Month: May 2015
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Sweden to launch a major swim event in 2016
The capital already has Stockholm Open in tennis and a Diamond League athletics gala. Now a third major event is added, to be launched in Eriksdalsbadet in March/April 2016. – Our ambition is that it will be Europe’s most attractive event on long course. We will wager big prize money in order to attract the…
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WaterBlade aims to have fitness buffs walking on water
There are already human-powered devices that allow you to walk on water, plus there are electric motor-powered stand-up paddleboards. The WaterBlade, however, appears to bridge the gap between the two. It’s a floating platform that you stand on to “walk” across the water, but it also has a motor to help make things easier. Designed…
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New LEN Office opens in Nyon (SUI)
The new LEN Headquarters have been officially opened on Friday in Nyon, Switzerland, in the presence of FINA President Dr. Julio C. Maglione, LEN President Paolo Barelli and Philippe Leuba, Minister of the Department of Economy and Sports of the Canton Vaud. The brand new LEN Office has opened its doors in the beautiful Swiss…
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Former Olympic swimmer Nicole Kramer offering private swim lessons in Quincy
Nicole Kramer wants to see children conquer their fears. It warms her heart to see it happen in the pool. That’s why Kramer, a Quincy native and former Olympic swimmer, has opened Nicole’s Swim School to teach private swimming lessons at the Sheridan Swim and Fitness Club. “Seeing them overcome their fears and anxieties, to…
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Swimming Instructor Accused Of Molesting Kids During Class
A swimming instructor has been arrested, accused of molesting two 6-year-olds during swim class. Francisco De Aragon, 26, was arrested Wednesday and is facing charges of sexual assault and lewd and lascivious behavior on a victim less than 12-years-old. De Aragon was in bond court Thursday. The judge ordered that he be held on no…
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Sharon van Rouwendaal Interview – Pool vs Open Water
Dutch European 10km Open Water Champion, Sharon van Rouwendaal talks about her decision to swim both pool and open water events. Sharon also talks about her approach to both and her plans for Kazan.
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Don’t Hold Your Breath: CDC Reports on Pool Accidents
Everyone’s probably seen or done it at least once at the pool: the “hey watch this!” trick, such as when two New York City men first took a series of fast, deep breaths, then held their breath underwater in 2011. Both drowned. It’s not unusual, the New York City health officials report. They call it…
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Last Olympics on the cards for swimmer Belinda Hocking
She is recovering from shoulder surgery but Olympic swimmer Belinda Hocking says she will be back in the pool to vie for a spot at next year’s Olympic Games in Rio – which if she qualifies, will be her last. Read ABC
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Does High-School Swimming Matter?
As California finally holds a statewide high-school swim meet, elite swimmers face a dilemma: whether to compete for their school or focus on bigger things Read The Wall Street Journal Photo by Meredith Bell