Swimming
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News
Singaporean doctor takes on 115km endurance swim for charity, aims to break record
Aside from the physical toll, he said time has been the biggest sacrifice. “Training equals a lot of time away…
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Asia
Airport mobs to online abuse: Who pays the price in China’s toxic sports fandom?
Compared to legacy media such as ESPN, where sports fans used to “passively” receive news of their favourite athletes, social…
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Walsh blocks out criticism of US team’s performance at world championships
“I was made aware, and it’s frustrating, but I think that personally, I am just trying to block it out…
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Singapore’s Gan Ching Hwee finishes seventh in 1,500m freestyle final at World Aquatics Champs
SINGAPORE: Singapore swimmer Gan Ching Hwee finished seventh in the women’s 1,500m freestyle final at the World Aquatics Championships on Tuesday…
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Mexico
Mexican sets record for fastest open water swim around Manhattan
Mexican open-water swimmer David Olvera has completed a swim around Manhattan Island in 5 hours, 34 minutes and 58 seconds…
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United Kingdom
Where to find Scandi wellness experiences in the UK
You can have Scandi wellness experiences and Nordic food during a more planet-friendly staycation. ADVERTISEMENT Scandinavia is renowned as a…
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News
Chinese Olympic champion Sun Yang wins in first race after 4-year doping ban
SINGAPORE: Chinese Olympic champion Sun Yang made a victorious return at a major domestic swimming meet on Sunday (Aug 25),…
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Sport
From dragon boats to ice baths: Water activities play a big role for many expats in Qatar
Water activities play a big role for many expats living in Qatar. For some, joining a dragon boat club is…
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Asia
Chinese sports official urges caution over supplements after swim doping saga
HONG KONG: A top Chinese sports official has called for caution in the management of food, drugs and nutritional supplements…
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Sport
Léon Marchand, four-time Olympic champion unfazed by new-found fame
This article was originally published in French The 22-year-old French swimmer won four gold medals and a bronze medal in the…
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