Chris Mooney is one of the world’s premier swim coaches.
As the Head Coach at Bond University, he coaches some of the best junior swimmers in the country: Flynn Southam, Josh Collett, Mia O’Leary, Milla Jansen, and Minna Atherton. Bond has just become a World Aquatics Development Centre.
In this episode, Chris goes in depth about his coaching philosophies, his unique training schedule, and how he writes workouts. Brett & Chris also discuss how the Australian women and kicking America’s teeth in, the importance of sport science in Australia, and his thoughts on strength & conditioning outside of the pool.
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Boston College: Hazing Investigation Involving Swim and Diving Team to Continue Despite Legal Threat | CBS Boston
WBZ-TV’s Lisa Hughes reports.
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Swimming While Black: Demarco Morgan Learns to Swim | GMA3
DeMarco Morgan spent his summer learning to swim at the YMCA and shares his journey after spending his life not knowing how.
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A Surprising Number of American Kids Can’t Swim | Rhode Island PBS Weekly
Many Rhode Islanders spent their summers swimming in the surf. But a surprising number of American children can’t swim. And racism has played a role in barring generations of swimmers from pools. Isabella Jibilian explores the fight for swim safety in Rhode Island.
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British-South African Swimmer Lewis Pugh Takes the Stage | Global Citizen Festival 2023
British-South African endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh takes the stage at Global Citizen Festival in New York City’s Central Park on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.
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Game Day: Local Swimmer Completes 100th Swim From Alcatraz | KPIX | CBS News Bay Area
Vern Glenn profiles 78-year-old Levy Gerzberg during his bid to join an exclusive club for open water swimming. (9-25-23)
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Senegal: Hundreds Compete in Dakar to Gorée Island Sea Swimming Race | Africanews
“This Dakar-Gorée crossing is really exciting and a challenge for everyone. And for young people planning to prepare for the Youth Olympic Games, it’s a good opportunity to take part because it’s young people at this age who can take part ….. in international competitions.” Lamine Ndoye
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24,000 People Join Sun Moon Lake Swim Carnival｜Taiwan News
The Sun Moon Lake International Swimming Carnival kicked off Sunday morning in Nantou County. Some 24,000 people from 33 countries took part in the annual event, now in its 41st year. Many first-timers said they were just there to have some fun, something a 25-year-old participant did not have. A man surnamed Yuan called for help after swimming about 100 meters. When rescuers brought him ashore, he was without his vital signs.
Over 20,000 swimmers, each holding the required buoy, were ready to start the swim.
Also known as the “10,000 People Sun Moon Lake Swim Meet,” the annual event kicked off on Sunday morning. Some 24,000 swimmers entered the largest body of water in Taiwan to try their hands, and feet, at swimming across the lake.
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Washington High School Swim Coach Passes Away | KCRG-TV9
On September 21st, 2023, Christopher John Cruise passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
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