We know Masters swimmers love to swim fast AND socialize. As a part of our first-ever 2020 Toyota USMS Virtual Championships presented by Swim.com Aug. 12-23, 2020, so we hosted this happy hour to bring in the social part of our event that is missing.
USMS record holder Jeff Commings led a fun conversation with Team USA Olympians past and present Elizabeth Beisel, Ashley Twichell, and Josh Davis. Watch for the fun trivia questions and prizes from Golden Road Brewing, USA Swimming, and USMS.
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Katie McGibbon – Swim Faster With Science | Smart Athlete Podcast Ep. 64
Today I’m talking to Katie McGibbon, a Performance Scientist in Swimming currently working in Australia. She shares with me one of the most important skills that should be developed by athletes and a little about her PhD research.
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How I Swam From Asia To Europe | Bosphorus Cross Continental Swim (Boğaziçi Kıtalararası Yüzme) | MySwimPro
We’re taking you to Istanbul, Turkey for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most exhilarating open water races in the world!
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Paralympic swimmer’s special bond with guide dog
A devastating medical condition has blossomed into an incredible partnership, with Anastasia Pagonis reinvigorated by Radar.
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Two Dead In Separate Boating Accidents On South Lake Tahoe; Officials See Increase In Water Rescues
Two men are dead after separate boating accidents on the same day in South Lake Tahoe.
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Accounting & Tax Planning Advice For Professional Swimmers
Professional swimmers traditionally dedicate a good portion of their time and energy to training. A professional athlete/entertainment industry financial adviser may help you make sense of complicated tax laws related to your profession, whether you are earning money domestically or abroad. Here at Fusion CPA, our team of seasoned accountants may help you with your tax planning by explaining things like a state tax nexus, creating multi-state income tax minimization strategies and charitable contributions strategies, setting up a bill pay service, and showing you itemized deduction strategies specially crafted for professional swimmers.
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Lilly King Lost This Race | Cody Miller Vlogs
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This Great White Shark Stunned All Shark Experts By Jumping 15 Feet Above Water
So, a great white shark, one of the largest sharks in the world, was seen emerging from the water and launching itself into the air. But this wasn’t an ordinary leap because it managed to get itself 15 feet (4.57 meters) above water.
In context, according to Sharks World, a typical shark will jump up to 8-10 feet (2.4–3 meters) above water. For this reason, seeing a shark soar another 5 feet above this mark makes a record-breaking breach.
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Man rescued after attempting mile-long swim off Dauphin Island
The Coast Guard rescued a man attempting a mile-long swim off of Dauphin Island.Â
According to USCG, the man tried to swim from the southern tip Pelican Island to the Pelican Island Sandbar about a mile away. His wife called for help after he had not returned after an hour and a half.Â
A Coast Guard boat went to the area and found the man in the water. He told rescuers he was caught in a current and could not swim out of it.Â
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