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  • GNSS That Works While Swimming | u-Blox Swimming Mode

    Oct 1, 2025

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    rokur
    in Open Water, Technology

    GNSS fails underwater – but u-blox found a way to make it work for swimmers. With u-blox Swimming Mode, swimmers can now enjoy accurate open-water tracking like never before. By capturing satellite signals during each arm stroke, this breakthrough mode delivers reliable data on position, speed, distance, and performance.

    Tested with athletes. Built for real conditions. Optimized for every stroke.

    Learn more: https://u-blox.com/swimming-mode

  • Long-Distance Swimmer Bitten by Shark off Catalina | KTLA 5

    Oct 1, 2025

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    rokur
    in Nature, Open Water

    A man was bitten by a shark during a long-distance channel swim from Catalina Island to the mainland early Tuesday morning.

  • How to Kick Underwater Like the Best in the World | Fares Ksebati

    Sep 30, 2025

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    rokur
    in Competition, Technique

    Gretchen Walsh is an absolute torpedo and talent in the water, a success built on technique, training, and determination. This video is a breakdown of her explosive start and the drills she uses to dominate above and below the water. Let’s deep dive into her secret weapon: the underwater kick.
    Pay close attention… this analysis is eye-opening!

  • Mother in Critical Condition After Trying to Drown 3 Children at Liberty County Home, Sheriff’s Office Says | KHOU 11

    Sep 30, 2025

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    rokur
    in Safety

    A Liberty County mother is accused of trying to drown her three children. The mother and one child were in critical condition, while the other two kids were stable.

  • Swimming 5k vs 15k Per Week-Shocking Speed Difference | Siska Training Systems

    Sep 30, 2025

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    rokur
    in Competition, Training

    Freestyle swimming test: 5k vs 15k per week training. Which swim volume builds more speed, stamina, and performance?

  • The Most Advanced Swim Goggles Ever?! (Like a Coach in Your Goggles) | Hardware Nation

    Sep 30, 2025

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    rokur
    in Technology

    FORM created the most advanced swim goggles in the world. The new Swim Pro 2 projects pace, splits, stroke, and heart rate directly in front of your eyes while you swim. Guided workouts and training plans make every pool session smarter.

    In this episode, I talk with founder Dan Eisenhardt about how FORM is built, the vision behind Swim Pro 2, and how they are transforming swimming into a measurable sport.

  • Is There A Perfect Swimming Technique For Triathlon? | Global Triathlon Network

    Sep 30, 2025

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    rokur
    in Open Water, Technique, Triathlon

    Whether you’re racing sprint or Ironman distance, open water presents a different set of demands — no black line, no walls, and plenty of chaos around you.

    In this video, we break down how to adapt your pool training for open water performance.

    From stroke rate to sighting and pacing, these drills and techniques will help you build confidence, swim smarter, and race stronger — no matter your experience level.

  • Meet The Triathlete That Shattered Kona’s Swim Course Record | Global Triathlon Network

    Sep 30, 2025

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    rokur
    in Triathlon

    Join us as we catch up with Sam Askey-Doran, the amateur triathlete who stunned the world by breaking the Ironman Kona swim course record.

    We challenged him to a swim in Nice and delved into his rapid rise in triathlon, his unique training, and his ambitions to go pro.

    Discover how he secured an age group podium at the Ironman World Championships and what his plans are for the future!

  • Resilience at the Edge with Extreme Cold Water Swimmer Nuala Moore | Jessica Cooke

    Sep 30, 2025

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    rokur
    in Ice Swimming

    Nuala Moore is an Irish open water swimmer and adventurer who has pushed human limits in some of the most extreme conditions on earth. With two Guinness World Records and decades of experience in the ocean, she’s learned what fear, discomfort, and resilience really mean.

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