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Archive for September, 2010
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Speedo Launches Underwater Camera
The world’s largest-selling swimwear brand has continued its divergence away from simply producing apparel with the development of a waterproof camera. Speedo has unveiled the Aquashot camera, which will allow users to take pictures of the family splashing in the waves at the beach. The waterproof gadget can be submerged up to three metres and is shock [...] -
Libby Trickett Announces Comeback
Triple Olympic swimming champion Libby Trickett is all set to return to the pool just nine months after she announced her retirement, in the hope of representing Australia at the London 2012 Games. Announcing her comeback, the 25 year old said: “I guess it was a progression for me when I made the decision to retire. “I [...] -
Safety Fears Cause Great North Swim to be Cancelled
The Great North Swim for held in Cumbria has been forced to cancel the event after blue-green algae which could be dangerous was found in the water. The algae which can cause skin rashes and sickness was found by the Environment Agency in Windermere. The charity swim which was due to take place over the weekend had [...] -
Swimming in the River Aare
With temperatures reaching 35 degrees in the shade in the Swiss capital of Berne, there’s no wonder people living there flock to the River Aare for a refreshing swim. Being a busy city surrounded by nothing but land, one of the only ways for locals to enjoy the heat is to cool down in the River [...] -
Singapore Skyscraper Rooftop Pool
When there’s no room to build a pool outside a hotel, we know that they tend to build them on the rooftop… But this masterpiece in Singapore is definitely one worth shouting about. The Marina Bay Sands Skypark Hotel has created this magnificent infinity swimming pool. Designed by architect Moshe Safdie, this high-rise hotel has a [...]