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Competitive swimming is
one of the most popular Olympic sports, with events in freestyle,
backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. In addition to these individual
events, Olympic swimmers also participate in relays.
Swimming is an exciting sport and a
popular form of recreation. The women perform a graceful movement
in a sport called synchronized swimming. The swimmers dive
into a pool at the start of a race.
A swimming instructor - teaches children how to swim
at a local pool.
Swimming pools are divided into
lanes for races, one lane for each swimmer. Wall targets, lane lines, and lane
markers guide each swimmer. Near each end of the pool, a flag line is hung over
the water to warn swimmers in backstroke races that they are approaching the
end of the lane.
Starting a swimming race - A proper start is important
in a race. In the grab start position, the swimmer bends down, grabs the front of the starting block, and
curls her toes over the edge. She then rolls her body forward, lifts her head,
swings her arms out, and pushes off the block with her legs. Over the water,
she stretches forward and tries to enter the water cleanly to minimize
resistance.
Synchronized swimming - is a water sport in which
swimmers synchronize (match) graceful, acrobatic movements
to music. Competition is divided into solo, duet, trio, and team events.
U.S. swimmer Mark Spitz - was the first competitor to
win seven gold medals in a single Olympic Games. At the 1972 Games in Munich,
West Germany, he won two gold medals in freestyle events, two in butterfly
events, and three in team relays. Spitz is shown here performing the butterfly stroke.
Swimming Front Crawl
Common Swimming Sports Injuries
Common Swimming Sports Injuries
Competitive Swimming Strokes
The Front Crawl, The Backstroke, The Breaststroke, and The Butterfly
Katie Ledecky is not the next
Michael Phelps.
She is her own breed of dominance, smooth and sleek and lethal, particularly in distance events. Ledecky finished one of the most impressive individual performances at one Olympics on Friday night, winning her third individual gold medal — this one in the women’s 800-meter freestyle, which she won in a world record-breaking time of 8:04.79. She took nearly two seconds off her previous world record set earlier this year.
Jazz Carlin of Britain won the silver medal, nearly 12 seconds behind Ledecky. Boglarka Kapas of Hungary took bronze.
Ledecky also won two relay medals: A gold in the 4x200 freestyle, and a silver in the 4x100 freestyle. She remains undefeated in major international individual events.
She is her own breed of dominance, smooth and sleek and lethal, particularly in distance events. Ledecky finished one of the most impressive individual performances at one Olympics on Friday night, winning her third individual gold medal — this one in the women’s 800-meter freestyle, which she won in a world record-breaking time of 8:04.79. She took nearly two seconds off her previous world record set earlier this year.
Jazz Carlin of Britain won the silver medal, nearly 12 seconds behind Ledecky. Boglarka Kapas of Hungary took bronze.
Ledecky also won two relay medals: A gold in the 4x200 freestyle, and a silver in the 4x100 freestyle. She remains undefeated in major international individual events.
Ledecky’s name will go down in history next to Debbie Meyer’s as the only
female swimmers ever to win three individual freestyle events at one Games.
Meyer won the 200, 400 and 800 freestyles as a 16-year-old in 1968. Ledecky won
the same three events here in Rio. See also Missy Franklin, Olympic Gold Medalist...
SWIMMING is the act of moving through water by using the arms and legs. Swimming is a popular form of recreation, an important international sport, and healthy exercise.
People of all ages—from the very young to
the elderly—swim for fun. Throughout the world, millions of people enjoy
swimming in lakes, oceans, and rivers. Others swim in indoor or outdoor pools.
Many schools, recreation centres, hotels, and private clubs have an indoor or
outdoor pool. Thousands of communities provide pools for local residents. Many
families even have a pool in their garden or backyard.
During the 1900's, swimming has become a
major competitive sport. Thousands of swimmers compete in swimming galas held
by schools, colleges, and swimming clubs. The best international swimmers take
part in annual competitions in many parts of the world. Swimming races have
always been a highlight of the Summer Olympic Games. Many long-distance swimmers
attempt such feats as swimming across the English Channel or across the Cook
Strait between the North Island and the South Island of New Zealand.
Good swimmers can also enjoy various other
water sports. Such sports include springboard and platform diving, surfing,
water skiing, board sailing, water polo, scuba diving, and synchronized
swimming. The ability to
swim well makes such sports as fishing and
boating safer and more fun. Above all, the ability to swim may save a person's
life if there is an emergency in the water.
Swimming is one of the best exercises for
keeping physically fit. Swimming improves heart action, aids blood circulation,
and helps develop firm muscles.
Water safety
Swimming, boating, fishing, and other
water sports are among the most popular forms of recreation. Yet many people
lack knowledge of water safety rules or take dangerous chances. Every year,
many thousands of people die by drowning. Most of these drownings would not
occur if everyone knew how to swim and observed basic water safety rules. The
following discussion deals with basic rules and techniques that could save
your life or help you save another person's life in an emergency.
First of all, know how to swim. Many
schools and community recreation centres provide swimming lessons. Lessons are
also frequently offered by organizations such as the YMCA or the YWCA.
Never swim alone. Always swim with a
companion and know where that person is at all times. Swim only in areas
protected by lifeguards. A swimming area should be free of obstacles and the
water should be clean and clear. It is dangerous to swim in an unprotected
ocean, river, or lake.
Water used for diving must be deep and be
clear enough to see the bottom. Look for swimmers before you dive. Plan your
dive and following your entry into the water, avoid hitting the bottom by
steering up with your hands out in front.
Whether you are a beginner or an
experienced swimmer, a knowledge of survival bobbing can help you survive an accident or other difficulty in the water.
Survival bobbing enables you to float a long time on your front while using
very little energy. You fill your lungs with air and relax your body. Your arms
and legs hang down limply, and your chin flops down to the chest. The air in
your lungs holds your back above the water's surface. When you need a breath,
you quickly exhale through the nose, lift your face out of the water, and
inhale through your mouth. You then return to the restful, floating position.
You can raise your mouth higher out of the water for a breath by pressing your
hands down or squeezing your legs gently together.
Only a trained lifeguard should attempt a
swimming rescue. But even if you are a nonswimmer, you can help a swimmer who
is in trouble. If the person is nearby, you can extend a board, pole, shirt,
towel, or similar object and pull the swimmer to safety. But be sure to lie
down or keep your body low to avoid being pulled into the water. If the swimmer
is too far away to reach an object, you can throw a life belt or a life
jacket, a board, or any other object that will float and support the swimmer.
Many lifeguards are needed and trained
every year to guard pools, camps, and waterfronts.
Swimming kicks and strokes
Swimmers move their legs, feet, arms, and
hands in certain ways to propel themselves through the water easily and
quickly. The movements of the legs and feet are called kicks. These
movements combined with movements of the arms and hands are called strokes.
The basic kicks. Swimmers use four types
of kicks: (1) the flutter kick, (21 the breaststroke kick, (3) the dolphin
kick, and (4) the scissors kick. Each of these kicks is used in doing one or
more of the strokes described later in this section.
The flutter kick is the most popular kick and the easiest for swimmers to learn. The
power to do the kick should come from the upper leg. The legs are alternately
moved up and down with a slightly relaxed bend at the knees. The propulsion
comes from the feet as if kicking peanut butter off the toes.
The breaststroke kick begins with your legs fully extended and the toes pointed to the rear.
You then bring your heels toward the hips just under the surface of the water.
As your feet near the hips, bend your knees and extend them outward. Turn your
ankles so the toes also point outward. Then, without pause, push your feet
backward and squeeze your legs together until the toes again point to the rear.
The dolphin kick resembles the flutter kick. But in the dolphin kick, you move both of
your legs up and down at the same time.
The scissors kick begins with your body turned to either side. Your legs are together
and the toes pointed back. Draw your knees up and then spread your legs wide
apart like the open blades of a scissors, moving your top leg forward from the
hip. Then snap both legs together to their original position in a scissorslike
action.
The basic strokes are (1) the front crawl,
(2) the backstroke, (31 the breaststroke, (4) the butterfly, and (5) the
sidestroke.
The front crawl is the fastest and most popular stroke. You move your arms in a steady,
circular motion in combination with the flutter kick. One hand recovers forward
above the water while the other pulls beneath the water. You breathe by turning
your head to one side just as the hand on that side passes your leg. You inhale
through the mouth. You exhale through the mouth or nose while keeping your face
in the water.
The backstroke, or back crawl, is performed as you lie on your back. It is a restful stroke because
your face is always out of the water and breathing is easy. As in the front
crawl, each arm alternately moves in a steady, circular motion in and out of
the water while your legs do the flutter kick.
The breaststroke is another restful stroke. It is done in combination with the
breaststroke kick. You begin with your face in the water, arms and legs fully
extended, and the palms facing outward. You then sweep out your arms as your
hands push downward and outward. The hands continue to circle and come
together under the chin. As the hands begin to push down, you lift your head
for a breath. Finally, you again extend your arms and legs and glide forward.
You then repeat the
sequence. You make a breaststroke kick at
the end of the stroke as your arms extend for the glide.
The butterfly is a difficult stroke to learn, but it is smooth and graceful if
performed correctly. In this stroke, you swing both arms forward above the
water and then pull them down and back to your legs. As your arms start to move
toward your legs, you lift your head forward and take a breath. Then you dip
your head into the water and exhale as your arms move forward again. You make
two dolphin kicks during each complete stroke, one as your hands enter the
water and the other as your arms pass under your body.
The sidestroke is done on your side, whichever side is more comfortable. Your head
rests on your lower arm, which is extended ahead with the palm turned downward.
The top arm is at your side. The palm of the lower hand presses down in the
water until it is beneath the shoulder. At the same time, the top hand slides
up to meet the lower hand. The legs do a scissors kick while the lower arm
returns to an extended position and the palm of the upper hand pushes toward
the feet. You then glide forward before repeating the sequence.
Other strokes. Swimmers use a number of other strokes besides the basic five. The most
important include the dog paddle and the elementary backstroke. To perform the dog paddle, cup your hands and rotate them in a circular
motion underwater, with one hand forward when the other one is back. You do a
flutter
A regulation swimming pool
kick with the dog paddle. Your head
remains out of the water throughout the stroke. The elementary backstroke,
like the regular backstroke, is performed on your back. You bring your hands up
along the sides of your body to your shoulders. Next you turn out the hands and
stretch the fingers outward. Then you push your hands down and glide. Swimmers
do the breaststroke kick with this stroke.
Swimming as a sport
The Federation Internationale de Natation
Amateur (FINA) governs international swimming and other water sports at the
amateur level. The FINA consists of national associations from about 100
countries.
The pool. Swimming competitions are held in both long-course pools, which measure 50 metres long, and short-course pools, which measure 25 metres long. Long-course pools are divided into
6, 8, or 10 lanes. Short-course pools have 4, 6, or 8 lanes. Each lane measures
between 2 and 2.5 metres wide. In most national championship competitions, 8 lanes
must be used in both long- and short-course pools. The FINA recognizes world
records set only in long-course pools.
Water in a regulation swimming pool must
be at least 0.9 metres deep and have a temperature of about 26° C. Floats
called lane lines run the length of the pool. They mark lane boundaries and help keep the
surface of the water calm.
Kinds of races. Swimmers participate in five kinds of races—freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke,
butterfly, and individual medley. In a freestyle race, a swimmer may choose any
stroke. But swimmers always use the front crawl because it is the fastest
stroke. In the individual medley, athletes swim an equal distance of each of
the four strokes.
In national and international
competitions, individual freestyle races are held at distances of 100, 200,400,
800, and 1,500 metres. Breaststroke, backstroke, and butterfly events are 100
and 200 metres long. The individual medley covers 200 and 400 metres.
Team relays are among
the most exciting swimming races. A team consists of four swimmers, each of
whom swims an equal distance. Men's and women's teams par
ticipate in a 400-metre freestyle relay, a
400-metre medley relay, and an 800-metre freestyle relay. In the medley relay,
each member of the team swims a different stroke for 100 metres.
Swimming competitions are held at various levels, from local to international. So many
swimmers participate in competitive swimming that qualifying times are established
for large competitions. Swimmers must at least equal the qualifying times for
the races that they hope to enter in order to be allowed to take part in those
events.
Large competitions have several officials.
The chief official is the referee. The referee supervises the other officials
and makes sure that the swimmers follow regulations.
Each swimmer in a race is assigned a lane.
The swimmers with the fastest qualifying times get the centre lanes, and the
slowest swimmers receive the outside lanes. The race begins at the sound of the
starter's gun or horn. During the race, lane judges watch each swimmer's
strokes and the turns at the end of the pool. If a judge spots an illegal
stroke or turn, the swimmer is disqualified.
In many competitions, an electronic timing
and judging system determines the order of finish and each swimmer's time to 1/1000
of a second. The system begins automatically at the starter's signal. It
records the time for each swimmer as the swimmer's hand touches a plate
attached to the end of the pool.
Starts and turns. A swimmers performance in a race partly depends on the skill used in
starting the race and in turning at the end of each lap. At the start of a freestyle,
breaststroke, or butterfly race, a swimmer gains time by diving as far as
possible through the air before hitting the water. In these races, swimmers
dive off a raised starting platform. In backstroke events, they begin in the
water with their back to the lane. They hold onto a starting block attached to
the end of the pool. At the starting signal, with their back slightly arched,
the swimmers use both feet to push off from the pool's end as forcibly as
possible.
Fast turns also save a swimmer time.
Freestyle and backstroke swimmers use the flip, or somersault, turn.
In this turn, they make an underwater
somersault to reverse their direction after touching the end of the pool.
Breaststroke and butterfly swimmers use an open turn, in
which they keep their head above the water while reversing their direction.
Synchronized swimming is a water sport that combines grace, rhythm, and acrobatic skills. In
this sport, swimmers perform certain movements to music that they have
selected. They synchronize (match) these movements with the rhythm and the mood of the accompanying
music.
Synchronized swimming was once called water ballet. It began as a form of exhibition swimming at water shows and remains a
popular feature of such shows. In 1952, the first international rules were
established for synchronized swimming as a sport. Synchronized swimming first
became a medal sport in the Summer Olympic Games in 1984.
Competition is divided into solo, duet, trio, and team events. A team may have four to eight members. Each solo, duet trio, or team event has two sections—figures and routines. Figures
are acrobatic movements. Routines combine figures with swimming strokes to
create various patterns. Routines in international competition have a time
limit of five minutes.
More than 50 figures may be used in
international competition. They are divided into two series. The second series is more difficult than the first. Swimmers must perform three
figures from the first series and two from the second.
The dolphin is a commonly performed figure. Swimmers begin it by floating on their back.
They then pull themselves under the water head first make a complete circle,
and return to the floating position. In the dolphin bent knee figure, swimmers bend one knee while they perform the circular movement
underwater.
A panel of judges awards points for each
figure and routine. After each figure, the judges mark swimmers according to
the difficulty of the figure and how well they performed it. The judges give
each routine two scores, one for execution and one for style. The execution
score reflects the skill that swimmers showed in performing the figures and
strokes. The style score includes how well the swimmers synchronized their
movements with the music.
In water shows and swimming exhibitions,
swimmers often base their synchronized routines on a story or a theme. For
example, a team of swimmers might act out such a tale as Alice in Wonderland with the aid of a narrator. Or they might choose such a theme as the
seasons of the year and expressively interpret the mood of each s season.
History
Ancient peoples may have learned to swim
by imitating the way dogs and other animals moved through water. Swimming
became a popular form of exercise and recreation in many ancient lands,
including Assyria, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Its popularity declined during the
Middle Ages, from the A.D. 400's to the 1500's. Many people feared swimming
because they thought bubonic plague and certain other diseases were spread by
water. Swimming regained popularity in the early 1800's.
Organized swimming competitions became
common during the mid-1800's. At that time, many swimmers used the
breaststroke. A faster stroke, the Australian crawl, was
developed in the late 1800's. Johnny Weissmuller, an American swimmer of the
early 1900's, changed this stroke slightly. His version, now called the front
crawl, is the fastest, most widely used stroke.
Men's international competition began in
1896 in the first modern Olympic Games. Women's competition was added in the
1912 Olympics. That year, Fanny Durack, an Australian, became the first woman
to win an Olympic gold medal in swimming. Weissmuller won a total of five gold
medals in the 1924 and 1928 Olympic Games. During his career, he set more than
65 United States and world records. Dawn Fraser and Murray Rose, two Australian
swimmers, starred in the Olympics in the 1950's and 1960's. Fraser won the
women's 100-metre freestyle
Men's international competition began in
1896 in the first modern Olympic Games. Women's competition was added in the
1912 Olympics. That year, Fanny Durack, an Australian, became the first woman
to win an Olympic gold medal in swimming. Weissmuller won a total of five gold
medals in the 1924 and 1928 Olympic Games. During his career, he set more than
65 United States and world records. Dawn Fraser and Murray Rose, two Australian
swimmers, starred in the Olympics in the 1950's and 1960's. Fraser won the
women's 100-metre freestyle
race in 1956,1960, and 1964. Rose won the
men's 400-metre event in 1956 and 1960, and the 1,500-metre race in 1956. In
1972, Mark Spitz of the United States won seven gold medals, more than any
other athlete had ever won in a single Olympics.
Related articles: Artificial respiration, Diving, Underwater Diving, Skin diving, Drowning, Spearfishing, Life jacket, Olympic Games, Safety (In water sports), Surfing, Swimming pool, Water polo, and Water-skiing; Gertrude Caroline Ederle; Dawn Fraser; Shane Gould.
Outline
Water safety
Swimming kicks and strokes: The basic kicks, and The basic strokes
Swimming as a sport: The pool, Kinds of races, Swimming competition, Starts and turns, and Synchronized swimming
History
Questions
What contributions did Johnny Weissmuller
make to swimming?
How can a nonswimmer help a swimmer in
trouble?
What are the five basic swimming strokes?
How do swimmers start in a backstroke
race?
What part does music play in synchronized
swimming?
What are some basic water safety rules?
Why is swimming a good exercise for
keeping fit?
What is a freestyle race?
What is survival bobbing?
Millions of people in many countries
enjoy the fun and recreation provided by swimming pools. Some pools are used
for swimming competition. This article discusses private pools.
Manufacturers produce a wide variety of
pools. Both the expense and the type of swimming activities planned should be
considered when selecting a pool. There are two main kinds of private swimming
pools, in- ground pools and above-ground
pools.
In-ground pools are pools in which the
water is below the surface of the ground. Most of these pools cost at least as
much as a new car, but they last almost indefinitely. Many in-ground pools are
made of concrete or fibreglass. Others consist of a vinyl liner in a shell of
steel, aluminium, or special wood. Many in-ground pools have diving boards.
Above-ground pools are pools in which the
water is in a metal or plastic frame above the surface of the ground. Such
pools are less expensive than in-ground pools. However, they do not last as
long. Some aboveground pools are small and shallow, and so they provide only
limited opportunities for swimming.
Any pool should have basic equipment.
Ladders are necessary for getting into and out of the pool. A filtration
system for removing impurities from the water is essential. The pool should
also have an automatic skimmer, a device that clears the
surface of waste. Useful links
Building Olympic-Size Swimming Pool
World's Deepest Pool
Inground Swimming Pool Building Process
In competitive
swimming, a good dive off the starting block is essential to winning races and
improving your times. If you watch any swimming star, such as Michael Phelps,
you will notice that they all have a great dive that gets them far out into the
pool in very little time. That of course is the goal of your dive. With some
practice, you will have a better dive in no time.
She (born 9 December 1987), also known by her married name Keri-Anne
Carry, is a South African-born British swimmer,
specialising in marathon open
water swimming, and long-distance freestyle swimming in the
pool. She is a two-time 10-kilometre open water world champion, and an Olympic
silver medallist.
Inspirational video from Keri-Anne Payne
taking us through
her swimming journey and challenges.
Keri-Anne Payne
Breathing Swimming Tips
Breathing Swimming Tips
Swimming Secret Tips
Legs - Propulsion
In this secret tip on Propulsion from the
Legs Series, learn why it is important to understand how much propulsion you
get from your legs. In this swimming technique video from http://theraceclub.com/swim-camps/ Gary Hall Sr begins the Leg series and Sabir Muhammad
demonstrates some of the dryland methods we use in our swimming training
program.
Related links:
Secret Tip - Legs Propulsion
Related links:
Secret Tip - Legs Propulsion
How to Do a Flip Turn
The flip turn is a swimming skill that
takes a bit of practice to perfect. The flip turn increases speed when swimming
laps. Get expert tips and advice in this swimming video.
Related links:
Secret Tip - How to Do a Flip Turn
Related links:
Secret Tip - How to Do a Flip Turn
Breaststroke
The breaststroke is
the one of the most popular swim strokes. The breaststroke is swum in a prone position. Both
arms move synchronously and execute short, half-circular movements underwater.
The legs also move synchronously and execute a whip kick.Related links:
Backstroke
When swimming the
backstroke, get comfortable floating on the back and then incorporate kicking
and arm strokes. Swim the backstroke with tips from a swimming instructor in
this free video swim lesson.
Howto Swim the Backstroke
Rio 2016 Olympic Games
In the news...
Joseph Schooling
SWIMMING SPROTS FOR
YOUR CHILD
THE LONG JOURNEY TO MAKE ITTD THE OLYMPICS IN SWIMMING
TEACHES MORE THAN JUST RESILIENCE, BUT ALSO THE NEED FOR A PASSION TO DRIVE
PERSEVERANCE, CONTINUOUS LEARNING AND HARD WORK; THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE
CHARACTERISTICS WE WANT IN OUR LEADERS OF TOMORROW
By Joanne Love/The Star/Saturday, 6
August, 2016
SWIMMING isn’t just another box on the
checklist of activities your child should do for safety, but it is unique in
the fact that it offers many "scientifically proven” benefits outside of
the aquatic world.
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In fact, swimming is considered to be one
of the best forms of sport your child can do.
For those with young children, thinking
about their longevity may not be high on your list of priorities, but
researchers from the University of South Carolina found that regular swimmers
lived considerably longer than all other sports, especially when it was
continued into later life. For regular swimmers, this low- impact sport has
also been shown to increase flexibility, improve circulation, and build a
stronger and healthier heart, with many now considering it to be a fountain
of youth.
The
modern world is rife with growing obesity rates in young children. Swimming
not only helps with weight control, but it also helps to create a trimmed and
toned body, making water your child’s best friend. Swimming superstars,
Michael Phelps and Emily Seebohm are just two examples of the many toned bodies
in the swimming world, because water, being 12 times denser than air, helps
tone our muscles more effectively than land-based exercises.
Whilst swimming can lead to a longer life,
it can also improve educational development. An Australian study indicated
that children under five years of age, who had weekly swimming lessons, had
better language development, literacy and numeracy skills and were more prepared
for school, than their non-swimming counterparts, regardless of socio-economic
background. Professor Robyn Jorgensen, lead researcher added: “It does appear
that children who participate in swimming are achieving a range of milestones
earlier than normal populations.” In addition, the study found that these children also scored better on measures of understanding and complying with
directions. A skill that keeps parents happy!
But it doesn’t stop there, swimming is
great for character-building and learning mindset skills that can be applied
every day and well into the future, leading to a splash-free life. If your
child is easily stressed or lurching from one crisis to the next, swimming is a
sport which increases endorphins and serotonin levels, consequently leading
to improved feelings of well-being.
But swimming goes one step further. With
its constant rhythmic action and soothing water sounds, it also aids relaxation,
regardless of the amount of effort extended. Like yoga, it has been found to have
strong "relaxation responses” and can help relieve stress and tension,
which has a growing prevalence in today’s younger society.
One of the drawcards of swimming is the
opportunity for children to learn about winning, losing and recovering from
failure in a sociably acceptable way. The long journey to make it to the
Olympics in swimming teaches more than just resilience, but also the need for a
passion to drive perseverance, continuous learning and hard work; these are
just some of the characteristics we want in our leaders of tomorrow.
Competitive
swimming is a whole other ball game, and some of the benefits include:
Developing
discipline (i.e. waking at 5am or earlier each morning)
Learning
to take care of one’s body like knowing how and what to eat to fuel themselves
Learning
to deal with disappointment, particularly when they fail to achieve a place
that they wanted, and being able to pick themselves up and work even harder.
Learning
to make and accomplish goals.
Having
the opportunity to develop lifelong friendships.
It
is through these opportunities that children develop attributes that serve them
throughout their lives and gives them the opportunity to bless the lives of
others.
What a great investment!
When we look at the swimmers standing on
the blocks at the upcoming Olympics, think about all those skills and the role
models they, had to get them there. Many people aren’t aware but when it comes
to learning appropriate character-building traits and skills, those role models
are "local.” They are the people with whom we interact and whom we are
connected to on a daily basis. Importantly, like any sport, if your child is to
improve in any of these developmental areas, the environment, the teachers/
coaches and the way the skills are taught must be of consistently high quality!
“I love to see everyone perform at their
best"
For over 30 years, Joanne Love’s coaching
methods have influenced Australia’s leading athletes, coaches and teams. Joanne
represented Australia in the 2008 Beijing Paralympics as a swim coach. She has
also coached a number of Olympic medallists and world-record holders. Joanne is
a trained psychologist and Leadership Coach. Her unique outlook draws upon
years of educational knowledge, her ability to create successful outcomes, and
her psychological training, which is now helping parents, coaches and athletes
to maximise their performancest their
best".
Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Rio 2016 Olympic Games
In the news...
Joseph Schooling
Joseph Isaac
Schooling is a Singaporean swimmer. He was the gold medalist in the 100 m
butterfly at the 2016 Olympics, attaining Singapore's first-ever Olympic gold.
His winning time of 50.39 seconds is a national, Asian, and Olympic record...
Ask Joe some questions, Phelps says after rare silver
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 13 — When your name is Michael Phelps, it’s hard to play second fiddle.
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 13 — When your name is Michael Phelps, it’s hard to play second fiddle.
Appearing before journalists after
dead-heating for the silver medal in the 100 metres butterfly on Friday, the
last individual race of his long career, the most successful Olympian of all
time was peppered with questions as gold medallist Joseph Schooling of Singapore sat alongside him.
Gracefully, the American tried to
ease out of the spotlight.
“Joe should be getting most of the
questions,” he eventually told reporters, laughing. “This kid just won a gold
medal, guys. Let’s ask him some more questions.”…
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 18 — Two
top US Olympic swimmers faced new questioning by Brazilian police today after
being removed from a US-bound plane over allegations that they may have
fabricated a report of an armed mugging.
Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz were
detained minutes before taking off from Rio de Janeiro for the United States.
The gold medal winners underwent a
first round of questioning at the airport police station, Rio police said in a
statement today.
“The passports of the two athletes
were taken and they will be questioned again on the case,” police said…
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