Tag: COVID-19
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Aquatics Coalition says pool exercise can play a role in COVID-19 fight
“We have learned that physical activity plays an important role in combating COVID-19, making access to pools and aquatic exercise more critical than ever. Significantly, it is seniors – the most vulnerable to the virus – who rely on pools for low-impact aquatic movement to stay healthy. They, along with those of all ages who…
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DU suspends 38 swimming/diving student-athletes for attending large off-campus party
The University of Denver suspended 38 men’s and women’s swimming and diving athletes for recently attending a large off-campus party, in violation of local and state health restrictions as well as university policies addressing the spread of COVID-19. All athletes will be forbidden to participate in team activities through the rest of the fall quarter…
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Elite Swimming | Day in the Life of an Elite Swimmer [Podcast] | Propulsion Swimming
In this week’s episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we are exploring a day in the life of an elite swimmer.
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The Game Change: Swimming ft. The Pontotoc Warriors
For the past few weeks, the Game Change looked at how the Coronavirus affected the atmosphere of a football game. This week, Matt St. Jean trades in his helmet and jersey for goggles and a cap as he dives into world of swimming.
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Watch Mack Horton And Ian Thorpe Discuss The Future Of Sport
Two athletes who know all about competing at the highest levels are Aussie Olympics champions of the pool, Ian Thorpe and Mack Horton. Twenty years ago, 17-year-old Thorpe turned from a teenager into a worldwide sensation, when he took home three gold and two silver medals from the iconic Sydney Olympic Games. He has since…
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Tollcross swimmers resurface amid concern for Glasgow Life properties
Taking the plunge for the first time in over 6 months – the reopening of Tollcross international swimming centre has been a long time coming for these regulars. While it was all smiles poolside there’s been a swell of concern around the delayed opening of many Glasgow Life venues. The charity operates 171 libraries, museums…
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Researchers find virus that causes COVID-19 in Lake Superior beach water
U of M Medical School researchers say it’s the first time they know of the virus being found in lake water anywhere in the country. https://www.kare11.com/article/news/h…
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Coronavirus: 2021 Island Games in Guernsey are postponed because of pandemic
The 2021 Island Games have been called off because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The multi-sport event for small islands across the world was due to be held in Guernsey between 3 and 9 July, with 3,500 competitors and officials, and 1,000 volunteers set to be involved. No decision has been made on when the games…
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Day in the Life of a Professional Swimmer | Michael Gunning Vlogs
Sport is so rewarding and swimming is so much more than simply swimming laps of a pool… After this crazy COVID period of lockdown, it’s been so nice getting back to training properly, so I thought I’d give you an insight into the life of a professional swimmer!