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  • Ocean Safety: Kite surfer, swimmers in distress, toddler on floaty blown out to ocean

    Jul 6, 2020

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    rokur
    in Beach Life, Safety

    Honolulu Ocean Safety wants you to be safe for the 4th of July. Here are some reminders Ocean Safety officials provided after several incidents that happened Thursday, July 2.

  • Wuhan Swimmers Wear ‘Facekinis’ to Prevent Coronavirus Spread

    Jul 6, 2020

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    by

    rokur
    in Equipment

    ‘Facekinis’ have made a comeback as visitors to a recently re-opened waterpark in Wuhan donned facial tightknits to protect themselves not only from those hateful UV rays but apparently, also from the deadly virus.

  • Everything a World Record Swimmer Eats in a Day | Eat Like | Men’s Health

    Jul 6, 2020

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    by

    rokur
    in Competition, Nutrition

    Three-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Murphy, who holds the world record for the 100-meter backstroke, breaks down the diet that keeps him in peak performance shape.

  • Permission Granted for Swim Week 1st July 2020

    Jul 6, 2020

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    rokur
    in Organization, Safety

    Getting Grenada swimming by the year 2021.
    That’s the goal as the Republic Bank National Learn to Swim Week kicks off.
    The program is into its sixth year, and organizers say strict COVID-19 protocols will be followed.

     

  • Drone saves two Australian swimmers from drowning

    Jul 6, 2020

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    rokur
    in Safety

    This is the first time a drone has been used to save swimmers caught in rough seas.
    This video was originally published on 19 January 2018

  • 1 killed in Kzoo Co. boating accident

    Jul 6, 2020

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    rokur
    in Safety

    A swimmer has died after being hit by a watercraft on Gull Lake Sunday afternoon, the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office said.

  • Dripping Springs HS swimmer overcomes obstacles despite being born with rare brain disease | KVUE

    Jul 6, 2020

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    rokur
    in Competition, Health

    Jordin Gwyn was born with Disorders of the Corpus Callosum. He uses swimming to overcome his disability.

  • My New Swimming Sponsorship | Lachlan Carter Vlogs

    Jul 6, 2020

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    by

    rokur
    in Competition

    This week was a very exciting week for me. I signed a contract with TYR Australia and they are my new swimming sponsor. I have always wanted to work with TYR and am so stoked to be apart of their team. During the week I got all of my new gear.

  • Boise State swim coach reacts after program cut: ‘It’s absolutely crushing’

    Jul 6, 2020

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    by

    rokur
    in Competition, Organization

    Head coach Christine Mabile said she offered to take a 50% cut to her own salary and slash travel costs, but was told keeping the programs were not an option.

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