Year: 2018
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World and Olympic champions to compete in first-ever FINA Marathon Series in Doha
FINA/HOSA MARATHON SWIM WORLD SERIES Doha, Qatar, will host its first-ever FINA/HOSA Marathon Swim World Series event on Saturday March 17, with the turquoise waters of Doha’s iconic Corniche providing a stunning setting for reigning Olympic and World Champions to go ahead in the 10km open water races.
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E-Commerce Giant Alibaba Pushing For Non-Violent Video Games In The Olympics
Alibaba, China’s largest e-commerce company and the owner of an esports business, is willing to promote adding esports to the Olympics – so long as they aren’t violent. Chief executive officer of AliSports Zhang Dazhong recently told Bloomberg it’s “pushing for soccer, car racing and other games to be endorsed as an official competitive sport.” It’s worth pointing out,…
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‘For some it’s life and death’: Ian Thorpe turns business coach
Ian Thorpe admits the transition from professional athlete to a post-sport career is tough. But the Olympic champion says this time around it’s been easier thanks to new interests, including launching his own small business, Beon. “For me this time was far easier,” he told Fairfax Media. “I have done it twice now and I struggled…
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Ozzy Man Reviews: Coward Penguin
Me commentary on a penguin attempting a double somersault with three and a half twists in the pike position. Warning, foul language (as always with Ozzy Man)
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The new season starts! – FINA/Hosa Marathon Swim World Series
Get ready for the 2018 season of the FINA/Hosa Marathon Swim World Series! #1 – 17.03.2018 Doha (QAT) #2 – 20.05.2018 Serychelles (SEY) #3 – 09.06.2018 Setubal (POR) #4 – 16.06.2018 Balatonfüred (HUN) #5 – 26.07.2018 Lac St. Jean (CAN) #6 – 11.08.2018 Lac Megantic (CAN) #7 – Chun’An (CHN) #8 – Taiwan (TPE) #9…
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Baby elephant overcomes fear of water | BBC Earth
This baby elephant learns to overcome his fear of water with the help of his carer. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos – http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub
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Swimmers take sub zero plunge in Estonian swimming championship
The 2018 Winter Swimming World Championships came to a close on Saturday (March 10) in Talinn, Estonia. https://youtu.be/7hi1HE020Ug
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She helped win national championships and fought off cancer. Then came the hard part.
Ask Alexandra Marshall what she loves about swimming, and her cherubic face morphs into an expression that can only be described as blissful. “Oh, I love this question,†says the 23-year-old Queens University of Charlotte student, closing her eyes and smiling. “Swimming brings so much peace to my life. The stress that I might be…