In a normal year, the Plunge would take place in 5 locations throughout the State (Portland, Eugene, Corvallis, Bend and So. Oregon/Medford). However, nothing about the last year has been normal. With safety of the athletes and Plunge participants as a priority, we won’t be gathering to Plunge together in 2021. Instead, the 2021 Polar Plunge is going virtual across Oregon to continue to support athletes during a time when we cannon host in-person events.
Recreating the craziness and magic of Polar Plunge in a virtual landscape might seem like a stretch. However, Special Olympics Oregon has created a choose your own adventure for this year’s event and a full lineup of virtual challenges and fun to engage our community throughout “Freezin’ February.â€
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Water Safety in New Zealand
New Zealanders love the water – whether playing or surfing in it, boating or sailing on it, or simply enjoying our stunning coastline, beaches, lakes, and rivers. But sadly, every year, a large number of Kiwis lose their lives to drowning or are injured as a result of near-drownings. Make water safety a priority for you and your family.
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Dara Torres Tells Us How to Keep Kids Active This Winter
Winter can be tough to keep kids physically and mentally active. Olympic medalist swimmer, Dara Torres, gives us a peek at Elanation, an app designed to keep kids active – while having fun! Visit elanation.com for more info.
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Researching the Biomechanics of Paralympic Swimming
Dr. Carl Payton, Reader in Biomechanics at Manchester Metropolitan University, provides an overview of his research in swimming biomechanics with the Great Britain Paralympic swimming team and the International Paralympic Committee.
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Inside with Brett Hawke: Ky Hurst
Ky Hurst is a superior endurance athlete. Olympic swimmer, Australian Ironman Champion, and grinder for the America’s Cup Challenge.
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Things Swimmers Never Say
Some things swimmers just never say 🤪 Watch till the end…
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Why I’m ice swimming in the Lake District every day in January
Sheets of ice and layers of snow aren’t enough to deter Gilly McArthur who is swimming in Cumbria’s lakes and tarns everyday in January for charity.
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Will Wave Pools Replace Ocean Surfing? | w/ Mick Fanning & Jamie O’Brien
Wave pools are bringing surfing to areas without coastlines, and delivering consistent, reproducible, killer waves. But they don’t offer the same vibe as surfing on the ocean, paddling out, and waiting to catch the right wave. So are they the future, or are they actually crushing the soul of surfing? Join surfing legends Mick Fanning and Jamie O’Brien as they chat about the future of wave pools and ocean surfing.
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The Fifth Stroke | Improving Your Underwater Dolphin Kick | Propulsion Swimming
Underwater Dolphin Kick is one of the most important skills you can learn in Competitive Swimming which is why many swimming coaches refer to it as the Fifth Stroke!!