015. Franklin brought home her final gold medal from the 2016 Rio Olympics for her performance in the 4×200-meter relay.
Retired in 2018, Franklin completed her degree in psychology and a minor in education at The University of Georgia and shifted her focus to speaking engagements, brand partnerships and philanthropy. She was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame and appointed to the Board of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation where she provides oversight and guidance for the organization’s global work, which includes funding more than 250 Sport for Development programs worldwide. Franklin advocates for topics, such as mental health awareness, female empowerment and overcoming failure.
The crew of a sinking fishing boat had to swim for their lives in a dramatic rescue off the west coast of Scotland.
Two members of the four-stong crew had stayed aboard the fishing boat, after it began to take on water, as it was slowly towed by a lifeboat back to shore for repairs.
However, the fishing boat began suddenly listing and sank, meaning the crew members were forced into the rough seas and had to swim to the rescue craft in heavy winds.
Footage captured by the Oban RNLI showed the two fishermen desperately swimming to the lifeboat in the Atlantic Ocean.
Swimming is often hailed as the perfect exercise due to its numerous benefits for the body and mind. It’s a full-body workout that engages multiple muscle groups while being gentle on the joints, making it suitable for people of all fitness levels. Whether you’re a competitive swimmer, a casual lap swimmer, or someone looking to revitalise their fitness routine, incorporating swimming into your regimen can bring about positive changes.
Three people, reportedly members of the University of Wyoming swim team, were killed and two were injured in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. 287. FOX31’s Shaul Turner reports from the scene.
We’re proud to support students, staff and the local community to improve their fitness and wellbeing, no matter their ability. Watch John’s story to find out how he has improved his swimming and become part of the #UofStirling sport community.
