Tag: London 2012
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Nine Austrians selected for the London 2012 Games
The Austrian Swimming Federation will be represented at the Olympic Games in London by nine swimmers, including two-time medal winning Markus Rogan. Individually qualified are Rogan, Dinko Jukić, Jördis Egger, Birgit Koschischek, Lisa Zaiser, Christian Scherübl and Nina Dittrich, and for the men’s 4×200 freestyle David Brandl and Florian Janistyn. Read swimsportnews.de
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Danish swimmer Matthias Gydesen officially invited to the Olympics
The Danish Swimming Federation announced today that Mathias Gydesen has received the official invitation from FINA to compete at the London Olympics, expected as he was only 1 hundredth of a second from qualifying back in March. Gydesen comments: ‘Of course I am relieved that the final decision has arrived, even though I saw it…
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“Small Town Kid” Julia Wilkinson preparing for the London Olympics
“Small Town Kid†Swimmer Julia Wilkinson grew up in Stratford, Ont., with a population of just over 30,000, competing in a four-lane, 25m pool. See Swimming Canada on Facebook.
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The Weather Channel interviewing Rowdy Gaines
Olympic gold medal winner Rowdy Gaines stops by to talk about the upcoming London games and breaking a Guinness World Record for the largest swimming lesson.
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London Games ‘scare off other tourists’
The 2012 Games were predicted to be a big money-spinner attracting hordes of holidaymakers to the UK, but bookings for many attractions, hotels and tours are down around 33% and show no sign of picking up, as high prices keep visitors away. And what’s more, tourism chiefs fear London will become a ghost town the…
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Adlington on preparing for the Games and dealing with home crowds
Check out double Olympic champion Becky Adlington talk about her preparations for the 2012 Olympic Games in London and competing in front of home crowds.
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It is official: Lars Frölander selected for his 6th Olympics
The Swedish Olympic Committee announces today that Lasse Frölander has been selected for his 6th Olympic Games, to compete in the men’s 100 butterfly. The women’s 4×100 medley has also been selected, with backstroker Therese Svendsén and breaststroker Joline Höstman as relay swimmers. The Swedish Olympic squad is now according to simma.nu/se Stina Gardell Therese…
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Ross Davenport’s five things to watch at Olympic swimming
Commonwealth gold medallist Ross Davenport explains what to look out for in the best swimmers at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Here is another Davenport video courtesy of British Swimming.