Month: September 2012
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UNDERWATER
“We created this project to experiment underwater shooting techniques within fashion film’s visual language.” Nice. UNDERWATER from Believe on Vimeo.
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RIO OLYMPIC GAMES 2016 (CA-RIO-CA)
It will be something else :-) RIO OLYMPIC GAMES 2016 (CA-RIO-CA) from CA-RIO-CA WEAR on Vimeo.
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Behold the Octopod mechanical octopus submarine (model)
Definitely something out of my worst nightmares, via Laughing Squid O.P.U.S. V from Sean Charlesworth on Vimeo.
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New study: Swim training plus healthy diet factor in cancer fight
A new study just published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism (APNM) reaffirms the crucial role exercise along with good nutrition play in maintaining health and fighting disease. Via Science Codex: “Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the fifth most frequent cancer worldwide, ranking third among all cancer-related deaths. Clinical and experimental studies have shown…
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Trent Grimsey breaks English channel swim record
Trent Grimsey, FINA’s top ranked Open Water swimmer, has broken the record for an unassisted solo crossing of the English Channel by a massive 2 minutes and fifty seconds. The Queenslander began his 34km marathon at Dover in southern England at approximately 9:30am local time Saturday (1830 AEST) and arrived at Cap-Gris-Nez, France in a…
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James Bond’s swim trunks to be auctioned off for charity
Yes, now is your chance to buy the original pair of La Perla “Grigioperla” blue swimming trunks worn by Daniel Craig as he emerged from the sea in ‘Casino Royale’, expected to go for up to £5,000 at Christie’s on October 5. Read for instance Herald.
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Princess Maxima of the Netherlands swims Amsterdam canals for charity
Princess Maxima was a surprise entrant in Sunday’s Amsterdam canal swim to raise money for a nerve and muscle disease charity, completing the 2K course in 50 minutes and was welcomed by her husband crown prince Willem Alexander and daughters at the end. Read for instance Dutch News
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Between Two Horns – Ricky Berens
The University Co-op sits down with former UT swimmer and now 2-time Olympic gold medalist, Ricky Berens. Via Texas Swimming.