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  • Stream With Lewis Pugh, the First Person To Complete a Longdistance Swim in Every Ocean of the World

    Mar 11, 2021

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    in Environment, Open Water

    Lewis Pugh is the first UN Patron of the Oceans. He is best known for swimming in vulnerable ecosystems to draw attention to their plight. – 2007 a swim across the North Pole in 2007 to highlight the melting of the Arctic sea ice. – 2010 a swim across a glacial lake on Mount Everest to draw attention to the melting of the glaciers in the Himalayas, – 2018 a swim of the full length of the English Channel to call for 30% of the world’s oceans to be protected by 2030 _________ Lewis Pugh has been named patron of the oceans by the UN as he has repeatedly sailed in vulnerable ecosystems to draw attention to their plight. 2007 – Swimming across the North Pole for the first time, drawing attention to the problem of melting Arctic ice. 2010 – swam across the glacial lake on Everest, to draw attention to the melting of glaciers in the Himalayas and the impact of water scarcity on peace in the region. 2018 – sailed across the English Channel to call for the protection of 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030. Lewis Pugh is an extreme swimmer, environmentalist, and incredibly outstanding person! We are looking forward to the broadcast in order to ask Lewis in detail about his mission, history and ask all our questions. What would you like to ask Luce?

  • When Ben Proud beat Caeleb Dressel | #FINABudapest2017

    Mar 11, 2021

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    rokur
    in Competition

    Epic race, epic final as Great Britain’s Ben Proud secures a surprise Gold medal in 2017 Budapest in the 50m butterfly by 0.04sec ahead of Nicholas Santos who finished second and Andrii Govorov third.

  • Good luck at 2021 Australian Open Water Championships | Open Water Nationals | #mightyblues

    Mar 11, 2021

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    rokur
    in Open Water

    Good luck to our #mightyblues​ this weekend at Swimming Australia’s 2021 Open Water Championships!

  • Qualitative Study on Swimming and Water Programs for Migrants in Australia | Wiley

    Mar 11, 2021

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    rokur
    in Organization, Safety

    Researchers in Australia aimed to find out whether swimming and water safety programs can help adult migrants. Read the full article on Wiley Online Library: https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.407

  • How to Prevent Shoulder Injuries While Swimming | MySwimPro

    Mar 11, 2021

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    rokur
    in Competition, Guest Post, Health, Training

    Do your shoulders hurt? We can help! Learn how to strengthen your shoulders & improve your stroke technique to avoid injury.

    See MySwimPro
  • Swim Ireland – Women and the Water | Sport Ireland

    Mar 11, 2021

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    rokur
    in Organization

    Sport Ireland recognizes the capacity of NGBs to deliver initiatives that impact women in sport. Sport Ireland continues to invest in NGB programs through Women in Sport funding.

    https://youtu.be/c9MuxbmbtNY
  • Winter in Canada: Yukon Ice Water Swimmers Take the Plunge

    Mar 10, 2021

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    rokur
    in Winter Swimming

    At Chadburn Lake in Whitehorse, the #Yukon​ #IceWater​ #Swimmers​ take the plunge every week, spending a few minutes submerged in frigid and icy waters. They swear by the physical and mental benefits… And say all are welcome.

  • Can We Beat Olympian James Magnussen in a Swimming Race? | Jase & PJ

    Mar 10, 2021

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    rokur
    in Fun

    With all the odds against Jase & PJ, can they use all the tricks at their disposal to find a way to beat James Magnussen in a swimming race?

  • Supporters of Michigan State University’s Swim Team To Testify After Program Cut

    Mar 10, 2021

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    rokur
    in Competition, Organization

    In October, Michigan State University announced that it was shutting down the swimming and diving programs — the university cited costs.

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