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Pop and Lock

Posted by Jayson on March 11th, 2009

Lee discusses how he went from the national to international stage with his swimming lessons and the barriers he had to overcome to be successful.

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While reading LetsRun.com the other day I stumbled upon this great article, “Thousands buoyed by ‘last race’“, which focuses on John Walker’s goal of giving every South Auckland child a chance to learn to swim. For those of who don’t know, John Walker was the 1500m Olympic Champion in 1976, the first man to break 3:50 in the mile, and the first man in history to run 100 sub-4 minute miles. In 1996, he announced that he was suffering from Parkinson’s disease.

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Malia Metella is dominating at the French Swimming Championships

Posted by Jayson on April 30th, 2008

French swimmer Malia Metella reacts after winning the 50 meter freestyle final at the French Swimming Championships in Dunkirk, northern France, Sunday, April 27, 2008. (AP Photo/Bob Edme)

French swimmer Malia Metella reacts after winning the 100 meter freestyle final at the French Swimming Championships in Dunkirk, northern France, Friday, April 25, 2008. (AP Photo/Bob Edme)

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International Swimming Hall of Fame

Posted by Jayson on April 25th, 2008

The International Swimming Hall of Fame is located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. According to their website their mission is to promote the benefits and importance of swimming as a key to fitness, good health, quality of life, and the water safety of children. We will accomplish this through operation of the International Swimming Hall of Fame, a dynamic shrine dedicated to the history, memory, and recognition of the famous swimmers, divers, water polo players, synchronized swimmers, and persons involved in life saving activities and education, throughout the world, whose lives and accomplishments will serve to inspire, educate, and be role models for all those who participate in the Hall of Fame’s experience and programs.