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  • The Native American Legend Lurking In Lake Okanagan | Boogymen | Shiver

    Feb 26, 2021

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    in Nature

    In the depths of Lake Okanagan, a monster known as “Naathik”, described as a 10-15 meter long serpent, has been sighted on and off since the 19th century. The Native American Syilx people have long documented its existence and residents report constant sightings. Discover one of Canada’s oldest and most enduring legends.

  • Trials to Triumph: Tecumseh Swimmer Overcomes Injury to Advance to State Finals

    Feb 26, 2021

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    rokur
    in Competition
  • Winter Swimmer Saves Elderly Chinese Woman Trapped in Icy Water

    Feb 26, 2021

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    rokur
    in Safety, Winter Swimming
  • Champion St. Louis Swimmer Inspired by Late Father

    Feb 26, 2021

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    rokur
    in Competition

    Emily’s dad may not be in the stands anymore, but she carries his memory with her every time she races.

  • North Korean Defector Survives Six-Hour Swim to South Korean Border

    Feb 26, 2021

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    rokur
    in Wild Swimming

    A North Korean defector is caught on camera crossing the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), deemed one of the most heavily guarded areas on Earth, undetected for hours.

  • Powerful Catch = Faster Freestyle (A Way To Change Speed In Your Swimming) | Effortless Swimming

    Feb 26, 2021

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    rokur
    in Technique

    Does applying more power in your catch phase lead to swimming faster times?

  • North Korean Defector Undetected for Hours After Swimming to South

    Feb 25, 2021

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    rokur
    in Wild Swimming

    South Korea’s military is facing criticism after a North Korean man managed to swim across what’s supposed to be the world’s most heavily guarded border. He was caught on demilitarised zone surveillance cameras eight times, but soldiers did not begin looking for him for hours.

  • How Swimmer Mallory Weggemann Turned Tragedy Into Paralympic Gold | People

    Feb 25, 2021

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    rokur
    in Para Swimming

    When Mallory Weggemann lost her ability to walk after a medical procedure, she was determined not to let it take her passion for swimming.

  • How To Use Your Shoulders Properly In Breaststroke | SwimVice

    Feb 25, 2021

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    rokur
    in Technique

    How To Use Your Shoulders Properly In Breaststroke! // This video is dedicated to demonstrating how to properly move your shoulders through the breaststroke cycle.

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