The Rhine originates high in the Swiss Alps, fed by glacial ice and perpetual snow. Countless small channels and streams tumble into the valley and join to form the river that will eventually become the most powerful watercourse in Europe. The most important source of the Anterior Rhine is the Tomasee in Graubuenden. Ernst Bromeis, who wants to swim the entire length of the Rhine from start to finish, trains here. The self-proclaimed “Water Ambassador” tries to raise awareness that water is a finite resource. For his project “Miracle Blue”, Ernst has already swum 200 mountain lakes.
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Endurance Swimmer Lewis Pugh Prepping for the Coldest Swim on Earth | BizNewsTv
Lewis Pugh is an endurance swimmer and UN Patron of the Oceans. This month he will be swimming across the mouth of Greenland’s Ilulissat Icefjord, which is fed by the world’s fastest-moving glacier. It will be the first multi-day Polar Swim ever attempted. This is footage of him prepping for that icy swim.
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Swimmers Warned About Rip Currents Along Coast | WMUR-TV
Lifeguards said there were some people in the water Monday, but they didn’t have to conduct any major rescues.
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Learning How to Overcome Anxiety About Swimming | Catalyst
Over 8 weeks, Dr. Preeya Alexander reshapes Anu Kulkarni’s life by using lifestyle changes to help tackle anxiety.
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Bobby Finke Resurrects American Distance Swimming | Inside With Brett Hawke
Bobby Finke is the reigning Olympic Champion in the Men’s 800 and 1500 Freestyles. He shocked the world (and himself) as he flew by his competition in the final 50 of both races at the Tokyo Olympics.
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6 Things You’re Not Doing To Swim Further | How To Improve Your Swimming Stamina | Global Triathlon Network
Want to swim farther without getting tired? Of course, you do. There are several areas you need to address but maybe you haven’t considered them? We’ve got them all covered in this video to get you swimming further and faster!
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Why Don’t These Great White Sharks Attack Humans? | Inside Edition
Southern California photographer Carlos Gauna’s stunning drone footage of great white sharks lurking frighteningly close to swimmers has sparked questions about whether the encounters are truly dangerous. According to Chris Lowe, director of the Shark Lab at Cal State Long Beach, the young sharks commonly found in the area aren’t much of a threat – yet. CBS News’ Carter Evans reports.
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“What Does Blind Look Like?†Ft. Blind Para-Swimmer Anastasia Pagonis 🇺🇸 | Olympics
“What does blind look like?” When Anastasia Tas Pagonis was 14, she lost her vision. Now 17, the Team USA para-swimmer has become a role model and is ready to show her stuff at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games!
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1 Day To Go | Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony
We only have to wait 24 more hours.
The Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games is sure to be an amazing spectacle.
For all the latest Paralympic news and information: https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/en/pa…