Tag: COVID-19
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‘It’s heartbreaking’: Triad swimmer’s Olympic hopes set back by a year
It was a Winston-Salem native’s dream to make it to her second Olympics. Then it was postponed until 2021. “It’s heartbreaking,” said Kathleen Baker, who is an Olympic swimmer. “I agree with the decision and think that that’s what I wanted, but at the same time it’s hard to come to terms with something that…
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Athletes Village for Olympics could house virus patients
The under-construction Athletes Village for the Tokyo Olympics could be used as a temporary hospital for coronavirus patients. Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has been talking about the possibility of occupying the massive development on Tokyo Bay, which is to house up to 11,000 Olympic and 4,400 Paralympic athletes and staff during the games. The complex, which will eventually include…
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Will it be safe to hold the Olympics in 2021?
It’s hard to imagine what our society will look like more than a year in the future, when right now each day seems to bring new, unpredictable challenges. Eventually, the COVID-19 pandemic will loosen its grip—but will it do so in time for the newly scheduled massive international event? “Nobody really knows the answer to…
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Zoom Workout with Scottish Swimming
Join in with our home workout, recorded on Thursday 2nd April 2020. Led by sportscotland physical prep lead for swimming, Neil Shanks, our National Squad were put through their paces live on ZOOM. Think you can give it a go?
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Coronavirus: Minneapolis to shut down beaches, waterparks for entire summer
There will be no hanging out at the beach or outdoor water parks in Minneapolis this summer. The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board has decided that due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, it’s shutting down its outdoor aquatics facilities for the entire summer. This includes beaches at lakes including Bde Maka Ska and Lake Harriet,…
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Does swimming in a chlorinated pool kill coronavirus? | Your Coronavirus Questions
Dr. Ben Springgate answers whether swimming in a pool will kill the coronavirus, and what to do if you have a CPAP and get the disease.
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I’m Infected with COVID19 – Sarah Ferguson on Plastic Oceans International
Sarah Ferguson on Plastic Oceans International – I’m Infected With Coronavirus COVID19 on the Plastic Oceans International Ep3. This video is from the Plastic Oceans YouTube Channel Original video here https://youtu.be/z132ychcVMI
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What Swim Training Can You Do At Home? | Ask GTN About Swimming
*This was filmed before the virus outbreak.* We know you guys love swimming & you leave so many great comments beneath them our videos! It’s made us realize there are still many questions that need answering, including what swim training can you do at home? Heather answers your questions!
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USRPT In A River. What To Do If You’re A Swimmer During COVID-19
Day 6 of river training in 8°C / 46.5°F due to pool closures. Today I am attempting some Ultra Short Race Pace Training (USRPT) in the river. Should be interesting.