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Better Backstroke with the Thumb Drill
Pulling with a straight arm can FEEL productive. In most cases, it's the way the stroke is taught, so this is a common problem that's built into the stroke from the beginning. One way to work on thsi is to...
How to Prevent Shoulder Injuries?
The most important thing you can do to prevent shoulder injuries is to strengthen the rotator cuff muscles. These exercises will work all four rotator cuff muscles, helping you to prevent future shoulder injury problems. (Elizabeth Quinn/Sports Medicine)...
British Swimmer Breaks Two World Records in Antarctica Swim
On the anniversary of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen reaching the south pole, British swimmer Lewis Gordon Pugh has plunged into the icy waters off the antarctic peninsula to smash the world record for the most southern long distance swim ever...
Bids for Beverly swimming pool scheduled for January (Parkersburg News and Sentinel)
BEVERLY - Bids for the construction of a Beverly swimming pool are scheduled to go out in January with the goal of having the pool ready by June. The pool is in need of major repairs, and local citizens have been working to raise the money needed to keep the pool up and running.
Vote for the United States Sports Academy Athlete of the Year
The United States Sports Academy's Athlete of the Year Award voting is now open. Cast your vote for the male and female athlete of the year on-line. My picks? Aaron Piersol and Natalie Coughlin....
Swimming with Dolphins can Cure Depression
Research at the University of Leicester (UK) has found that swimming with dolphins can be a potentially relaxing exercise and can cure mild to moderate depression. Swimming with Dolphins can cure mild to moderate depression...
Gift Ideas for Swimmers and Other Water-Loving People
Looking for something special for the swimmer on your list? Some of these might be just what they need for their next trip to the pool or beach. Gift ideas for swimmers and other water-loving people....
Two arrested in Urals swimming pool tragedy (Russian Information Agency Novosti)
MOSCOW, December 9 (RIA Novosti) - Police in the Urals town of Chusovoi arrested two officials of a local company, which conducts safety inspections of industrial buildings, in connection with the investigation into Sunday's collapse of a swimming pool roof, the Russian Prosecutor General's Office said Friday.
Girls at home in Narnia, swimming pool (The Olympian)
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2005 U.S. Open Swimming Championships, Dec. 1-3
A number of U.S. Olympic swimmers and high-profile international stars are slated to compete at the 2005 U.S. Open, Dec. 1-3 at the James E. Martin Aquatics Center in Auburn, Ala. 2005 U.S. Open Swimming Championships, Dec. 1-3...
Swimming Gifts for the Swimmers on Your Shopping List
Looking for a few ideas the swimmers on your shopping list? Need some swimming gifts for the holidays or a birthday gift idea? Some of these may help you find the right gift for the swimming person on your list....
Breaststroke Gutter-Pull Drill
This is an easy breaststroke drill that can be done in almost any pool. All you need is two arms and a gutter. Despite this being a very easy breaststroke drill, there is a lot that can be gained when...
Investigators Blame Corrosion for Roof Collapse at Russian Swimming Pool (Mosnews)
Metal corrosion and faulty construction caused a Russian swimming pool roof to collapse, killing 14 people, a commission set up by the pool’s owner said.
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