Tag: COVID-19
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Hope swimmer on sudden end to athletic career: ‘I don’t regret really anything’
Daniel Clyde heard it, but he couldn’t believe it. “I think a little bit disbelieve,†the Ann Arbor resident recalls. “I think everything accelerated so quickly with how our nation was responding to this pandemic.
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Norfolk councillor dragged out of pool by Tenerife police after defying coronavirus restrictions
Joanne Rust, a Labour councillor at King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council, was holidaying at the Paradise Park Hotel when she ignored pleas to exit the pool. The 53-year-old, who was Labour’s candidate for the North-West Norfolk parliamentary seat in December, flew to the Canary Island with her husband Marcus on Sunday, March 15…
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Out the Pool Ideas | Dryland Exercises for Swimming to Stay Active During COVID-19 [Podcast]
With seemingly the whole world on lockdown from COVID-19, in this week’s Propulsion Swimming Podcast we discuss what forms of exercise you should be doing from your home to keep yourself in shape during this tough time. We also discuss the future plans we have for this Podcast and YouTube Channel, asking our listeners to…
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Positive Coronavirus Update from Sarah Ferguson
This is a Positive Coronavirus Update from Sarah Ferguson on how she is doing in Self Isolation in Durban South Africa. She shares with us how she is feeling what symptoms she has been experiencing from the Coronavirus COVID19 virus and how she is managing to stay strong and healthy. Sarah gives some great advice…
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How to Stay In Swimming Shape During Coronavirus Shutdown (Part 1)
I discuss the realities of being out of the pool for a while, what to expect, and 3 basic dry land exercises to get you started on a plan during this time. https://youtu.be/Td_i9rq6fG0
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British Swimming left with ‘no alternative’ but to cancel Summer Championships
British Swimming has confirmed its Summer Championships have been cancelled. Chief executive Jack Buckner said they were left with ‘no alternative’ but to call off the event, which was due to take place at Sheffield’s Ponds Forge International Pool between 21-26 July, The cancellation was agreed following the latest guidelines about social distancing and with…
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Olympic Swimming Coach Adapts to COVID-19 Delays
Swimming South Africa has announced that all swimming events will be put on hold for the time being as the country comes to grips with the impact of the coronavirus, it has left many swimmers and coaches stressed out as preparations for the Olympic Games have had to be altered, but as Olympic coach Rocco…
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Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte talks to Jeannie Blaylock about 2020 Olympics postponement
He’s the second-most decorated swimmer in Olympic history.
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A guide to safe outdoor activities during the coronavirus pandemic
With many areas concerned about hospital capacity, now is not the time to take any risks. Tommy Caldwell, a professional rock climber, told his Instagram followers last week that he wouldn’t be climbing outside during the health crisis: “Soon taking up space in a hospital bed will amount to a death sentence for someone else.” Read Popular…