Tag: Alia Atkinson
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SWC 2014: Many stars at the kick-off of the series in Doha (QAT)
The 2014 edition of the FINA/Mastbank Swimming World Cup will kick-off in Doha (QAT) on August 27-28 with the presence of many stars aiming at shining in this prestigious 25m-pool circuit. Among them, the 2013 winners of the series, Chad Le Clos (RSA) in the men’s field and Katinka Hosszu (HUN) in the women’s category.…
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CC photo #559: Alia Atkinson (JAM) breaststroke at Istanbul 2012
Jamaica’s Alia Atkinson leading the women’s 50 breaststroke heat 8 at the FINA 2012 World Swimming Championships (25m) in Istanbul, 2012. Behind her Sweden’s Jennie Johansson. Atkinson went on to win silver in the final the day after, see all results here.
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Hair Talk – with All-American Swimmers Moodie, Atkinson and Oliver
“One of the perceived obstacles for girls and women to swim is what to do about your hair. In this frank discussion of the subject, three of the nations’ top female swimmers talk about Hair.”
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CC photo #467: Ruta Meilutyte after winning the 50 breast at Istanbul 2012
Lithuania’s Ruta Meilutyte celebrating after winning the women’s 50 meter breaststroke at the FINA 2012 World Swimming Championships (25m) in Istanbul, Turkey, in a new championship record of 29.44. Jamaica’s silver winner Alia Atkinson in the backgroup, and USA’s Jessica Hardy in the corner. See the result list here.
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Alia Atkinson on her 2013 season and financial challenges
“Watch as SportsXplorer Multimedia caught up with Jamaica’s own swim queen Alia Atkinson on her recent trip to Jamaica. The Olympic finalist spoke to us about her 2013 season, the much needed financial support to aid her preparation program in order to propel her to the next level, as well as being a role model…