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  • Australian Lifeguard Teaches You Aussie Slang | BondiRescue

    Jun 25, 2021

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    Ever wanted to increase your Aussie slang from just ‘shrimp on the barbie? Well here’s the most thorough Aussie vocab video on the internet teaching you all the important words, ya drongo!

  • Canadian Olympic Medalist Out of Retirement to Make Final Trip to the Games | CityNews

    Jun 25, 2021

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    rokur
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    Canadian Olympic Bronze-Medalist Brent Hayden retired in 2012 but is hoping for one last shot at the podium. Lindsay Dunn speaks with the swimmer about recently qualifying to go to Tokyo, 9 years after he announced his retirement.

  • Inside with Brett Hawke: Jon Sieben

    Jun 25, 2021

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    rokur
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    Jon Sieben inspired millions of young Australians when he won the 200 Fly at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles defeating the Albatross from West Germany, Michael Gross.

    He was coached by Joe King and then, “The Lunatic Laurie Lawrence”.

  • ALL Men’s 50m Olympic Freestyle Swimming Finals 🏊‍♂️ | Olympics

    Jun 25, 2021

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    The Top Moment video of the week features all Men’s 50m Freestyle Swimming Finals since the 1988 Summer Olympic Games in Seoul. Here is a look at all the 🥇 medalists:

    Seoul 1988 – Matt Biondi 🇺🇸
    Barcelona 1992 – Alexander Popov
    Atlanta 1996 – Alexander Popov
    Sydney 2000 – Anthony Ervin & Gary Hall Jr. 🇺🇸
    Athens 2004 – Gary Hall Jr. 🇺🇸
    Beijing 2008 – César Cielo 🇧🇷
    London 2012 – Florent Manaudou 🇫🇷
    Rio 2016 – Anthony Ervin 🇺🇸

    https://youtu.be/uNPOkc3urOo
  • Meet Aussie Paralympic swimming hero Ellie Cole | Woolworths

    Jun 25, 2021

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    rokur
    in Para Swimming

    Get to know Aussie hero Ellie Cole in her interview with nine-year-old Paige as she shares the inside scoop on her life in the pool, and what it takes to become a swimming champion.

  • Minneapolis Park & Recreation Offering Free Admission, Swimming Lessons at North Commons Water Park | KARE 11

    Jun 25, 2021

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    rokur
    in Organization, Safety

    The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) announced all admission fees will be free for anyone who visits the North Commons Water Park.

  • YMCA of Greater Cleveland Receives $10,000 Grant to Offer Free Swimming Lessons to Those Who Qualify | News 5 Cleveland

    Jun 25, 2021

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    rokur
    in Organization, Safety

    The YMCA wants to help every child learn how to swim by removing any barriers that are keeping them from signing up for lessons.

  • Mother Reacts to Mobile Olympic Swimmer’s Success | NBC 15 WPMI

    Jun 25, 2021

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    rokur
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    She’s a five-time national champion and a two-time Atlantic Coast Conference swimmer of the year. She was chosen Female Athlete of the Year at the University of Virginia twice. She’s a junior national champion, a U.S. Open champion, and she’s from right here in Mobile, Alabama.

    UMS-Wright graduate Paige Madden is about to start a professional swimming career in the new International Swim League.

    Oh, and one more thing. She’s now a member of the United States Women’s Olympic Swim Team.

    “A complete surprise. Complete surprise,” said Paige’s mom, Ellen.

    See NBC 15 News
  • Bedford Swimmer to Represent Team USA at Paralympic Games | WMUR-TV

    Jun 25, 2021

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    An elite swimmer from Bedford is getting ready to compete in her first Paralympic Games.

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