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  • Olympic Swimmer Hopes His Battle With Depression Can Help Others

    Jan 19, 2021

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    rokur
    in Competition, Mental Health

    Almost nine years after retiring, Canadian Olympic swimmer Brent Hayden is back. The bronze medalist talks about his hopes of reaching the podium in Tokyo and shares his journey to overcome depression and how he hopes his story can help others.

  • Steve Parry – ‘Public swimming pools could close without complaints’

    Jan 19, 2021

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    rokur
    in Safety

    Interview with 2004 Olympic swimming medallist Steve Parry on pool closures in the UK and how it may affect a new generation of swimmers.

  • Swimming with the Rarest Alligators in the World | Gatorland Vlogs

    Jan 19, 2021

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    rokur
    in Nature

    Hey Y’all! Today Mike Hileman, Danny Danger and Myself are trying to gather some footage our beautiful, rare, leucistic alligators for a major motion picture company that cannot be named yet 😜. We hope you guys love this this video! Plus you get a bonus fashion show while we all try to see who fits best into the wet suit!

  • Ultimate Swimmer Podcast: Ryan Held

    Jan 18, 2021

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    rokur
    in Competition

    Ryan Held is as good as they come when you talk about sprint talent in America. He was a multi-time Illinois State Champ in high school, multi-time NCAA champion in college, has won numerous National Titles on the pro level and has an Olympic Gold Medal from the 2016 Games. Ryan talks about the highs and lows that come with success and how he has revitalized his passion for the sport in the midst of a global pandemic. We hope you enjoy our interview with a true Ultimate Swimmer, Ryan Held!

  • McGill Sit-Up Test For Swimmers | Swimmer Strength

    Jan 18, 2021

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    rokur
    in Dryland

    Testing: anterior core strength and postural endurance.

    Fits: all swimmers.

    Terminate: if you feel any pain.

  • ISL Season 2 Full Match 8

    Jan 17, 2021

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    rokur
    in Competition
  • ISL Season 2 Full Match 7

    Jan 17, 2021

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    rokur
    in Competition
  • ISL Season 2 Full Match 6

    Jan 17, 2021

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    rokur
    in Competition
  • Swimming In A Frozen Lake

    Jan 17, 2021

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    rokur
    in Winter Swimming

    Dug a whole in to the lake and enjoyed some dips into the frozen lake after some sauna. Wonderful wintery time in Saimaa.

    https://youtu.be/1EaOw5PxeEs
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