Category: Competition
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Is IOC violating the fundamental rights of athletes, humans ?
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake has fallen foul of the Olympic branding police after he wore his own (Richard Mille) wristwatch during his silver medal run. 800-meter track hopeful Nick Symmonds is forced to cover up a temporary tattoo on his left arm bearing the Twitter handle of one of his…
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OMEGA – A Journey With Time
One of the challenges facing OMEGA at each edition of the Olympic Games is the transport of some 400 tons of equipment from Switzerland to the host city. This video, with narration by OMEGA Timing Board Member Peter Hürzeler, follows the timekeeping devices and dedicated scoreboards as they are moved by road, rail and sea…
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Olympic swimmers have plenty of superstitions
The Olympics is the biggest stage in the world and every athlete has their superstitions — the things they do before every race or event. Featuring Cullen Jones, David Marsh, Michael Phelps, Davis Tarwater, Nick Thoman, Micah Lawrence, Brendan Hansen. Read wcnc.com
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Games Grabs – Ross Lewis talks to Eamon Sullivan
Eamon Sullivan talks about the plight of Aussie swim team.
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Michael Phelps Can’t Thank You Enough!
Your support has been key to the success of 22-time Olympic medalist and Team Visa swimmer Michael Phelps! Watch Michael’s heartfelt thank you to his fans.
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CC photo #222: The Budapest 2010 Competition Pool
People getting ready for the first day of the Budapest 2010 Europeans Swimming Championships.
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Alex Popov says “Magnussen doesn’t have it”
Ouch, “Magnussen doesn’t have it. Four-time Olympic gold medallist Alexander Popov questions whether James Magnussen has what it takes to deliver on the biggest of stages.” Read Courier Mail via the17thman Here is Magnussen himself admitting to this, again Courier Mail via the17thman
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361 Swimming TVC featuring Sun Yang
TV commercial featuring Chinese swimming star Sun Yang. This commercial was filmed on the Gold Coast, Australia facilitated by Taxi Film Production for Tribe in Shanghai. 361 Swimming TVC featuring Sun Yang from Taxi Film Production on Vimeo.