The 16th event edition will be the first time that Melbourne has hosted this prestigious 25-meter event, with the state-of-the-art Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre as the host site. Set on the shores of Albert Park Lake, the city will welcome more than 1,000 athletes from over 180 countries for six days of world-class swimming action.
Far from home, away from their beloved ones, several Ukrainian aquatic athletes, seniors and juniors alike, are still training and preparing themselves for the upcoming challenges. National Federations and organizations across Europe didn’t let their dreams shatter and their careers break – and offered them safe shelter and support in these troubled times. However, maintaining this help needs further funding now and LEN calls on everyone around the world to contribute to support the preparations of Ukraine’s aquatic community.
World-renowned surf photographer and filmmaker Tim McKenna released “Waves Story,” a short movie featuring professional freediver Arnaud Jerald.
Teahupoo, one of the world’s most dangerous waves and the Olympic surfing venue for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, is the center stage of a unique underwater exploration.
“Waves Story” reveals how world freediving champion and world record holder Arnaud Jerald explores the famous barreling surf spot in a very unusual way.
The French athlete explores the infamous Tahitian reef break guided by the overpowering flow of the magical liquid cylinder.
“The film is like a tribute to my childhood because I have always loved playing with the waves as a kid, and my dream was to be able to do it in Teahupoo,” explains Jerald.
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SwimOutlet.com, the web’s most popular swim shop, has elevated its industry-leading team store platform this week with two key features developed to help coaches, swim clubs and team managers fundraise and streamline team orders.
As teams increasingly ask for new and unique fundraising opportunities, SwimOutlet has answered the call with its new Fundraising Tool. This feature allows teams to generate revenue by selling custom designed products that are set at a team designated price.
“We’ve taken the popular t-shirt and gear sales fundraising idea that has been around at swim clubs for years and made it easier and better!” said Jaime Benes, VP of Team Sales, SwimOutlet.com. “There’s no more need to pre-order, set up a tent and lug bulky boxes to the pool side. Now you can set your club’s earnings goal, create exciting custom products, set the price and get back on deck while your team earns.”
A team of 150 swimmers could potentially earn upwards of $5,000 for one fundraiser depending on the price and product selected for the fundraiser.
“As our sport continues to re-emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, many swim teams are needing to find new sources of revenue to help make up financial gaps. Fundraising Initiatives are important options to assist swim teams. I’m excited to use the SwimOutlet Fundraising Tool and I think it will make a ‘big splash’ for swim teams everywhere” says Steve Connock, Ohio Swimming Inc. Administrative Vice Chair.
Together with the Fundraising Tool, SwimOutlet now allows teams to give all their families a free SwimOutlet+ Membership. With a free one-year SwimOutlet+ Membership, families will unlock exclusive access to special deals, the lowest pricing, 5% rewards credit on purchases, and free 2-day shipping.
SwimOutlet already offers the best selection, availability, and pricing, along with dedicated reps, customization, team stores, fit kits, and cash back! To take advantage of SwimOutlet’s Team Store with Fundraising, simply visit https://www.swimoutlet.com/pages/team-fundraising-and-membership. These benefits are always available to teams, risk-free, with no-contract required.
For more on SwimOutlet’s new Team offering, contact SwimOutlet at teams@swimoutlet.com or speak to a team rep at 800-469-7132.
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A St. Cloud State swimmer named Marena Kouba is a Carnegie Medal winner.
No one should attempt a rescue like this! With no flotation device, Saint Cloud State Huskies swimmer saved a man and two children from drowning on Lake Superior. Marena Kouba survived, and relived the traumatic experience for WCCO-TV reporter Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield. Kouba won the Carnegie Medal for her bravery – an award some recipients receive posthumously because they died during the rescue.
But it wasn’t only Kouba’s swimming skills that brought her back to shore alive. It was a deeper level of courage that made a miracle happen.
