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Olympic medalists face off in Quarantine Games on Peacock

May 20, 2020

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in Diving, Fun

Olympians have to get creative to train these days. EnterÂ Seth MacFarlane, Tiktok starÂ Alex PresleyÂ and the Quarantine Olympics.

Olympic medalistsÂ Mikaela ShiffrinÂ (Alpine skiing),Â Steele JohnsonÂ (diving) andÂ Brittany BoweÂ (speed skating) appeared on â€œThe At-Home Variety Showâ€ hosted by MacFarlane on Peacock, NBC Universalâ€™s new streaming service.

From their separate homes, the athletes competed against Presley in the Sock Slide Challenge, seeing who could cover the farthest stretch of floor on a single sock slide. NBC Olympics primetime hostÂ Mike TiricoÂ offered play-by-play.

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Top 5 Quarantine Movies | Cody Miller Vlogs

May 20, 2020

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in Fun
Coaching through Coronavirus, Training that Works, & Rekindling the Swim Passion with Austin Surhoff

May 20, 2020

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in Competition

Episode teaser of the conversation with our guest Austin Surhoff, former Texas Longhorns swimmer and National Champion. Austin is a current coaching staff at John’s Hopkins University, and discusses the way COVID-19 impacted his swimmers.
What I Eat in a Day as a Collegiate Athlete with Allergies

May 20, 2020

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in Nutrition

Collegiate swimmer Anne Walkup shares how she navigates multiple food allergies while competing at a high level.
Chincoteague pony swim canceled because of coronavirus

May 20, 2020

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in Nature

It’s only the second time in history the swim has been canceled due to world events – the first time was 78 years ago, when the swim was canceled because of WWII.
Swim instructors urge Coloradans to practice safety ahead of summer season

May 20, 2020

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in Safety

As we step into summer in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, swimming instructors want to make sure people remember safety when they are on the water.
Swim The Rip Documentary

May 20, 2020

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in Open Water

This short documentary is about the Rip Swim project and how it came about. It gives a good understanding of the Rip as a body of water and why it is such a notorious passage. Swimmers have now been taking on the crossing in an official capacity under the guidance of the Rip Swim organization since 2014. Almost 500 swimmers have successfully crossed and there is now a winter crossing as well!
Welcome back to lap swimming at the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre

May 20, 2020

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in Health

We are excited to announce that as of Wednesday 20th May 2020, we will implement Step-1 easing and will open three of the deep water pools for Lap Swimming. The safety of the community is important so please expect to see strict social distancing measures when you arrive for a lap swim.
Olympic medalist provides advice to student athletes about staying positive during COVID-19

May 20, 2020

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in Health

Olympic swimmer, Allison Schmitt shares an encouraging message to student-athletes!

https://youtu.be/9xzsZP49maw