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November 28, 2005 Swimming Pool News


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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)...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

Man knocked unconscious at swimming pool (AberdeenNews.com)
A male who hit his head after jumping into a motel swimming pool on Thursday afternoon in Aberdeen was taken to a hospital for observation, law enforcement reported Friday.

Oilman gives $500,000 check to city for new swimming pool (Journal Advocate)
STERLING - Recently the city has enjoyed gifts from local philanthropists supporting area schools and the city library. Tuesday, another boon to the city of Sterling was announced - this time in the form of a $500,000 check from local oilman Frank Walsh.

Swim with the World's Largest Fish
At Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia, you can explore the underwater world of colorful reefs and a variety of fish and aquatic mammals. And yes, this is the place to dive and swim with the world's largest fish, the whale shark....

Rocket Launchers for more Swim Start and Turn Speed
Plyometric exercises are a great ways to improve power, speed, and strength. Doing "Rocket Launchers" can increase your power off the blocks and off every wall. Rocket Launchers are specific training for the muscle groups used in starts and pushoffs....

'Stomach bug linked to swimming pool' (u.tv)
An outbreak of the highly infectious stomach bug, Cryptosporidium, in Magherafelt has been linked to the local swimming pool. Health officials closed the pool while they carried out tests, but it is now hoped that it will be re-opened soon.

Swimming pool furore lands Parore in hot water (Stuff)
Glamour couple Adam Parore and Sally Ridge are in trouble over a swimming pool they built without council permission.


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