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Manatee found with ‘TRUMP’ scrawled on its back in Florida

Jan 12, 2021

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rokur

in WTF

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service is searching for information on the person or persons responsible for the harassment of a manatee discovered Sunday in the headwaters of the Homosassa River. The animal had the word “Trump” scraped into its back.
Craig Cavanna, senior federal wildlife officer, and current investigating officer said of the situation, “I cannot comment on a current, ongoing investigation.”
He added harassment of a manatee, protected by the Endangered Species Act, is a Class A federal criminal offense punishable by a $50,000 fine and/or up-to one-year in federal prison.
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Freestyle Swimming Technique – How to Breathe | The Race Club

Jan 12, 2021

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rokur

in Technique

A lot of swimmers don’t think about how they are breathing but it can make a huge difference in your freestyle swim technique. Even at the highest level, there are common mistakes in breathing. Nathan Adrian is perhaps the best ‘breather’ in the world when it comes to how he takes his breath in a race. He uses his neck muscles to force the head back down quickly to minimize the amount of drag caused by the head out of alignment. In this video Race Club, coaches teach swim drills to help the campers learn the proper way to breathe, like Nathan Adrian!
2021 Mooloolaba Mile Ocean Swim | March 21

Jan 11, 2021

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rokur

in Open Water

The Mooloolaba Mile is a feature on Queensland’s ocean swimming calendar and continues to attract swimmers from all over Australia.
Seven Dancers Overcome the Standstill of 2020 in a Derelict Swimming Pool

Jan 11, 2021

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rokur

in Swimming Pools

Hungarian photographer and cinematographer András Ladocsi transmutes the tensions and fears of the past year into a mesmerizing dance for his latest film. “With the body and mind constrained during the pandemic,” says the director, “we wanted to liberate ourselves through movement, which is vital to life.”
Seven dancers deconstruct strict and freeform movement in response to the music and location—a derelict swimming pool built on the site of a 100-year-old monastery during Hungary’s soviet regime.
Why Superstitions Can Help Athletes Perform Better

Jan 10, 2021

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rokur

in High Diving, Psychology

From rabbits feet to wearing the same speedo several days in a row… here’s why superstitions really help athletes perform better.
Thrive and Protect – Interview with Peter Conroy

Jan 10, 2021

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rokur

in Environment, Surfing

Watch this interview with Peter Conroy, as part of our Thrive and Protect web series, where he talks about his connection to the sea and why he does what he does to protect it.
Man Hijacks Religious Ceremony at Adelaide Beach

Jan 10, 2021

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rokur

in WTF

There has been high drama at the annual Blessing of the Waters at Glenelg, with an unauthorized swimmer causing fury by stealing the holy cross. As religious leaders tried to calm the angry crowd, the man was taken away by police.
Scuba Diver: “I Can’t Swim” | Taking Non-Swimmers Scuba Diving for the 1st Time

Jan 9, 2021

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rokur

in Scuba Diving

The incredible story of the time we took two non-swimmers scuba diving for the first time on the outer edges of the Great Barrier Reef.
After Fall Practice Restart, Swimmers and Divers Struggle to Get Ready for MHSAA States

Jan 9, 2021

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rokur

in Competition

Forest Hills Northern senior diver Abby Koops admits she initially didn’t have much of a chance to win at states this year, however, in the last two weeks her odds have greatly improved
I’m not sure who all dropped from our conference in D1 but I think there is a possibility I got a lot better than expected,” says Koops.
While the MHSAA doesn’t have the numbers, sources say a significant amount of swimmers and divers across the state have dropped out of this year’s championship event. In West Michigan for example, the entire East Grand Rapids swimming and diving team decided to opt-out, a major loss considering they’re one of the perennial powers of the area.

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