Month: October 2019
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NorCal silver medalist gets new invitation to spread key message
A former Rocklin High School swimmer who is among the first Placer County Special Olympians ever to win two silver medals at the Special Olympics World Games is about to embark on another international trip. This time the focus isn’t on medals, but instead spreading a message about inclusiveness. “It’s a great opportunity, I think,…
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Age Is Just A Number – Swimmers In Plymouth
https://www.everyoneactive.com/promot… – We spoke to a whole range of our members and colleagues about staying fit as they got older. These swimmers love coming to the Plymouth Life Centre – Not just for the Olympic sized swimming pool and keeping fit, but also for the strong social links they’ve made with one another.
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‘It takes a toll’: Campaign shines light on mental health of coaches
For about 15 of Nick Pedrazzini’s 27 years as a swimming coach, he would take a total of one week in holidays. For seven days out of every 12 months, he would step away from an all-consuming job devoted to aspiring athletes and their families. There was great reward but a heavy price. A marriage…
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Fascinating Drone Footage of Humpback Whales Swimming in Circles to Create Bubble Nets to Trap Prey
Researchers at the University of Hawaii, in partnership with the Alaska Whale Foundation, captured absolutely fascinating and groundbreaking drone and POV footage of humpback whales in the icy arctic waters swimming in circles, blowing bubbles. These bubbles form a net that disorients and confuses the unfortunate animals, making it easier for the whale to feed.…
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Highlights | Berlin #SWC19 | FINA Swimming World Cup 2019
Enjoy this look back at some of the most thrilling highlights of the FINA Swimming World Cup 2019 stop in Budapest!
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