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Soni Sets Meet Record on Final Night of the 2009 AT&T USA Swimming Short Course National Championships
The swimming action at the 2009 AT&T USA Swimming Short Course National Championships came to a close Saturday night, with strong swims by Rebecca Soni and Nathan Adrian. Soni set a national swim meet record in the 200y breast while Adrian took home a win in the men's 100y free as the meet concluded. The swim meet will be broadcast as a one-hour special on NBC next Saturday, December 12 from 2 - 3 p.m. ET.

Soni Sets Meet Record on Final Night of the 2009 AT&T USA Swimming Short Course National Championships originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Sunday, December 6th, 2009 at 04:11:29.

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Valley swimming pool to close for improvements (Belfast Telegraph)
The Valley Leisure Centre’s swimming pool will be closed from now until Monday, January 11, 2010, to allow major improvements to take place. Related Stories Residents consulted on land More integration for Castlereagh Grapevine - December 10 Talent showcase for community volunteers ‘Lights to Remember’

What Does It Cost To Swim - How Do You Afford To Keep Swimming?
Financial cutbacks are everywhere. Have they changed your or your family's swimming budget? Have you done anything to save money or stretch your budget so you can still swim? Do you have any money-saving tips for fellow swimmers?

What Does It Cost To Swim - How Do You Afford To Keep Swimming? originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 at 02:47:15.

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Kim Jong Il Inspects Swimming Pool of Kim Il Sung Univ. (Korean Central News Agency)
Pyongyang, December 11 (KCNA) -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il visited the Swimming Pool of Kim Il Sung University to watch its teachers and students in swimming training.

OCC to close swimming pool (WSYR 9 Syracuse)
Onondaga Community College is closing down its swimming pool. The move is being blamed on a mid-year state funding cut.

Swimp3 Waterproof MP3 Player is a Great Gift for Lap Swimmers
The waterproof SwiMP3 mp3 player is for swimmers, triathletes, surfers, synchronized swimmers and anyone involved in water activities. Unlike other waterproof mp3 players that rely on traditional air conduction technologies, the SwiMP3 waterproof mp3 player uses bone conduction - the direct transfer of sound vibrations from the cheek bone to the inner ear - to provide the swimmer with exceptional sound clarity.

Swimp3 Waterproof MP3 Player is a Great Gift for Lap Swimmers originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 at 00:49:42.

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Knutson Sets Record on First Night of 2009 Short Course USA Swimming Nationals
Dagny Knutson set a championship record on the first night of competition at the 2009 AT&T Short Course USA Swimming National Championships in Federal Way, Wash. Knutson, who was under American record pace throughout most of the swim, won the 500y free with a time of 4:31.18. Short Course Nationals run through Saturday, December 5 at the Weyerhaueser King County Aquatic Center.

Knutson Sets Record on First Night of 2009 Short Course USA Swimming Nationals originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 19:17:30.

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How to Do an Open Swim Turn
When swimming laps, change directions easily and get a breath with the open swim turn.

How to Do an Open Swim Turn originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Saturday, December 5th, 2009 at 02:31:23.

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Should Baby Swimmers Or Infant Swimmers Be Dunked?
Should baby swimmers or infant swimmers be dunked as part of a swim lesson? This is a common question parents ask about swimming lessons for their swimmers. "Dunk" is even a term used by some swimming instructors as part of a learn to swim lesson. Before I answer the question, "should babies be dunked during a swim lesson," let's clarify the meaning of the term dunk. My definition of dunk is to abruptly push a person underwater.

Should Baby Swimmers Or Infant Swimmers Be Dunked? originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Friday, December 11th, 2009 at 02:08:49.

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Man found in apartment swimming pool drowned (KPLC Lake Charles)
Associated Press - December 10, 2009 12:04 PM ET BOSSIER CITY, La. (AP) - Bossier City police say preliminary autopsy results have determined a man whose body was found in an apartment complex...

The Freestyle Flip Turn for Swimmers
Swimming toward the wall, somersault, streamline, push - the basic swimming flip turn (or do you say flipturn?). Wow! Looks neat. But is it necessary?

The Freestyle Flip Turn for Swimmers originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Monday, December 7th, 2009 at 01:06:01.

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SWIMMING: MHS splits in the pool (The Sun Chronicle)
NORTON - One meet into the season and the Mansfield High swimming teams can already start making plans for Sectionals and States.


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