Bilateral breathing sounds like the perfect style of breathing for swimming freestyle. We often talk about its benefits here at GTN, but we also understand its negative aspects too. With that in mind, Heather here to look at both sides of the debate, so you can decide whether you should breathe bilaterally.
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Swimmers take the plunge at Scotland’s oldest outdoor pool
Brave swimmers braved the September chill to take the plunge at an outside swimming pool in Gourock
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A Walk In The Park | Effortless Swimming
Park Tae-hwan is an Olympic gold and silver medalist in the 400m and 200m freestyle. To me, he has the most technically perfect stroke that I’ve seen and being ‘only’ 6’0″ he’s had to make up for his lack of height with incredible technique.
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Some swim amid red flags and search for drowning victim
South Beach in South Haven remained closed Monday after emergency crews rescued several people from Lake Michigan over the weekend and one person remains missing. (Sept. 7, 2020)
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Australia shark attack: Surfer ‘mauled to death’ at netted beach on Gold Coast
A man has died after being mauled by a shark at a netted beach in Australia.
The swimmer, believed to be in his 50s, was bitten on the leg just off Greenmount Beach in Coolangatta.
The attack happened just after 5pm local time and the man died shortly after. Queensland Ambulance Service attended the scene.
Beaches both north and south of Greenmount Beach were immediately closed after the attack. Beaches further out on the Gold Coast are expected to stay closed on Wednesday.
Witnesses told local broadcaster 9News that bystanders and lifeguards rushed into the water to try and help the man, but he succumbed to his injuries later.
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Melrose Native Completes 10-Mile Swim Of Plum Island In 4 Hours
Kevin Whalen took on a big challenge on Monday: swimming the length of Plum Island.
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Teen brothers who drowned in Lake Spanaway were ‘weak’ swimmers
Two brothers drowned in Lake Spanaway on Sunday afternoon.
According to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office, the brothers, 14 and 15 years old, were in the roped-off swim area using a small floatie. Officers were told that the pair were not strong swimmers.
One brother started having trouble swimming, according to officers. The other brother tried calling for help when they both disappeared.
One brother was found within five minutes of going under, while the other was found about 30 minutes later.
Read more: https://www.king5.com/article/news/lo…
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Warning for Labor Day swimmers after three drownings in Galveston
Galveston Beach Patrol has a stern warning for swimmers after three drownings occurred during the Labor Day weekend.
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Highest altitude swim – Guinness World Records
Daniel Bull features in #GWR2021 for this highest altitude swim. Whilst visiting the Chilean mountains earlier this year, Daniel decided to have a dip in water that was below freezing! 🥶️