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  • Dutch Ice Swimmers Take Plunge in Canals

    Feb 17, 2021

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    rokur
    in Winter Swimming

    While sub-zero temperatures send many people in the Netherlands reaching for their scarves, some are taking a plunge in the frozen canals instead.

    https://youtu.be/-m8Y9Xaf6WM
  • Dolphin Kick Like a Pro | U.S. Masters Swimming

    Feb 17, 2021

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    by

    rokur
    in Masters, Technique

    Are you eager to learn how to swim faster underwater in a streamlined position? Then this video is for you! Improve your underwater dolphin kick and increase your propulsion and minimize drag. Bingo!

  • Stop Wiggling in the Water with this Exercise | U.S. Masters Swimming

    Feb 17, 2021

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    by

    rokur
    in Dryland, Masters, Technique

    Body position is an important part of swimming and your streamline. This exercise will help you stop wiggling in the water, improve your core and shoulder strength which will help make you a more powerful swimmer.

  • Moment Hero Swimmer Breaks Ice in Freezing Lake to Rescue Trapped Bird

    Feb 17, 2021

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    rokur
    in Nature, Winter Swimming

    An unidentified young woman, who happened to be an open-water swimmer, was walking by Rickmansworth Aquadrome on Sunday (February 14) the moment onlookers spotted a great crested grebe stuck in the ice on the lake.

  • Swim Until You Can’t | Cody Miller Vlogs

    Feb 17, 2021

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    by

    rokur
    in Competition
  • Team Japan’s stunning Team Technical performance at Gwangju 2019 | FINA World Championships

    Feb 17, 2021

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    by

    rokur
    in Artistic Swimming

    Team Japan performed an incredible Team Technical routine with sensational acrobatics at the 2019 edition of the FINA World Championships in Gwangju. Although it missed a spot on the podium, it’s fourth place is proof of exceptional delivery and athleticism.

  • Swimming Tips for Breaststroke and Butterfly | U.S. Masters Swimming

    Feb 17, 2021

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    by

    rokur
    in Masters, Technique

    Why not try something new if it will improve two different strokes – breaststroke and butterfly. It’s a win-win to improve your timing in both strokes. Try it today.

  • Freestyle Swimming – Pro Tip | U.S. Masters Swimming

    Feb 17, 2021

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    by

    rokur
    in Masters, Technique

    This technique drill is excellent for developing freestyle stroke length, control, and balance when you swim. Make it part of your swimming drills in your daily swim workouts!

  • The Queen of the 3m Springboard | Wu Minxia’s Last Gold Medal | Diving | #FINAKazan2015

    Feb 16, 2021

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    rokur
    in Diving

    The undisputed queen of the 3m springboard events, China’s Wu Minxia claimed at least one medal in eight consecutive editions of the FINA World Championships.

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