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Swimming for the Soul
From the WashingtonPost.com, by Lynn Sherr:
To call swimming a religious experience might sound like sacrilege.
But for many of us, every time we slip into a bikini, or plunge into the ocean, or pound out our laps, we’re actually taking part in a spiritual rite. Swimming is an ancient activity, combining the mystical properties of waters with the pure joy of…
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USRowing Diversity Invitational Recap
On July 30 my wife and I had the honor and privilege to attend the First Annual USRowing Diversity Invitational. For those of you who have never been to Rochester, I highly suggest you make a visit. I honestly felt as if Rochester is the friendliest city I have ever been to. Upon arriving to city limits, we…
Added by Jayson Jackson on August 5, 2011 at 12:55pm — No Comments
Black Heritage Swim Meet Results
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USA Swimming National Diversity Select Camp Names Final Roster
Congrats to all the athletes who were selected to attend the 2011 National Diversity Select Camp. The 2011 National Diversity Select Camp will take place May 5-8, 2011 at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
Added by Jayson Jackson on April 18, 2011 at 10:30am — No Comments
Detroit Swimmers Mingle With Heroes
From USASwimming.org, Mike Gustafson:
Do you remember your first time meeting a sports hero? When you walked down the street and saw Tom Brady? Maybe you were a kid. Suddenly, up close and personal, your favorite sporting superstar looked somehow different.
More human. More approachable. More like you.
Every four years, television brings the…
Added by Jayson Jackson on April 14, 2011 at 11:27am — 1 Comment
History Made at Men's NCAAs
From SwimmingWorldMagazine.com:
Commentary by Jeff Commings, SwimmingWorld.TV associate producer
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Added by Jayson Jackson on April 13, 2011 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment
DAP Members Shaun Anderson and Allison Baver named Alumni Achievement Award winners
12 Penn State Trailblazers
They work for nationally recognized companies such as ESPN, Goldman Sachs, 20th Century Fox and Tyson Foods. Some started their own companies or have competed in the Olympics. What do these young Penn Staters have in common? They are some of Penn States brightest young stars.
These 12 Penn… Continue
Added by Jayson Jackson on April 1, 2011 at 9:30am — 1 Comment
Congrats to Swim Strong's Shawn Slevin
In celebration of Women's History month, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the Commission on Women's Issues honored Swim Strong's founder, Shawn Slevin, for her work in making NYC a better place to live.
Swim Strong Foundation makes swimming affordable and accessible to families. Last year 383 children participated in programs that both saved and changed their lives.…
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Congrats to Charles Lumpkin on Joining the Atlantica Expedition
Press Release from the Atlantica Expedition:
63 YEAR OLD RETIRED TEACHER, HALL OF FAME SCUBA DIVER, &CURRENT NAUI INSTRUCTOR JOINS ATLANTICA EXPEDITION SET TOBREAK WORLD RECORD!
Educator, environmentalist and philanthropist Charles Lumpkin Jr. is appointed to therevolving crew set to man the Atlantica Expeditions first undersea colony for 90…
Added by Jayson Jackson on March 24, 2011 at 9:00am — 1 Comment
Free Swim: Teaching Bahamians How to Float
From TakePart.com, by Jon Bowermaster:
Floating is a learned art for people born in the Bahamas. (Photo courtesy of Jen Galvin)
Eleuthera, Bahamas—Named after the Greek word for “freedom,” Eleuthera is 110 miles long and just a mile at its widest. To the east is the occasionally wild…
ContinueAdded by Jayson Jackson on March 23, 2011 at 12:34pm — 2 Comments
New Website Highlights Black Maritime Heritage
From Washington Afro-American:
Murrain Associates and the National Association of Black Scuba Divers (NABS), in partnership with NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, this month launched Voyage to Discovery, a new website and education initiative highlighting untold stories of African Americans and the sea.
Aimed at everyone from students to adults, the website offers feature stories, interviews, and videos…
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SEASTARS Aquatics Continues to Make Headlines
From the
Pensacola News Journal, By: Jamie Secola:
Hidden jewel SEASTARS Aquatics puts kids in…
ContinueAdded by Jayson Jackson on March 3, 2011 at 6:30am — 6 Comments
USA National Team Pioneeers
From USASwimming.org:
On this final day of Black History Month 2011, USA Swimming salutes these seven athletes who made of name for themselves – and African-Americans – in the sport and continue to be heroes to and champions for young swimmers today.
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Programs Making a Difference
From USASwimming.org:
The sport of swimming has long had the reputation for being a country club sport lacking in diversity. However, over the years, teams led by passionate coaches have been working to change that. Here, we honor just a few of the many shining programs that are working to make swimming available to everyone.
Pride,…
Added by Jayson Jackson on February 28, 2011 at 4:30pm — No Comments
Great Blog Post from Sabir Muhammad
Black Swimming History, by: Sabir Muhammad
Last weekend Jenny and I went to the 25th Annual Black History Invitational…
Added by Jayson Jackson on February 28, 2011 at 11:30am — 1 Comment
Milt Campbell, 1956 Olympic Decathlon Champion, was an All-American swimmer
Last weekend at the Black History Invitational Swim Meet I had the opportunity to speak with Bruce Wigo, President of the International Swimming Hall of Fame, for an extended period of time. As always, he provided several new historical facts and stories. Given my track and field background, I found the…
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2011 Black History Invitational Swim Meet Results
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Loss of school pools linked to drownings
From Stuff.co.nz, by Neil Reid:
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| ROSS GIBLIN/Dominion Post |
| DANGEROUS PRACTICE: Alice Harrison, 11, wrote a letter, to Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown asking her not to close Khandallah pool. The closure… |
Added by Jayson Jackson on February 15, 2011 at 7:36am — 2 Comments
"If life is not a challenge, then what is it?"
Rodger McCoy, head coach of the D.C. Wave Swim Team, discusses thenationally competitive squad's formation and evolution.
Added by Jayson Jackson on February 10, 2011 at 6:00am — No Comments
Olympic Gold Medalist Cullen Jones Talks about Make a Splash on NBC’s Today Show
Celebrating Black History Month on NBC's Today Show, Olympic Gold Medalist Cullen Jones has been selected as one of the Grio's 100 History Makers in the Making for his role and active participation in the USA Swimming Foundation's national child-focused water safety initiative Make a…
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