Swimmer's Daily

  • Mckenzie Coan describes how she is dealing with lockdown and getting ready for Tokyo 2021!

  • Two Beloit men, ages 22 and 23, were pulled from the water but later pronounced dead at a local hospital.

  • It’s fair to say 2020 has been turned upside down but as athletes start returning back to training, us swimmers will be returning to the pool. I’ve been lucky to touch base with the water, but check out this video to hear my top 6 tips for all swimmers returning back to the pool! Be safe everyone and enjoy xx

  • These are what I think are 5 of the most important qualities to succeed in swimming.

    https://youtu.be/G3K7fmOXR8w

  • Do you want to swim faster? Here are three tips that will help you speed things up. Swimming fast requires strength, so building strength is essential to improve your speed. On top of that, try to incorporate build up sprints into your swim practices. And finally, practice! You need to sprint to be able to swim fast. Use short sprint intervals for this.

  • On Saturday, the city of Philadelphia greeted people headed to the popular Wissahickon Creek and Devil’s Pool.

    Parks and Recreation employees distributed masks and reminded people that swimming is not allowed.

    The visit from city employees came after mounting complaints from residents in the area about trash and people not practicing COVID-19 safety measures, including social distancing and masks.

    Every summer, swimming is also an issue.

    “This summer, usage is at an all-time high due to the coronavirus and people’s desire to get out and enjoy the nature we have in Philadelphia,” said Maita Soukup, of the city’s Parks and Recreation Department.

    See ABC 6 Action News

     

  • If you can’t make it to the pool then you are in for a treat. This complete routine is designed specifically for swimmers and adaptable for everybody. By the end of it you’re going to be well on your way to improving your sports performance, burning calories, and carving a well-proportioned body.

  • There is officially one year to go until the delayed Olympics.
    Tokyo 2020 was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
    But with the virus far from contained, the Games are still very much in doubt.

  • California park officials have shut vehicle access to a pristine swimming hole in Northern California due to an influx of visitors to the “hidden gem” that has become a popular photo backdrop on social media.

    There are just 12 parking spots near Yankee Jim’s, a sliver of crystal clear water on the North Fork American River, about 35 miles west of Lake Tahoe, but last weekend California State Parks and Placer County authorities counted more than 300 vehicles parked near the rugged roads surrounding a one-way bridge overhead.

    Some vehicles blocked entry and exit points to the area, causing an hours-long traffic jam as drivers tried to turn around, the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook posting on Friday. Authorities said the scenic area has exploded in popularity thanks to social media postings.

    “This presents a huge public safety danger, and cannot allow any first responder to access Yankee Jim’s in the event of any emergency or fire,” the statement said.

    Read CBS SF Bay Area