Month: August 2020
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Missy Franklin, Olympic Gold Medal-Winning Swimmer | Oxford Union Web Series
Franklin is an American former competitive swimmer, and five-time Olympic gold medalist. She has been named World Swimmer of the Year and American Swimmer of the Year, and has won 27 medals in international competition. She previously held the world record in the 200-metre backstroke, and for the most World Aquatics Championships medals in women’s…
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Man died after getting stuck in pipe at Eldorado Aquatic Center
Aerial video showed a crane lifting a pipe that’s part of a water slide.
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Gilbert swim school raising money for Drowning Impact Awareness Month
August is Drowning Impact Awareness Month, and a Gilbert swim school is doing its part by raising money for the cause. Special T-shirts are for sale in the lobby of Swimhaus in Gilbert. Co-owner Jim Gleason says that this month was the perfect time to team up with the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona for their fundraiser. “All proceeds…
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Leila Vaziri’s World Record at Melbourne 2007 | FINA World Championships
Today’s epic moment takes you back to the 2007 edition of the FINA World Championships in Melbourne! Leila Vaziri swam the Women’s 50m Backstroke semi final and final with the same time of 28.16 for a back to back World Record and, of course, a Gold Medal.
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Man died inside Eldorado Aquatic Center in Scottsdale overnight
A rescue mission turned into a recovery operation after a man died inside the Eldorado Aquatic & Fitness Center in Scottsdale overnight. Scottsdale firefighters were called to the scene northeast of McDowell and Hayden roads at about 1 a.m. Monday for a confined-space rescue. According to the Scottsdale Police Department, an officer heard the man…
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The Science of Swimmer’s Itch
Join Kyla in this microclass, in which we discuss the fascinating science behind swimmer’s itch!
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Asia Seidt leaves Kentucky as most decorated swimmer in school history
Asia Seidt has left a lasting legacy in Lexington. What she accomplished in the pool during her time at Kentucky may never happen again. She received 21 All-America honors, 15 SEC Championship medals and she holds nine school records. Unfortunately, COVID-19 put an early end to her storied career, but she has been nominated for…
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Meet the Hudson River TikTok swimmer who shocked social media with her Statue of Liberty dip
How much would someone have to pay for you to dive into the Hudson River? Donna Paysepar did it for the likes. A TikTok video of her plunging into waters associated with raw sewage, dead bodies and centuries of pollution has people on social media crying foul. As people on both sides of the Hudson secure their masks to…
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Streamline Dolphin Kick | the Most Important Swimming Skill | Propulsion Swimming
Streamline Dolphin Kick is easily the most important swimming skill you are going to need to improve your times, and is often referred to as the fifth stroke in swimming!