Month: May 2015
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James Magnussen seeks second opinion after advise to rest injured shoulder
James Magnussen is to seek a second opinion after being advised to rest his injured shoulder less than three months before he defends his 100 metre freestyle title at the world swimming championships, the Australian reported on Wednesday. The 24-year-old, who will be gunning for a third successive gold in the blue riband event in…
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The terrifying moment an Orca nibbles at your paddle board
A man got the scare of his life when a curious killer whale swam up to his paddle board and had a nibble. The board fortunately didn’t taste like food and the man did not have the appearance of a Sea World handler, so the whale let it slide. See Mashable https://youtu.be/R-qK68a24dI
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Karin Prinsloo Back in the Gym After Back Injury and Surgery
Sometimes a step backwards can be beneficial in moving moving forward again… well, this is hopefully applicable to 2012 London Olympics swimmer, Karin Prinsloo. That’s why Pretoria based Prinsloo is not too worried about missing the World Swimming Championships in Russia later this year. ‘It would have been nice to compete at World Championships, but…
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In over your head: A 3-step process that can save your life
Rip currents can often be seen from the beach as a cloudy stretch of water in between areas of high wave action. The other current is called a structural current. These currents occur along break walls and the many concrete piers along the shoreline. They form when high waves throw water against the structures. That…
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Uganda wins 6 medals at African Swimming championships in Angola
Team Uganda won 6 medals in total most being bronze while one was a silver in the just concluded Cana Zone 4 swimming championship that were held in Angola. Nine countries participated in the championship South Africa emerged eventual winners, but Ugandans are happy by the performance they put up during the tournament. Team Uganda…
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Olympian Amy Van Dyken – Standing On My Own ‘Biggest Accomplishment Of My Life’
She’s one of the most decorated Olympic athletes in United States history .. but Amy Van Dyken says the biggest accomplishment of her life is STANDING again … after severing her spinal cord last year.
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Swimmer’s ear caused by more than swimming
Though acute otitis externa is often called “swimmer’s ear,†not everyone who jumps into the pool or lake this summer will get the infection. “Typically, swimming isn’t a problem,†said Dr. Gregory H. Esselman with Aiken Ear Nose and Throat. The phrase “swimmer’s ear†refers to a “swelling and pain in the skin of the…
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Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones trains for 2016 Games
Cullen Jones, a two-time gold medalist who trains in Charlotte, talks about training for a third bid to make the U.S. Olympic team, his motivation and the lure of competing in front of the home crowd. https://youtu.be/g4fLdXGRYog
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International Swimmer Miguel Ortiz: My Laser Eye Surgery Experience
Spanish swimmer Miguel Ortiz joined a number of top sportsmen and women around the world who have looked to gain a competitive edge by having laser eye surgery at Optical Express. Miguel talks about his experience of Optical Express in Japan and the effect laser eye surgery has had on his performance in the pool…