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The #1 New York Times–bestselling story about American Olympic triumph in Nazi Germany, the inspiration for the PBS documentary The Boys of '36, broadcast to coincide with the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 80th anniversary of the boys' gold medal race. For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths...

Three friends drove across the Navajo Reservation in northern Arizona after backcountry skiing in Colorado. They talked about their lives, and one said, “I really shouldn’t be alive today.” David Scalia’s astounding story occurred in 1982, but he had a scrapbook documenting everything he told his friends that day. It included photographs, names of doctors who cared for him, newspaper articles, and notes. A scuba equipment failure caused a devastating accident. He suffered incalculable damage to his body for more than 12 grueling hours. Days later, he was given a profound choice — ...

Pulitzer Prize, Biography, 2016. Barbarian Days is William Finnegan's memoir of an obsession, a complex enchantment. Surfing only looks like a sport. To initiates it is something else entirely: a beautiful addiction, a demanding course of study, a morally dangerous pastime, a way of life.

In this episode of the Be Fierce & Tri Podcast, Coach Jill sits down with Julie and Tony from Team No Coasting to unpack one of the most talked-about races of the season — the inaugural Little Elm 70.3. What was supposed to be a fast early-season race quickly turned into a test of adaptability, resilience, and race-day decision making. Here’s what went down: A last-minute swim cancellation just minutes before the startA time trial bike start with mixed experience levelsSustained winds of 30–40 mph (gusts up to 50 mph)A course that went from “this is fast” to “this is survival”And...

Katie Ledecky, the queen of the pool with her unmatched Olympic legacy, made waves this week with a poignant reflection on American sports unity. In a CBS News 60 Minutes segment aired March 22, she shared that sport in America shines brightest when joy, fun, and challenges unite us, drawing from her Team USA experiencesa insight that could define her post-competitive voice on national healing. No direct involvement in the just-wrapped 2026 NCAA womens swimming championships, where Virginia clinched a record sixth straight title in the 400 freestyle relay on March 25 per NCAA Championship ...

Episode Notes “Drowning Isn’t Inevitable It is Preventable.” - Dr. Colleen Saunders Dr. Colleen Saunders is a leading researcher in drowning prevention whose work is helping to reshape how we understand water safety on a global scale. Her journey into this field didn’t begin in a laboratory it began in the ocean. She spent nearly two decades as a voluntary lifeguard at Big Bay in Cape Town, where lifesaving became part of who she is. What started as a passion and a commitment to protecting others in the water would eventually evolve into a powerful research career. After completing ...

Send us Fan MailHave you ever wondered what drives a person to return to the demanding discipline of competitive swimming after a long hiatus? Join us as we welcome the incredible Kristen Gary, multiple Masters World Champion and passionate advocate for the sport, on Torpedo Swim Talk. Together, we traverse her swimming narrative, from the early splashes in summer swim leagues to the rigorous training regimen that led to her accolades. Kristen's commitment to the New York Athletic Club and her impactful work with the Trident Swim Foundation illustrate the profound effect swimming has had on ...

Embark on the ultimate maritime adventure with Navigating the Seas: A Comprehensive Guide to Boat Design and Operation. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a newcomer to the world of boating, this audiobook is your go-to resource for mastering the art of boating and deepening your connection to the water.

In dieser Folge von Tauchtalk spricht Carolin Staab mit Klaus Hierl aus Erlangen über ein Thema, das viele Menschen noch viel zu wenig auf dem Schirm haben: Tauchen mit Handicap. Gemeinsam sprechen sie darüber, wie Menschen mit körperlichen Einschränkungen oder Behinderungen sicher tauchen lernen können, welche individuellen Anpassungen dafür nötig sind und warum Tauchen gerade für viele Betroffene eine so besondere Erfahrung sein kann. Denn unter Wasser verändern sich nicht nur Bewegungsabläufe, sondern oft auch das eigene Körpergefühl, das Selbstvertrauen und die Wahrnehmung der ...

Just the boys this week as Paula rests up to be at her best for IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside this Saturday. Eric and Nick riff through a stack of listener questions in a semi–rapid-fire episode, covering everything from van life and bike tech to wetsuits, motivation, the Taco Bell 50K, and more.A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast

Die Katze der vergangenen Woche hat ein Geschwisterchen bekommen und das hört auf den Namen Deutschen Jahrgangsmeisterschaften. Die Inklusion von Staffeln hat bei genauerer Betrachtung ungeahnte und ziemlich sicher ungewollte Folgen... In der Wissenschaft der Woche widmen wir uns dieses Mal einem nicht ganz so leichten Thema - nämlich Essstörungen bei College Athlet*innen. Eine große Zahl an Athlet*innen ist davon betroffen und in dem vorgestellten Paper geht es um die Ursachen, um das Erkennen und um Prävention. Ferner schauen wir auf den Weltrekord von Cam McEvoy, Änderungen der ...

Welcome to episode 325 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast! We’ve got a great show for everyone this week! We’re going back into the vault for our Throwback Mixtape series with a conversation from 2020 with the one and only Erika Rosenbaum. Not only is she an amazing Swimrunner, she launched the “short course” Swimrun movement, and if that wasn’t enough, she literally coined the name “Swimrun” and then gave it away to help grow the sport. She’s a legend and we’re excited to re-share our conversation with her. Enjoy! ~~~ That’s it for this week’s show. If you are ...

Send us Fan MailDive into the fusion of brawn and buoyancy as we chat with Dan Daly, an accomplished Masters open water swimmer and a connoisseur of strength and swim technique. Together, we navigate the urban challenge of securing pool space amidst New York's concrete jungle and contrast it with the swimming haven of Budapest. The conversation takes a personal dip into Dan's recent aquatic achievements, including a 4,000-meter swim and the creation of a Masters team during these unprecedented times. We even take a light-hearted lap around his Movember mustache escapades and the hopeful ...

When Guirec Soudée was 21 years old, he bought a 30-foot sailboat and set out across the Atlantic, despite having only sailed a dinghy before. His only companion? His plucky pet hen, Monique. Guirec never intended to sail the world with a chicken, but after reaching the Caribbean, he and Monique made for Greenland - and emerged from the pack ice 100 days later.

Pro Triathletes Eric Lagerstrom, and Paula Findlay, team up with their friend and amateur triathlete Nick Goldston to hang out and answer questions about triathlon. https://www.thattriathlonlife.com

Diesmal sind wir ausnahmsweise in einem Hotel - einem Hotel mit Schwimmbadgeschichte. Unsere Gesprächspartnerin ist Verena Jaeschke, Leiterin des Hotels Oderberger im Berliner Stadtteil Prenzlauer Berg und als promovierte Kulturhistorikerin bestens vertraut mit der wechselvollen Vergangenheit dieses Ortes. Denn das einstige Stadtbad an der Oderberger Straße wurde bereits 1902 eröffnet, als Volksbadeanstalt mit Seifräumen und über 100 Wannen- und Brausebädern. Mittendrin ein knapp 209 Quadratmeter großes Schwimmbassin, außerdem Wohnungen für den Maschinenmeister der Badeanstalt und den...

Thomas Jansson ger ett överraskande råd till Sarah Sjöström inför comebacken på Swim Open.... 19 damer och 2 herrar på NCAA för svensk del. Vad säger det om studieintresset för grabbarna i eliten? Hur kan Student-SM utvecklas!

This week’s episode of The Weekly Freestyle dives into the creative mind of Lily Csonka, exploring how spontaneity shapes their content and why some of the best ideas come in the most unexpected moments. From filming on the fly to scrolling through TikTok for inspiration, Lily shares the reality of bringing ideas to life and the challenges of working in an environment where not everyone wants to be on camera. It is an honest look at creativity without structure, where not everything goes to plan but authenticity always wins.The conversation also uncovers the balance between shyness and self ...

After a choppy and chilly swim, Marianne Levy and Beth Morrey return to wang on about great-crested grebes, the rashness of underwater proposals and Guy Ritchie’s massive tent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 17 Ironmans, a broken ankle might not feel like a full stop, but for Jane Esahak-Gage it becomes a pivot point. After decades of pushing her body through Ironman triathlon training and racing, she gets one piece of advice that changes her path: get back in the pool. What happens next is the kind of surprise many endurance athletes secretly hope for, a return to movement that feels healing instead of punishing. Jane brings a rare perspective as a world-class long-distance triathlete who also thrives in masters swimming. We talk about her biggest triathlon highlights, how she and her ...