Tag: COVID-19
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Paralympic swimmer overcomes odds
Meet Abbas Karimi, a Paralympic swimmer who has overcome remarkable challenges.
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Study finds most recovered COVID-19 patients have heart issues
Though many people focus on the mortality rate of COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, health officials have warned that the virus may have long-term health consequences that largely remain unknown. One particular concern has been the infection’s potential impact on heart health, something that a new study warns may be an…
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Dartmouth swimming, dive athletes protest after teams cut
Varsity athletes at Dartmouth College have staged a protest after their swim and dive team was cut for budget reasons.
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Uganda Swimming Federation unveils its COVID-19 SOPs
The Uganda Swimming Federation has released its standard operating procedures as it looks forward to coming out of lock down. As Sam Mpoza reports, the operating procedures have been tailored to adhere to physical distancing mandates.
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The Olympics & COVID-19 | Katie Ledecky, Laura Wilkinson, Ted Robinson
In Episode 4 of the CoviDB Speaker Series, we look at the impact this pandemic has had on the preparation and life of two of the world’s greatest athletes. We are fortunate to have the expertise of the versatile and renowned sportscaster Ted Robinson as he interviews three-time Olympic Diver and Gold Medalist Laura Wilkinson…
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Argentina: Paralympian receives swimming pool to train during lockdown
Argentinian Paralympic swimmer Sebastian Galleguillo received an unusual gift from a local businessman, as the coronavirus lockdown affected the young athlete’s training. Sebastian Oviedo installed a swimming pool in Galleguillo’s backyard, as footage filmed in Buenos Aires on Monday shows. “To Sebastian Oviedo, who gave me the pool I would give him a million thank…
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Training for Tokyo 2021 Without a Pool | Michael Gunning, Jamaican Swimmer | MySwimPro
We caught up with Jamaican swimmer Michael Gunning to talk Tokyo 2021, quarantine training, and his tips for staying positive during challenging times.
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Guam standout swimmer Ben Schulte forced to call it a career during Olympic training due to pandemic
Guam swimming standout Ben Schulte talks about suddenly rearranging his schedule – and eventually making the tough call to call his distinguished career over – after the coronavirus pandemic hit. He still represents his island and community, even though he can’t compete as an Olympian as he’d hoped.
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A swimmer without a pool
How does an elite swimmer cope when all the pools are shut? Commonwealth champion Alys Thomas says the coronavirus lockdown was “tough to take”. The 29-year-old from Swansea is one of the world’s leading 200m butterfly swimmers and was targeting the Tokyo Olympics this summer. Instead, she is lifting weights in her garden and making…