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9 unique swimming terms

“Top or bottom?” It’s so vague, it could mean a lot of different things, but this is a unique phrase used by swimmers in practice everyday. This phrase is used to indicate when to leave for a particular interval.

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Swim to Music – MUST SEE Teaser Video

There is no denying that music is a vital part of our lives. We look for music to inspire us, motivate us and escape to another world. Many athletes vow that music is one of the most essential tools they have.

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British Olympian Hannah Miley: “400 IM Isn’t a Young Woman’s Race Anymore”

Scottish swimmer Hannah Miley is on-point early in her season, having already won two races on the first day of the 2014 Arena Pro Swim Series meet in Orlando.

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Swim Job: Hamilton Aquatics Middle East seeks UKCC Level 2 Teacher of Aquatics

Hamilton Aquatics is a highly successful swimming company in the Middle East. We have locations in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Qatar (Doha). We run a full Learn to Swim Programme and Squad programmes.

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British Olympian Sophie Allen Announces Retirement at Just 22 Following Second Hip Surgery

2012 Olympic Finalist and British National Record holder Sophie Allen has announced her retirement from competitive swimming.

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2 Freestyle Drills for High Elbow Technique

The Shark Fin Drill and The Water Polo Drill.

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British Swimming Receives Continued Funding

Swimming, para-swimming and diving all exceeded their 2014 targets and will continue to receive the same level of funding…

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Bubble Ring Pro Shane Brown Blows Rings 2 Meters Wide (VIDEO)

Bubble Rings swimming video is courtesy of Shane Brown.

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Furniss Receives Special Achievement Award

Bill Furniss was recognized with a special achievement award at the Nottinghamshire Sports Awards…

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Edinburgh International Swim Meet Gets Another Boost With Confirmation of American, Italian, French Stars

Natalie Coughlin had great success on her last European trip to the Bolzano meet in Italy. She’ll hope to do it again in March.

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Ben Proud Wins Sports Personality of the Year

Last night Ben Proud was named Plymouth’s Sports Personality of the Year…

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13 Perks of Being A Swimmer

Swimming is undeniably a tough sport, but we have perks, lots of them. Here are thirteen.

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Dolfin Swimwear Launches first 4-Stage Framing Suit Technology

Dolfin Swimwear, renowned as the world’s best training suit manufacturer, will release the world’s first 4-Stage Framing System integrated in the latest advancement in competition swimwear –Titanium™.

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Sport England Survey Reveals Significant Drop in Swimming Participation

The recent Sport England Active People Survey revealed a significant drop in participation in the sport of swimming.

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MUSIC VIDEO: Tom Daley and the British divers train in Rio

Some of Great Britain’s top divers, including former World Champ Tom Daley, have been training in Rio de Janeiro this winter, checking out the host city of the 2016 Olympic Games.

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