Whether talking about it competitively or casually, swimming has always had a flurry of misconceptions that have been floating around for years. Most of these myths are purely made from misunderstandings of what the body goes through during extensive periods of submersion. There is Scientific proof that not only clears up these false claims but […]
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Swimmers get the first U.S. gold medal at Paris Olympics, Ledecky falls behind for bronze
The U.S. men’s swimming team scored the first gold for the country in the 4×100 freestyle relay last Saturday. The race was a pretty large blowout, with the Americans beating out the competition by over a second to take the gold. The Australian team, a powerhouse falling short, took home the silver. Italy finished with […]
Paris Mayor Swims in Seine River to Show It’s Safe for the Olympics
PARIS – Since 2015, Paris has known they would be hosting the swimming portion of the 2024 Olympics. In preparation for this event, they began cleaning the Seine River. The Seine River is a well-known and well-romanticized river in Paris, France. However, due to its heavy traffic and location, it’s been heavily polluted for years […]
