North Korean Defector Survives Six-Hour Swim to South Korean Border
one of the most heavily guarded areas on Earth...
undetected for hours...
SWIMMER'S DAILY
Feb. 26, 2021—
A North Korean defector is caught on camera crossing the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), deemed one of the most heavily guarded areas on Earth, undetected for hours.
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Man swims 8.6 km wearing handcuffs for Guinness World Record
swam 8.6 kilometres in almost four hours...
wearing handcuffs...
TIMESNOWNEWS.COM
Feb. 25, 2021—
A man swam 8.6 kilometres in almost four hours wearing handcuffs in an attempt to set a Guinness World Record.
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UK swimming teacher becomes youngest female to row solo across Atlantic
La Gomera, Canary Islands to Antigua...
70 days, 3 hours, 48 minutes...
21 years old...
KIRO
Feb. 21, 2021—
A part-time swimming teacher became the youngest woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
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Ice Swimming in Groningen
let go of old patterns...
SWIMMER'S DAILY
Feb. 16, 2021—
The winter is here again, For my art swimming in nature is almost like a ritual. The winter swimming has become a symbol for letting go of old patterns and grow into new ones.
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Cold Comforts of Winter Swimming Continue in Ireland
SWIMMER'S DAILY
Jan. 27, 2021—
Sea swimming exploded in popularity in Ireland last year and that surge has continued, even as air and water temperatures have dropped.
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‘It felt like I was the first person to step on Mars’: Anchorage free divers plunge into icy Rabbit Lake
Unexplored territory ...
felt like I was the first person to step on Mars...
SWIMMER'S DAILY
Jan. 21, 2021—
“In general … it is the whole unexplored territory,” Jordan Flesner said, describing the allure of freediving in lakes in Alaska. Freediving is a form of underwater diving that relies on breath-holding rather than the use of a breathing apparatus. Flesner was one of the trip’s original planners.
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The Donna Drake Show with Rowdy Gaines, Three-time Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer
Three-time Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer ...
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Ice Hole Swimming in the Coldest City on Earth | Yakutsk - Russia
Just cut a hole in the ice ...
SWIMMER'S DAILY
Jan. 17, 2021—
As winter arrived in Yakutia, we thought we should at least try once swimming in the frozen river. One of our friends who does this on a regular basis offered to take us to the hole they dug in the river for us to experience ice swimming.
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Dolphin playfully approaches swimmers and surfers | 9 News Australia
SWIMMER'S DAILY
Sept. 1, 2020—
An eight-year-old boy has had an incredible encounter with a dolphin that’s started calling Torquay beach it’s home.
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Review: Chad Le Clos’ ‘Unbelievable’ is a superb sports documentary
SWIMMER'S DAILY
April 1, 2020—
Olympic gold medalist swimmer Chad Le Clos’ “Unbelievable” documentary is great to see if you’re stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital Journal has the scoop
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The Milwaukee veteran synchronized swimmers | Swimmer's Daily
SWIMMER'S DAILY
March 7, 2020—
At the bottom of the Milwaukee VA, a group of veterans is perfectly in sync. You never would guess that there is a synchronized swimming team comprised of veterans in Milwaukee.
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Typical Ice Swimmers in Finland
SWIMMER'S DAILY
Feb. 23, 2021—
‘Eek!’ ‘No way!’ ‘You Finns are nuts!’ These tend to be the first unenthusiastic reactions of tourists faced with the prospect of a dip in an icy lake. Slipping into black, frozen water does bring to mind the fate of the Titanic rather than the exciting prospect of a pleasant swim. Why on earth would anyone take the plunge if they didn’t have to? Well, maybe because it’s not an extreme sport for masochists, but an experience that leaves you feeling fantastic and refreshed.
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People in Moscow Enjoy Ice Swimming
SWIMMER'S DAILY
Feb. 2, 2021—
Moscow ice swimmers are preparing the hole for an “anti-COVID” workout. A kind of “exercise” in winter clothes is quickly replaced by gymnastics in summer ones. The thermometer shows minus 20 degrees, and the group in bathing suits runs, does push-ups and squats in the open air, as if nothing had happened. Under the strict guidance of Natalia Sedaya, a cold endurance coach, Moscow ice swimmers regularly set personal records. They have a hot heart and a healthy spirit. Not only ice swimmers, but also scientific studies prove the benefits of cold. According to them, hydrotherapy, inclu ...
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25 Signs of A Swimmer
SWIMMING WORLD NEWS
Jan. 22, 2021—
25 Signs of A Swimmer – Without Saying So! Swimming World told followers on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok platforms to reveal statements that allude to the fact that they were swimmers without actually saying it. Here are some of the best responses of the “tell-tale” signs of a swimmer: A post shared by Swimming World Magazine (@swimmingworldmag) #distanceproblems pic.twitter.com/CM4bnUdDcF — Lissy EMT-P (@5_4flipper) January 9, 2021 On the top… — telly coleman (@tellycolemanjr) January 8, 2021 pic.twitter.com/4wykuiC T27 — 🧍♂️🌻Dad🐸 (@dattypig) January 9, 2021 this masterpiece on t ...
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Swimming in the Ice Hole for Christening
SWIMMER'S DAILY
Jan. 20, 2021—
On Сhristening it is customary to plunge into an ice-hole with ice water. In ancient Russia, newborn children were dipped into an ice-hole to strengthen their physical health. Thus, hardening was carried out so that the baby grows strong and hardy. Prepare before the expected date in advance, tempering your body with a contrast shower and washing certain parts of the body with cold water, for example, arms and legs.
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Swimming with the Rarest Alligators in the World | Gatorland Vlogs
SWIMMER'S DAILY
Jan. 19, 2021—
Hey Y’all! Today Mike Hileman, Danny Danger and Myself are trying to gather some footage our beautiful, rare, leucistic alligators for a major motion picture company that cannot be named yet 😜. We hope you guys love this this video! Plus you get a bonus fashion show while we all try to see who fits best into the wet suit!
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U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer | Behind the Wings | Swimmer's Daily
SWIMMER'S DAILY
March 20, 2020—
Join host Matthew Burchette in sunny San Diego as he talks with William Arrison, a Helicopter Rescue Swimmer for the U.S. Coast Guard. Join host Matthew Burchette in sunny San Diego as he talks with William Arrison, a Helicopter Rescue Swimmer for the U.S. Coast Guard.
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Social Distancing | Sebastian Maniscalco | Swimmer's Daily
SWIMMER'S DAILY
March 19, 2020—
I’ve been practicing social distancing my whole life…
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What's Known About Chlorine's Impact On Coronavirus
SWIMSWAM
March 10, 2020—
The coronavirus (COVID-19) is impacting travel, business and sporting events, as well as day-to-day living around the world. For instance, we reported yesterday how, in addition to cancelling its Olympic swimming trials meet slated for next week, Italy itself became the first nation to place its entire territory under quarantine in an effort to contain the virus. Questions abound about how COVID-19 is spread, how it can be treated and what one’s risk is in different situations.
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Firefighters Rescue Horse From Swimming Pool In Sonoma County | Swimmer's Daily
SWIMMER'S DAILY
March 3, 2020—
Kenny Choi reports on rescue operation to get horse out of owner’s backyard swimming pool.
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