Swimming Pool Headlines
MALAYSIA did not win a single gold medal on the third day of competition at the Trace College swimming pool in Los (Malay Mail)
In the men’s 50m freestyle event, top swimmer Alex Lim Keng Liat only managed to finish seventh after clocking 24:63s. Thailand’s Arwut Chinnapasen won gold with a Games record of 22:98s.
Single Paddle Freestyle Drill
Do you limp when you swim freestyle? Do you lean too much to one side or the other because you breathe to only one side? While these things are easy to correct for a short period of time, a permanent...
The USA Swimming 2005 Golden Goggle Awards
It was a big night for Texas swimmers at Monday’s Golden Goggle Awards in New York City, as four of the eight awards went to athletes with ties to the University of Texas - Aaron Peirsol, Eddie Reese, Ian Crocker,...
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....
3 Killed, 11 Injured after Swimming Pool Roof Collapses in Russian City (Mosnews)
A concrete roof over a swimming pool in the Ural Mountains region collapsed today, killing at least three people — including two children — and injuring eleven others, news agencies reported Sunday.
What Makes a Swimmer Fast? Swimming Biomechanics - Propulsion
Ever wonder how swimming works? How does fluid mechanics explain lift, drag, propulsion, and speed for swimmers? How do freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly, and backstroke differ - and how are they similar - in fluid dynamic terms? This is a great...
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...
Tips for Busy Athletes
Very few athletes (elite and recreational) have the luxury of being paid to train. Most of us have to balance fitness programs with work, family and social commitments. Sometimes it's tough to maintain balance in all areas and still improve...
Could you swim from Alcatraz to Shore - with your Hands and Feet Tied?
A retired U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant completed what many have said is an impossible feat. He swam the 1.5 mile distance from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco with his hands and feet tied, becoming one of only three people...
Swimming Away From Back Injury
In many cases, swimming can be a very helpful exercise for back pain sufferers. Athletes commonly become injured, and swimming is a great way to keep active since it usually does not put excess strain on a swimmer's back. However,...
Swim Wear Sources for a Man
For a man heading on vacation, the convenience of being able to shop online for swim wear is a tremendous time-saver. The swim wear selections below offer a man a choice of styles, great gear to wear to get into...
Swimming in Antarctica - A Triple Attempt
Lewis Pugh will be attempting three different swims in the frigid antarctic waters. If successful, Lewis will become the only person to have completed a long distance swim in both the Arctic and the Antarctic....
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