Month: May 2015
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Snorkeler discovers ‘skeleton tea party’ 40 feet under water
A snorkeler who thought he had found human remains in the Colorado River actually came across fake skeletons sitting in lawn chairs. One skeleton was holding a sign that indicated they were placed there in August 2014 in an area of the Cienega Springs boat launch in La Paz County. Sheriff’s deputies met with members…
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Katharine Nohr Discusses Risk Management in Sports on SCI TV
More than most public figures, elite athletes capture the limelight for better or worse. With constant media attention personal issues become public affairs and can damage or ruin careers. In a recent episode ofSCI TV, industry expert Katharine Nohr discusses how to approach risk management in sports, covering high profile athletes Justin Gatlin and Michael…
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California swimming pools spared from new drought restrictions
Council instead voted to increase drought emergency from stage two to three
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90 year-old Kascha Kloos aiming for Kazan 2015
The South African Masters Swimming Championships took place recently in Johannesburg. Several world records were broken, but one of the most amazing accomplishments at the event was that of the oldest competitor, 90 year-old Kascha Kloos.
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2015 Toyota IRONMAN Australia // Swim Highlights
Sunday 3 May, 2015 marks the 30 year anniversary of IRONMAN Australia in Port Macquarie. Check out the swim highlights from Hastings River with the weir crossing. Pro Results out of the water: Male: 1. Graham O’Grady (44:55) 2. Luke Bell (44:57) 3. Pete Jacobs (44:58) Female: 1. Lisa Marangon (51:58) 2. Michelle Gailey (52:53)…
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Best Age for Swim Lessons
It won’t be long before the pools, lakes, and beach waters are filled with kids and adults. Knowing how to swim can be the difference between life and death. So at what age should you start thinking about swim lessons? The folks at the YMCA in Montgomery recommend you start with a class for parents…
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Mark Spitz’s Will To Win And Work Led To Golden Years
In 1968, Mark Spitz promised his fans that he would bring home no fewer than six gold medals from the Mexico City Olympics. Instead, the swashbuckling swimmer took silver in the 100-meter butterfly, bronze in the 100-meter freestyle and two gold medals in his team relay events. Meanwhile, he came in last in the 200-meter…
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Rio official jumps into polluted waters to prove they’re OK for Olympics
There are big plans for Rio de Janeiro’s Guanabara Bay for the 2016 Summer Olympics, where the sailing events will take place. But with a year and a half until the games, criticism is falling on planners and authorities for not taking the necessary steps to clean up the notoriously polluted bay. Few observers have hope…