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Coast Guard Suspends Search for NJ Swimmer Swept Out to Sea in Hawaii | NJ

Mar 9, 2022

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in Safety

The U.S. Coast Guard said on Tuesday it suspended the active search for a New Jersey man who was reportedly swept out to sea while swimming off a beach in Hawaii over the weekend.
A witness reported Matthew Preziose was apparently in distress about 200 yards from the shore with another swimmer off Lumaha’i Beach, near the Lumaha’i River, in Kauai County around 1 p.m. Saturday, authorities said. The other swimmer made it to shore while Preziose remains missing.
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New Jersey man missing in waters off Kauai
The 5 Essential Swimming Drills You’re Not Doing | Global Triathlon Network

Mar 9, 2022

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in Technique

Regardless of our current swimming ability, we all want to swim faster! So Mark is here with 5 essential swimming drills for you to improve your swimming speed!
Waterman – Official Trailer (2022) Jason Mamoa, Kelly Slater | Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Documentary

Mar 9, 2022

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in History

Watch the trailer for Waterman, the upcoming documentary about five-time Olympic medalist and native Hawaiian Duke Paoa Kahanamoku. It explores his journey and legacy as a legendary swimmer, trailblazer, and father of modern-day surfing. The documentary is narrated by Jason Mamoa and features interviews with Kelly Slater, Carissa Moore, Jack Johnson, Duane DeSoto, and Laird Hamilton.
Waterman, directed by Isaac Halasima, opens in theaters on April 1, 2022.
Rescue Crews Find Body of 26-Year-Old Swimmer Who Fire Officials Say Refused Help Out of Woodstock River | 11Alive

Mar 9, 2022

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in Safety

The City of Woodstock stated that the young woman was a Holly Springs resident.

Rescue crews find body of 26-year-old swimmer who fire officials say refused help out of Woodstock r
50 Years On, the Traditional Swimming Event From South to North Kessock Is to Return | STV News

Mar 8, 2022

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in History, Open Water

It’s a crossing that’s well known to Highland travelers – the stretch of the Beauly Firth spanned by the Kessock Bridge.
But the waterway used to be home to a traditional swimming event.
Now there are plans to bring it back, more than 50 years on.

50 years on, the traditional swimming event from South to North Kessock is to return
What Good Luck Rituals Does an Olympic Swimmer Have Before a Race? | Hannah Miley | On The Spot

Mar 7, 2022

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in Competition

Just listen to Hannah’s pre-race good luck ritual!! In today’s episode of On The Spot, I interview Olympic and Commonwealth Swimming Medley Champion, Hannah Miley!
We talk about starting a professional career from such an early age, balancing the emotional and physical demands of athleticism and who her favorite athlete is to compete against 👀
Swim Staff Shortage Leaves Local Pools Vacant | KOIN 6

Mar 7, 2022

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in Organization

Swim staff shortage leaves local pools vacant
My First Race Since the Olympics | Adam Peaty Vlogs

Mar 7, 2022

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in Competition

Here is my first race since the Olympics! I have got three major Championships this year with World Championships, Commonwealth Games, and the European Championships so this was a great start in my preparation towards those!

My FIRST RACE since the OLYMPICS!
California Rallies to Win Fifth Straight Pac-12 Men’s Swimming & Diving Championship | Pac-12 Networks

Mar 6, 2022

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in Competition

A strong performance on the final day of Pac-12 Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships secured California its fifth-straight conference championship.

California rallies to win fifth straight Pac-12 Men's Swimming & Diving Championship

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Rókur í Jákupsstovu // Production engineer and certified swim coach. Full-time IT guy, spare-time aquatics aficionado. 2 sons, 2 daughters, 1 grandson & a wife. Bureau Member of European Aquatics, liaison to Water Safety, Media & Data Management. Likes to run :-)