Swimming and Diving
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- About Swimming
- Swimming information and tips for all levels, from novice through Olympian, water exerciser to triathlete, pool swimmer to English Channel crosser.
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- International Swimming and Diving Championships and Games
- Archive of medallists at major international swimming events (both long and short course). Includes diving, synchronized swimming and water polo.
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- Lap Swimming Etiquette 101
- Or, "Don't Be a Fool at the Pool". Guidance on how to swim laps, especially in busy pools, without making enemies.
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- PowerStart
- Providing a training device and clinics to teach techniques for improving racing starts. Identifies elements of powerful starts and common mistakes.
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- Relax and Swim
- Instruction on how to face water phobia, simply and safely, at home before learning to swim.
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- Swimfit
- Offers record-keeping and analysis of training regimes, plus advice on training, strokes and lifestyle. Paid membership or 3 month free trial.
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- British Finswimming Association
- Features contact information, local clubs, UK competitions, results and records.
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- Nord Padania Sub
- General information on the sport, club history, records, links, calendar and news. [English, Italian and Spanish]
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- OZFIN
- National body for the sport in Australia. Find news, records, information on coaches, membership, and contacts.
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- British Long Distance Swimming Association
- Reports on events, a calendar of swims, advice for preparation and training for long distance events, links, and a photo gallery.
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- Channel Swimming Association (CSA)
- Governing body of official swim records for swimming the English Channel. Includes records, history, FAQs, news, and shopping regalia.
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- Channel Swimming and Piloting Federation
- A guide to swimming the English Channel, written by swimmers for swimmers, and including links to the list of Channel swims.
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- Manhattan Island Foundation
- Sponsors of the Manhattan Island Marathon Swim, Great Hudson River Swim, Little Red Lighthouse Swim and the Wrong Way Swim. Collection of articles related to open water swimming, training tips, and information on braving the English Channel.
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- SdogV Productions
- Open water swim history of marathon swimmer Ted Erikson (Lake Michigan/English Channel) and pioneer swimming dog Umbra (Bosporous/Dardanelles). Includes long distance links.
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- SwimTheChannel.com
- Dave Galli's quest to swim across the English Channel to raise money for ALS research.