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  • Team USA Takes Home the Title | Water Polo World Cup 2026 | Sydney | USA vs Spain | World Aquatics

    Jul 27, 2026

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    rokur
    in Water Polo

    Everything was set for a great women’s final between the United States of America and Spain, and both teams delivered!

    The US team was led by Emily Ausmus, who scored 6 goals in the final, taking home the Player of the Match award and also ending up being the Top Scorer of the women’s tournament.

    After a dominant second half, the US team have won the Women’s Water Polo World Cup for the seventh time!

  • โ€˜I Felt Hopelessโ€™: California Man Found Alive After A Month Lost At Sea | 10โ€™s Late News

    Jul 27, 2026

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    rokur
    in WTF

    A Californian manโ€™s attempt to sail across the Pacific has turned into an extraordinary story for survival.

    Kai Sato set sail from the Catalina Islands for Hawaii on June 7, but disaster struck after just two weeks on the water.

  • Caught on Camera: Nearly 300 Humpback Whale โ€˜Supergroupโ€™ Gather in South Africa | Associated Press

    Jul 27, 2026

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    rokur
    in Nature

    A South African couple found themselves in a rare situation when they witnessed a humpback whale โ€œsupergroupโ€ consisting of nearly 300 of the giant marine mammals gathering together.

  • Aussie Shark Hero Reveals What He Learned After Saving Sydney Mum | 10 News+

    Jul 27, 2026

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    rokur
    in Life Saving, Nature

    Just weeks after helping rescue shark attack survivor Leah Stewart at Coogee Beach, Australian paddleboarder Charlie Head has claimed one of the sportโ€™s biggest prizes.

    The Hawaiian endurance race saw him set a new record in brutal conditions. Charlie also reveals how the Coogee shark attack changed his training and the terrifying moment he came face-to-face with a tiger shark longer than his board.

  • What’s Causing the Shark Surge on the California Coast? A Marine Biologist Reacts | KPassionate

    Jul 27, 2026

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    rokur
    in Nature

    If you went swimming or surfing in Central California this summer, chances are, you werenโ€™t alone. Great white sharks are migrating up the California coast in record numbers.

  • Husnah Kukundakweโ€™s Story of Resilience | 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games

    Jul 27, 2026

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    rokur
    in Para Swimming

    Husnah Kukundakwe shares her inspiring journey from discovering a love for swimming in Nigeria, despite her mother’s reservations, to overcoming the odds and representing her country as a Paralympic swimmer.

  • I Swam Every Day for 30 Days, This Is What Happened | Tucker Abel

    Jul 27, 2026

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    rokur
    in Health, Training

    I swam every single day for 30 days to see how much I could improve my speed, endurance, and overall technique.

    On Day 1, I tested myself with an all-out 100, 400, and 1000-yard swim to establish a baseline. Then I followed a structured training plan with speed workouts, endurance sessions, threshold training, and technique work to find out what would happen after swimming every day for a month.

    Will I finally break through my plateau? How much faster can I actually get in just 30 days?

    Follow along as I document every workout, the highs and lows, and my final retest to see if all the hard work pays off.

  • I Bet You Wonโ€™t Learn This in the Swim Lesson: 10 Cheat Codes | enduranceID

    Jul 27, 2026

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    rokur
    in Technique, Training

    In this video, professional swim coach Tasha shares 10 “cheat codes” designed to make swimming more efficient and effective, covering practical tips often missed in standard lessons:

    • Optimize Breathing (0:29):ย Breathe to your dominant side every second stroke to ensure you get enough oxygen.
    • Use the Pool Clock (2:05):ย Rely on the analog pool clock instead of a watch to easily track intervals without distractions.
    • The KPD Warm-up (3:27):ย Always structure your warm-up usingย Kick,ย Pull, andย Drill sets.
    • Old-School Planning (4:41):ย Write your workout on paper and stick it to your water bottleโ€”it’s the most efficient way to follow a plan.
    • Efficient Turns (5:36):ย Master touch or flip turns to carry your momentum off the wall rather than resting.
    • Distance Per Stroke (7:15):ย Focus on gliding and extending your arm fully before each catch to maximize efficiency.
    • Diversify Strokes (9:59):ย Learn at least one additional stroke (like breaststroke) to keep training engaging.
    • Gear Hack (10:54):ย Store your wet swimsuit inside your silicone swim cap to keep the rest of your bag dry.
    • Self-Analysis (11:44):ย Film yourself swimming to identify technique flaws you can’t feel while in the water.
    • Prioritize Technique (13:00):ย Dedicate at least one session a week to focusing solely on body position, breathing, and drills rather than speed or distance.
  • Sydney Shark Attack Hero Charlie Verco Wins Fourth Paddleboard World Title | 10 News

    Jul 27, 2026

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    rokur
    in Nature

    His paddle-boarding skills saved the life of mother Leah Stewart after a shark attack earlier this year. Now Charlie Verco has claimed a world record in a gruelling endurance race through one of the world’s most dangerous stretches of water in Hawaii.

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