tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75672778657382174792024-03-14T17:43:23.379-07:00FRANCISSWIM - WATER SPORTSThe FrancisSwim Blog was created by a passionate master swimmer called Francismar Sivierofrancisswimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533025597688631039noreply@blogger.comBlogger7877125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567277865738217479.post-77380801215941935402024-03-14T17:42:00.000-07:002024-03-14T17:42:31.545-07:00Portugal will be home of ECA Ocean Racing European Championships in 2024<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnC8-Sx-gciLJeH4-X5PjmwiIyssAlT-zG4zhnYszk6X8xOEW1KgnjH2yogq98iUNKQBjsaNicftaa0f5Frq44j2_Uwm2DGyrKBp4Z3PWhzxCkrWZvtQT0tJemFSgeXIpvtSLhthG4b65mAsT6g0cyeMO1xVZl8xNlNmHfFTSIFCtfesAcbV5Jhht9fTY/s3936/Portugal%20will%20be%20home%20of%20ECA%20Ocean%20Racing%20European%20Championships%20in%202024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2624" data-original-width="3936" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnC8-Sx-gciLJeH4-X5PjmwiIyssAlT-zG4zhnYszk6X8xOEW1KgnjH2yogq98iUNKQBjsaNicftaa0f5Frq44j2_Uwm2DGyrKBp4Z3PWhzxCkrWZvtQT0tJemFSgeXIpvtSLhthG4b65mAsT6g0cyeMO1xVZl8xNlNmHfFTSIFCtfesAcbV5Jhht9fTY/w400-h266/Portugal%20will%20be%20home%20of%20ECA%20Ocean%20Racing%20European%20Championships%20in%202024.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In exactly one month the 2024 ECA
European Championships season will kick off with the opening ceremony of the
2024 ECA Ocean Racing European Championships in Portugal. Azores will host the
championships of the Old Continent between 11th and 14th April. This will be
the introduction to ocean racing year in Portugal, as this country will in
October also organise the World Championships in Madeira. Before the season
starts we talked with Vitor Felix, president of the Portuguese Canoe
Federation.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This year you are hosting the two
biggest ocean racing competitions - European and World Championships. This has
to be a big challenge?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Vitor Felix: “For sure Portugal will
be the capital of Ocean Racing in 2024! We are used to hosting major
international competitions and we like a good challenge concerning our sport.
Since 2009 we have organised several international events in every canoeing
discipline, so we have a lot of experience and together with our local partners
in Azores and Madeira, with no doubt we will organise the best European and World
championships ever.”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Your federation is considered one the
strongest and the most successful in the world of canoeing. Does this bring
even more responsibility in organising top-level events?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Vitor Felix: “In my opinion
Portuguese Canoeing nowadays has two brands, at national level we are a sport
reference due to the international results of our athletes, and at an
international level we are a reference in hosting top-level events. So these
two things give us an enormous responsibility and people are always expecting
more from us, so we always prepare the best conditions to make each event we
host a big success.”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Your championships are always very
well organised. What can we expect of the 2024 ECA Ocean Racing European
Championships?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Vitor Felix: “Azores have very good
conditions at the sea for Ocean Racing fans, our local partners have a lot of
experience organising regional and national competitions, mainly at security
level, very important in these competitions, and they are very eager to host
and welcome people from other countries to know their island. For sure these
are the main ingredients for a big event!”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Portugal organised the first ever ECA
Ocean Racing European Championships in 2014. Now, 10 years later, the best
European paddlers are returning to Portugal. How have things changed and
improved since then?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Vitor Felix: “So, we have an enormous
responsibility in European ocean racing events. Since then Ocean Racing has
increased a lot, has more participants, discipline became part of the
multisport events, such as Beach Games, therefore the European federations give
more importance and attention to this discipline. This is a discipline that can
attract easily the athletes and it is a big promotion for our sport.”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What could you say about the status of
Ocean Racing in Portugal? Is it very popular, how many people are involved with
this discipline?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Vitor Felix: “The ocean is in our
blood and makes part of our history. We have 800 kilometres of Atlantic Coast
plus the islands of Azores and Madeira, so we have very good conditions for
Ocean Racing. Our national championships usually has 4 or 5 competitions, with
about 250 participants. On 9th March, we had our first national championship in
2024, with 250 athletes in junior, senior and masters categories, and this year
we introduced the kids level, with a smaller course near the coast, and we
already have about 180 young athletes.”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">You have many places in Portugal,
this time you chose Azores to host the European Championships. How was the
decision for this location born?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Vitor Felix: “That was an easy
decision, like was the one for the Worlds in Madeira. Azores increased a lot in
canoeing in recent years, with more athletes and more regional competitions, so
we thought that it was fair to give them our highest trust to organise this
European Championships. Every young athlete in Azores starts in sport at the
ocean and it stays in his blood forever. In our opinion we will organise the
best European Championships ever.”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Not only in an organisational sense,
you probably expect a lot from this Championships in terms of great results as
well? Your athletes will be among the main candidates for medals and top
positions?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Vitor Felix: “In recent years,
Bernardo Pereira from Madeira is frequently on the podium of junior and U23
events at international competitions, so we expect that at home he will make
history in this discipline. But we also expect some good results in other
categories; in the junior category we have some athletes that can be a
surprise. It would be the cherry on the top of the cake, to have good results
and the best organisation.”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>francisswimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533025597688631039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567277865738217479.post-30475833145630381282024-03-09T12:52:00.000-08:002024-03-09T12:52:30.245-08:00Bahrain set to host the World Aquatics High Diving World Cup for the first time<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjymus0tiP6gj2Hfg3eH3qgo4i2p9sTy8cZxXOCVeQ-6iQ1wSzIQedCQYTDbDlY9kBVwm_GBV89PCvHLd64Y_Jbfka8j1ba-sIP1dFX8Is_HzNkRFPPRx6iJK4zbFi8GmHBd4vflGR_u0eoeoKK1ajLFCnaxLhCbOalS96DrLuTC0PGQPeFbYG2w_o25CA/s1600/Bahrain%20set%20to%20host%20the%20World%20Aquatics%20High%20Diving%20World%20Cup%20for%20the%20first%20time.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjymus0tiP6gj2Hfg3eH3qgo4i2p9sTy8cZxXOCVeQ-6iQ1wSzIQedCQYTDbDlY9kBVwm_GBV89PCvHLd64Y_Jbfka8j1ba-sIP1dFX8Is_HzNkRFPPRx6iJK4zbFi8GmHBd4vflGR_u0eoeoKK1ajLFCnaxLhCbOalS96DrLuTC0PGQPeFbYG2w_o25CA/w400-h266/Bahrain%20set%20to%20host%20the%20World%20Aquatics%20High%20Diving%20World%20Cup%20for%20the%20first%20time.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The competition will take place in
the Kingdom from 21 to 22 September 2024<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">World Aquatics today announced that
Bahrain will host the first stop of the highly anticipated High Diving World
Cup 2024, to take place from 21 to 22 September. It will mark the first time a
high diving competition and a World Aquatics event will have been held in the
Kingdom.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Supported by GFH Financial Group, one
of the most recognised financial groups in the Gulf region, 50 of the world’s
best male and female high divers will meet in what promises to be a great
showcase for this spectacular aquatics sport.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Bahrain offers a rich cultural
heritage and warm hospitality, all among a beautiful coastline and iconic
architecture. Plans for the event notably draw from this coastal identity. The
competition will be held in Manama, with the diving platforms rising 27 metres
high against the city’s stunning skyline. Fans and stakeholders alike are
promised an unforgettable experience at every turn.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Adding to the stakes for the
competition, it has been confirmed that the stop in Bahrain will serve as a
qualification tournament for the World Aquatics Championships - Singapore 2025.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">World Aquatics President Husain
Al-Musallam expressed his excitement over the plans for the event and also the
long-term aquatics agenda in Bahrain: “World Aquatics is thrilled to be
bringing high divers to Bahrain for the first time, building on the recent
establishment of the World Aquatics centre of excellence at the University of
Technology Bahrain. The future for aquatics sport in Bahrain looks very bright
and is clearly set to have a global impact."<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">He added; “I extend a heartfelt thank
you to the Bahrain Olympic Committee, the GFH Financial Group (GFH) and the
Bahrain Swimming Federation for their continued commitment to the development
of aquatics sports. Through their visionary initiatives, they have played a
pivotal role in promoting the growth of aquatics disciplines in the region and
fostering a culture of excellence”.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Canadian high diver, Molly Carlson
said; “I am so excited to be competing in Bahrain for the High Diving World Cup
and to have this date and place to look forward to. Each competition brings its
own unique energy and atmosphere. We always love to compete in, and experience,
new places and then share those things with our fans. With this being the first
stop in the competition this year, the anticipation will be high too!”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Aidan Heslop, British high diver who
was recently crowned men’s high dive champion said; “After the success of the
World Aquatics Championships – Doha 2024, I can’t wait to get back to that part
of the world. It’s a great place to compete in and it will be all the more
special for sharing the experience among this community of athletes that I’ve
really come to appreciate.”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">About World Aquatics:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Driven by the vision of a world
united by water for health, life and sport, World Aquatics is the international
governing body for aquatic sports. Founded in 1908, World Aquatics is an
independent organisation formed of 210 National Member Federations and five
Continental Associations.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">World Aquatics oversees six aquatic
sports – swimming, water polo, diving, artistic swimming, open water swimming
and high diving – and is recognised as the leading global authority of these
sports by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">About GFH Financial Group B.S.C.:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">GFH Financial Group is one of the
most recognised financial groups in the Gulf region. Its businesses include
Investment Management, Commercial Banking and Treasury & Proprietary
Investments, with assets and funds under management exceeding US$19 billion
dollars. The Group’s operations are principally focused across the GCC, North
Africa and India, along with strategic investment in the U.S., Europe and the
U.K. GFH is listed in Bahrain Bourse, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, Boursa
Kuwait and Dubai Financial Market. For more information, please visit
www.gfh.com.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>francisswimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533025597688631039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567277865738217479.post-60505510731946342892024-03-09T12:42:00.000-08:002024-03-09T12:42:01.955-08:00Tusindvis af frivillige uddanner sig hos SvømDanmark<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1jkJwBOBD_tOSi4TtKitRHB11dMB4_ThnHrkZ31GqlNqZql18uhI4xwbzTgXaWIV1KMOhRRyN-gaAu14RByAvnsayzilQQJqjTBJTZWW0Zvrq27QhLXKV48YCOQb8Xo0Q13e6KspWr32zbpkQerLKP7uz3bBJDzQk0BmP3iwT0aVlPoD3Z5Vgi_WFRHE/s1200/Tusindvis%20af%20frivillige%20uddanner%20sig%20hos%20Sv%C3%B8mDanmark.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1200" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1jkJwBOBD_tOSi4TtKitRHB11dMB4_ThnHrkZ31GqlNqZql18uhI4xwbzTgXaWIV1KMOhRRyN-gaAu14RByAvnsayzilQQJqjTBJTZWW0Zvrq27QhLXKV48YCOQb8Xo0Q13e6KspWr32zbpkQerLKP7uz3bBJDzQk0BmP3iwT0aVlPoD3Z5Vgi_WFRHE/w400-h210/Tusindvis%20af%20frivillige%20uddanner%20sig%20hos%20Sv%C3%B8mDanmark.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Op imod 2.000 frivillige deltog
forrige år på en af vores uddannelser, hvor vi oplevede stigende efterspørgsel
efter livredning- og førstehjælpskurser.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Af: Klaus Bach Christensen,
kommunikationskonsulent<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">3.340. Så mange gennemførte i 2023 en
af SvømDanmarks uddannelser. 1.794 af de uddannede er frivillige officials, og
de udgør næsten halvdelen (46,29 procent) af det samlede antal. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">”Engagementet fra vores frivillige er
ganske enkelt imponerende, og deres lyst til at støtte atleterne og dansk
svømmesport i almindelighed er beundringsværdigt,” siger Christina Borring, der
er teamleder for SvømDanmarks kursus- og uddannelsesafdeling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">De frivilliges store lyst til at
dygtiggøre sig og gøre karriere som official stiller, ifølge teamlederen, krav
til teamet og hende selv om løbende at evaluere uddannelsernes form og indhold
samt gøre det så let som overhovedet muligt for medlemsklubberne at finde
relevante kurser til deres officials. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Det resulterede i, at teamet - med
stor hjælp fra en række frivillige - tilbage i oktober offentliggjorde
Officialgrunduddannelsen, som gør det muligt for officials at uddanne sig inden
for rollerne som tidtager, bane-, vende- og måldommer på én gang.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">”Vi har gjort uddannelsesstrukturen
og udbuddet af kurser mere tydelig, lige som vi er i dialog med klubberne med
henblik på at planlægge kurser fremadrettet. Det virker til at have bidraget
til at fastholde de frivillige, som tager flere officialuddannelser. F.eks.
uddannede vi væsentligt flere startere, ledende tidtagere og måldommere samt
stævnesekretærer forrige år, end vi gjorde i 2022,” forklarer Christina
Borring.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Stigende interesse for livredning og
førstehjælp <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">For at sikre et Danmark, hvor alle
trygt svømmer og bevæger sig ved og i vand, samarbejder SvømDanmark med en
række aktører på livredningsområdet, og her oplevede uddannelsesafdelingen i
2023 en stigende efterspørgsel. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Uddannelsestilbud inden for
livredning og førstehjælp udgjorde i fjor 27,22 procent af de i alt 180
afholdte kurser. I 2022 gjaldt det 21,16 procent. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">”Det er tydeligt, at flere og flere
bliver opmærksomme på at få deres medarbejdere uddannet inden for området. Det
gælder både klubber, kommuner, skoler og private, som ønsker at sikre, at de
har de rette kompetencer og et internationalt certificeret bevis herpå. Det er
vi er den eneste instans i Danmark, der kan udstede, som følge af vores
medlemskab hos den internationale livredningsorganisation, ILS,” siger Hjalte
Borum, der er uddannelseskonsulent inden for livredning i SvømDanmark og
uddyber: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">“Vi oplever en stigende forespørgsel,
og vi kan samtidig se, at de livredderdommere, der er certificeret af
SvømDanmark, er særdeles aktive. Det er meget positivt, for det er alt andet
lige med til at udbrede kendskabet til livredning og førstehjælp.” <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I 2023 uddannede SvømDanmark i
samarbejde med sine certificerede livredderdommere 921 inden for livredning i
bassin og ved åbent vand, hvilket er en stigning på 17,47 procent fra forrige
år. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Årets uddannelser er i fuld gang <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Flere end 200 er allerede begyndt
eller har gennemført en af SvømDanmarks uddannelser i løbet af kalenderårets to
første måneder. Skulle du have spørgsmål til vores mange uddannelsesmuligheder,
så tøv ikke med at kontakte uddannelses- og kursusafdelingen på mail:
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begins with the 2024 World Triathlon Cup Napier, a coastal city of New
Zealand’s North Island. While New Zealand is well known for staging triathlon
races, this will be the inaugural World Triathlon Cup for Napier. The race
schedule is stacked across Saturday 24th and Sunday 25 February. Saturday will
host the 2024 Oceania Triathlon Junior Championships Napier and the 2024 World
Triathlon Cup Napier with the world’s best athletes racing in an all-important
Olympic qualification window for Paris 2024. Sunday will stage the Age-Group
races, Oceania Junior Mixed Relay and the 2024 World Triathlon Mixed Relay. The
2024 World Triathlon Cup is a sprint-distance triathlon (750m swim, 20km cycle
and 5km run) and will start along the iconic stretch of the waterfront in
Napier called Perfume Point. The 2024 event will be integrated into a Triathlon
Festival featuring the New Zealand Sprint Distance Championships. It’s time for
athletes to test out how the pre-season build has gone and show off form, as
the world’s best fire up to battle it out in a sprint-distance format, the
first World Cup race of 2024. The Elite women will race on Saturday from 4pm
local time and the men will line-up from 6pm, all watchable on the platform
TriathlonLive.tv (live and on-demand).<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Wilde favourite<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">New Zealand’s Olympic medallist and
ranked number two in the world Hayden Wilde will take centre stage and wear
number one in Saturday’s World Cup season opener in Napier, New Zealand. Wilde
is a firm favourite to not only claim victory in the first World Cup of the
season but to qualify in 2024 to represent New Zealand in the next Olympic
Games in Paris.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Young guns ready to fire<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Wilde will be joined by Portugal’s
Ricardo Batista, a sprint-distance specialist and known for his gutsy
performances right to the end. In the 2023 World Triathlon Cup in New Zealand,
staged in New Plymouth, silver and bronze medals came down to the wire in one of
the most thrilling sprint finished between Batista and New Zealand’s Tayler
Reid, where the Portuguese athlete had to settle for third place. Batista
earned the silver medal in the 2023 World Triathlon Cup Tongyeong at the end of
last season followed by 5th place in the World Cup in Miyazaki, after serving a
penalty. The Portuguese athlete will be highly motivated to sprint for a medal
in Napier this weekend. Reid will also prove fierce competition come Saturday’s
sprint-distance World Cup.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">New Zealand’s rising star Dylan
McCullough, who earned his first World Cup medal in 2023 in the World Triathlon
Cup Miyazaki, showed off fantastic form last weekend claiming the silver in the
2024 Oceania Triathlon Cup in Wanaka. McCullough is eager to line up in Napier
and produce a result which will assist his Olympic campaign to Paris in 2024.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Olympic dreams on the line<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Hungary’s Olympian Gabor Faldum is an
experienced triathlete who is motivated towards representing at another Olympic
Games this summer. Faldum secured a top 10 finish in the 2023 World Triathlon
Cup in Chengdu, proving his strength up against some of the world’s best rising
stars of the sport.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Australia’s Commonwealth Games
representative Luke Willian and rising star Brandon Copeland will be eager to test
early season form in Napier on Saturday. Both men have stated their intent to
qualify and represent Australia in the next Olympic Games in Australia. Napier
provides a strong opportunity to earn valuable Olympic points. Willian crossed
the line in 7th place in the 2023 World Triathlon Cup Chengdu and Copeland was
9th in the 2023 World Triathlon Cup in Tongyeong and 6th place in the World Cup
in Miyazaki to close the season.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The British troops ready for a
showdown<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">A strong contingent of British talent
will start the World Cup season in Napier, featuring Daniel Dixon, Samuel
Dickinson, Hugo Milner and Ben Dijkstra. Milner showed incredible talent at the
end of 2023 when he showcased the best race of his career resulting in victory
in the 2023 World Triathlon Cup Miyazaki.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">One to watch<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Spain’s Genis Grauhayden could also
be among the contenders to watch on Saturday. Grau brought home his first World
Cup gold medal in the 2022 World Triathlon Cup Huatulco and 4th place in the
2023 World Cup in Mexico, both in sprint-distance race formats. Norway’s Casper
Stornes<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Review the start list: 2024 World
Triathlon Cup Napier - Elite Men and follow the action live and on-demand over
on TriathlonLive.tv on Saturday 24th February with the men lining up at 6pm
local time.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>francisswimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533025597688631039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567277865738217479.post-11878808288229276422024-02-23T16:53:00.000-08:002024-02-23T16:53:20.567-08:00SvømDanmark Flere danske atleter er klar til VM for masters<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIuN6LS0ohBAt-oyREH1_82FWp1Cp4KtdKgCWBb0iw09se_fP2QA9YAbU_LyEJ9BohCTMv4PTlJRJ05O08gO9g4EdlDkF-yaCXo_tBYBUD4z-WKiA0RFxBthOsAkgpt0SloY309g0PJzbXs1giYkvoQJqse6TYVVVUsnbB7t0z3RF1gESfR-ZYG5aH9Sk/s1200/Sv%C3%B8mDanmark%20Flere%20danske%20atleter%20er%20klar%20til%20VM%20for%20masters.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1200" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIuN6LS0ohBAt-oyREH1_82FWp1Cp4KtdKgCWBb0iw09se_fP2QA9YAbU_LyEJ9BohCTMv4PTlJRJ05O08gO9g4EdlDkF-yaCXo_tBYBUD4z-WKiA0RFxBthOsAkgpt0SloY309g0PJzbXs1giYkvoQJqse6TYVVVUsnbB7t0z3RF1gESfR-ZYG5aH9Sk/w400-h210/Sv%C3%B8mDanmark%20Flere%20danske%20atleter%20er%20klar%20til%20VM%20for%20masters.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Verdensmesterskaberne for masters
afholdes 23. februar til 3. marts i Doha.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Af: Klaus Bach Christensen,
kommunikationskonsulent<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">VM sluttede i søndags, og traditionen
tro starter VM for masters kort tid efter. I år er ingen undtagelse, og
allerede fredag starter verdensmesterskaberne for masters.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Danmark er i alt repræsenteret med 12
atleter, der skal vise Dannebrogs rød-hvide farver frem i fire af SvømDanmarks
discipliner – nemlig udspring, kunstsvømning, åbent vand-svømning og svømning.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Få overblikket over deltagende
danskere nedenfor.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Udspring<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Charlotte Friis Billefeld,
Bornebusch, High Diving Denmark<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Jimmi Bjørn Nordquist Andersen, High
Diving Denmark<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Andrea Tino, Lyngby Udsprings Klub af
2002 (LUK 2002)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Kunstsvømning<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Kirsten Lilian Johansen, Hovedstadens
Svømmeklub<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Åbent vand-svømning<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Anders Meinert Pedersen, Vejle
Svømmeklub<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Svømning<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Christoph Karow, Hovedstadens
Svømmeklub<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Pia Thulstrup, Swim Team Taastrup<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Berit Marx Pedersen, Swim Team
Taastrup<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Inge-Lise Damberg, Swim Team Taastrup<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Elisabeth Gløy Ketelsen, Swim Team
Taastrup<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Finn Damberg (træner), Swim Team
Taastrup<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Claus Lerche Iversen, SIGMA Swim<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Marina Heller Hansen, Søllerød
Svømmeklub<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Atleter kan stille op til
konkurrencer og mesterskaber for masters i det år, atleten fylder 25 år.
Masters inddeles i aldersgrupper á fem års interval, som der konkurreres
indenfor. 25-29 år, 30-34 år, 35-39 år osv.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>francisswimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533025597688631039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567277865738217479.post-63959791174024082102024-02-23T16:49:00.000-08:002024-02-23T16:49:23.243-08:00WORLD TRIATHLON Napier welcomes strong women's field to open 2024 World Cup season<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXAo7Re7CKoZmeIFcy56DehE8AKpd9MhtvioGf7k8bU3HrHuZT7418uL_XIQ2LmAfnidVPl5syZ3goxcyOa-J0b5ExeJVsQkF64QUTyit3LDIg3BLVzJYOeqkdWCTz0nZEqWUrmsX90clKE_VqbbBtrBVyI1xq0yyWIofsGC2fBYJANDNbJaD_4644rk/s1920/WORLD%20TRIATHLON%20Napier%20welcomes%20strong%20women's%20field%20to%20open%202024%20World%20Cup%20season.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXAo7Re7CKoZmeIFcy56DehE8AKpd9MhtvioGf7k8bU3HrHuZT7418uL_XIQ2LmAfnidVPl5syZ3goxcyOa-J0b5ExeJVsQkF64QUTyit3LDIg3BLVzJYOeqkdWCTz0nZEqWUrmsX90clKE_VqbbBtrBVyI1xq0yyWIofsGC2fBYJANDNbJaD_4644rk/w400-h225/WORLD%20TRIATHLON%20Napier%20welcomes%20strong%20women's%20field%20to%20open%202024%20World%20Cup%20season.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Gina Sereno and Xinyu Lin headline
race start list in New Zealand<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">A new World Triathlon Cup season
begins with the 2024 World Triathlon Cup Napier, a coastal city of New Zealand’s
North Island. While New Zealand is well known for staging triathlon races, this
will be the inaugural World Triathlon Cup for Napier. The race schedule is
stacked across Saturday 24th and Sunday 25 February. Saturday will host the
2024 Oceania Triathlon Junior Championships Napier and the 2024 World Triathlon
Cup Napier with the world’s best athletes racing in an all-important Olympic
qualification window for Paris 2024. Sunday will stage the Age-Group races,
Oceania Junior Mixed Relay and the 2024 World Triathlon Mixed Relay. The 2024
World Triathlon Cup is a sprint-distance triathlon (750m swim, 20km cycle and
5km run) and will start along the iconic stretch of the waterfront in Napier
called Perfume Point. The 2024 event will be integrated into a Triathlon
Festival featuring the New Zealand Sprint Distance Championships. It’s time for
athletes to test out how the pre-season build has gone and show off form, as
the world’s best fire up to battle it out in a sprint-distance format, the
first World Cup race of 2024. The Elite women will race on Saturday from 4pm
local time and the men will line-up from 6pm, all watchable on the platform
TriathlonLive.tv (live and on-demand).<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The contenders<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">USA’s Gina Sereno headlines the
40-deep women’s field in the opening World Triathlon Cup race of 2024 in
Napier. Sereno claimed impressive silvers in the 2023 World Triathlon Cup Vina
del Mar in November and the 2023 Santiago Pan American Games. China’s Xinyu Lin
produced a string of fantastic results to close out the 2023 season including
silver in the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games, 4th place in the 2023 World Triathlon
Cup Chengdu, 5th place in World Triathlon Cup Miyazaki and 2nd in the 2023 Asia
Triathlon Sprint Championships Al-Khobar. Lin lines up in Napier as one of the
favourites in the sprint-distance race. Hungary’s Zsanett Kuttor-Bragmayer and
Australia’s Natalie Van Coevorden are highly experienced on the World Triathlon
Championship Series and World Triathlon Cup scene and are ready to battle it
out in Napier, with their sights fixed on qualifying in 2024 for the Olympic
Games in Paris. Napier is within the qualification period, providing a valuable
race opportunity for athletes to collect points.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Young guns to watch<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Italy’s Ilaria Zane earned the gold
medal last weekend in the 2024 Oceania Triathlon Wanaka (New Zealand) and
performed incredibly well last season claiming bronze medals in the 2023 World
Triathlon Cup Weihai and 2023 World Triathlon Cup Weihai, both
standard-distance races. Competition will be fierce in Napier with the likes of
Australia’s Sophie Linn, Spain’s Cecilia Santamaria Surroca, Great Britain’s
Olivia Mathias and Ecuador’s Elizabeth Bravo all lining up to test where form
is at the start of 2024 for the opening World Cup of the season.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Team World Triathlon<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Bermuda’s Erica Hawley is a member of
Team World Triathlon and continues to show progress each season. Hawley had a
standout 2023 season, securing her first World Triathlon Cup medal in Yeongdo,
South Korea, among other top 10 finishes. If the talented young star from
Bermuda can maintain a strong position up front, she could have a real chance
at running her way to a medal finish or her first World Cup victory. Team World
Triathlon members Maria Carolina Velasquez (COL) and Zuzana Michalivkova (CZE)
will join Hawley on the start line in Napier, eager to produce dominant
performances in a crucial Olympic year. Velasquez Soto earned silver in the
2023 Santiago Pan America Games women’s race and Michalickova came 4th in last
weekend’s 2024 Oceania Triathlon Cup Wanaka.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">A wealth of race experience<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Belgian star Valerie Barthelemy will
be another to watch on Saturday. After having to withdraw from last weekend’s
Oceania Cup in Wanaka due to illness, Barthelemy is looking to start the season
with a strong race result. Hungary’s Olympian Zsofia Kovacs delivered strong
performances at the end of last year with 8th place in the 2023 World Triathlon
Cup Chengdu and 6th place in the 2023 World Triathlon Cup Tongyeong and will
have her sights set on a top 10 finish in Napier after a strong pre-season
build.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Team New Zealand<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">New Zealand will be strongly
represented with Ainsley Thorpe, Brea Roderick, Olivia Thornbury, Eva
Goodisson, Olivia Cummings, Hannah Howell and Amara Rae.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>francisswimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533025597688631039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567277865738217479.post-13523093257701115282024-02-23T16:44:00.000-08:002024-02-23T16:44:34.693-08:00SvømDanmark Helena Rosendahl Bach vinder VM-sølv på 200m butterfly<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgODKdRXuz1f0UYJnfkaifaGclZqDRk6mCvB5aANv043RE7CsaJdTL4NWGkJfC3FwcI_6dZ4FMx4ZhhvGprWM1XU7Vk17CfUI0TF6ea1E_Vhv_57NEffCtk-OqKoOOIrtt4Vfhv_PITCjNums7NcXVVEaJ8XBSzUiwDoPG2GzQ1Dpviiphmtpsvn2TvKvE/s1200/Sv%C3%B8mDanmark%20Helena%20Rosendahl%20Bach%20vinder%20VM-s%C3%B8lv%20p%C3%A5%20200m%20butterfly.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1200" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgODKdRXuz1f0UYJnfkaifaGclZqDRk6mCvB5aANv043RE7CsaJdTL4NWGkJfC3FwcI_6dZ4FMx4ZhhvGprWM1XU7Vk17CfUI0TF6ea1E_Vhv_57NEffCtk-OqKoOOIrtt4Vfhv_PITCjNums7NcXVVEaJ8XBSzUiwDoPG2GzQ1Dpviiphmtpsvn2TvKvE/w400-h210/Sv%C3%B8mDanmark%20Helena%20Rosendahl%20Bach%20vinder%20VM-s%C3%B8lv%20p%C3%A5%20200m%20butterfly.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Landsholdssvømmerens internationale
sølvmedalje-streak fortsatte, da hun var marginalt fra VM-guldet.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Af: Klaus Bach Christensen,
kommunikationskonsulent<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Dansk idræt og dansk svømmesport er
torsdag blevet en historisk triumf rigere. I finalen på 200 meter butterfly ved
verdensmesterskaberne på langbane lykkedes det nemlig Helena Rosendahl Bach fra
Aalborg Svømmeklub at vinde sølv.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Landsholdssvømmeren var blandt de
forreste gennem hele finalen, og da den skulle afgøres, var spørgsmålet blot,
om Aalborg-svømmeren ville komme i mål som nummer et, to eller tre.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Marginalerne var dog ikke på
danskerens side, som nærmest på indslaget måtte se britiske Laura Stephens
komme i mål som den første. Dog blev det komfortabelt til sølv foran Lana Pudar
fra Bosnien-Hercegovina.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Top-3<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Lara Stephens, 2.07.35<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Helena Rosendahl Bach, 2.07.44<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Lana Pudar, 2.07.92<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Til SvømDanmark siger Helena
Rosendahl Bach:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">”Jeg er sindssygt glad for min
VM-medalje, og det virker lidt surrealistisk. Det er som om, jeg har lidt en
sølvstreak i øjeblikket. Jeg gjorde, hvad jeg kunne og var tæt på guldet, som
vil være fedt at hapse en anden gang.”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">”Det er et spændende svømmeår, og det
er godt at komme ind og få mere og mere erfaring. Så må vi se, om jeg ikke er
bedre rustet til næste gang.”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Medaljen er Helena Rosendahl Bachs
første i VM-sammenhæng, og hun bliver den blot femte dansker til at få hængt
VM-sølv om halsen. Tidligere har landsholdsprofilen taget en sølvmedalje ved EM
på langbane samt to EM-sølvmedaljer på kortbane.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Det er ligeledes cheftræner Bjørn
Sørensens første VM-medalje, mens det er den tredje Aalborg Svømmeklub kan
fejre. Tilbage i 2015 vandt Mie Ø. Nielsen fra Aalborg Svømmeklub bronze på 100
meter rygsvømning, mens Benny Nielsen vandt bronze på 200m butterfly i 1986.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">For VM-historikere<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">For at finde dansk svømmesport
seneste medalje ved et verdensmesterskab på langbane, skal vi helt tilbage til
2017, hvor Pernille Blume vandt bronze på 100 meter frisvømning i Budapest.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Vi skal endnu et mesterskab tilbage
for at finde den seneste danske VM-sølvmedalje. I 2015 svømmede Jeanette
Ottesen sig til to af slagsen i henholdsvis 50- og 100 meter butterfly ved VM i
Kazan.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Den seneste VM-guldmedalje er
Jeanette Ottesen også noteret for. I 2013 kunne hun lade sig hylde som
verdensmester på 50 meter butterfly, da hun tilbagelagde bassinets længde i
tiden 25.24 sekunder, der siden har været dansk rekord på distancen.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Historisk er dansk svømmesport nu oppe
på i alt 21 vundne medaljer ved VM på langbane, heraf fire af guld, ni af sølv
og otte af bronze. Medaljerne er gennem tiden vundet af 11 forskellige
svømmere. Flest står Lotte Friis noteret for med sine seks VM-medaljer i alt.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Mere dansk VM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Verdensmesterskaberne fortsætter i
morgen og frem til på søndag. Lørdag skal danske Julie Kepp Jensen fra A6/NTC i
aktion, når det gælder kvindernes 50 meter frisvømning.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>francisswimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533025597688631039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567277865738217479.post-38365449576616630042024-02-23T16:36:00.000-08:002024-02-23T16:36:08.614-08:00WORLD TRIATHLON Welcome to the World Triathlon 2024 Season<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7hgKvXJyhSBOrSQvRZ2M4SK4UEgTXrGCF2rT8b9fTV3raOtqpztmwBtL2loF0KvWRADD7kfj4Cy2anjhdKST7aorhnV0r27KodJQMHgBHxBLVtLDDQV921PiRGoh1BigbC6iFQY8x8A-k3YSBZCJzxnOnd5PfjQnTp3JGNTDY5_eMCv4f6hG_3vK8_xY/s1200/WORLD%20TRIATHLON%20Welcome%20to%20the%20World%20Triathlon%202024%20Season.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7hgKvXJyhSBOrSQvRZ2M4SK4UEgTXrGCF2rT8b9fTV3raOtqpztmwBtL2loF0KvWRADD7kfj4Cy2anjhdKST7aorhnV0r27KodJQMHgBHxBLVtLDDQV921PiRGoh1BigbC6iFQY8x8A-k3YSBZCJzxnOnd5PfjQnTp3JGNTDY5_eMCv4f6hG_3vK8_xY/w400-h225/WORLD%20TRIATHLON%20Welcome%20to%20the%20World%20Triathlon%202024%20Season.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Hello and welcome to 2024 on the blue
carpet! Over the next year we will be bringing you all the latest news and
views from the triathlon frontline, how and when to watch your favourite
athletes going head-to-head in the world’s biggest races, highlights and photo
galleries, all wrapped up in our new-look weekly news digest The Apex.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">That includes the crucial Olympic and
Paralympic Qualifiers, another mouthwatering World Triathlon Championship
Series, Para Triathlon World Championships, 17 World Cups, the Multisports
World Championships Townsville and Winter Triathlon World Championships
Pragelato, the all-new T100 Tour, supertri E World Triathlon Championships,
Age-Group World Championship action plus interviews, behind-the-scenes content
and articles from right across the World Triathlon family to bring you, the
fans, closer to the athletes than ever before.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Paris 2024 is almost here and the
questions are stacking up - can Kristian Blummenfelt and Flora Duffy retain
their Tokyo Olympic crowns? Will we see brand-new winners of the biggest prize
in sport? The men’s individual race takes place on 30 July, the women's on 31
July with the Mixed Relay following on 5 August, all tackling a stunning Paris
course that includes swimming the River Seine, biking the Champs Elysees and running
to glory over the city's iconic Pont Alexandre III bridge!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The second Olympic Qualification
period runs until 27 May 2024. That means ranking points will be available at
WTCS Abu Dhabi, WTCS Yokohama and WTCS Cagliari, plus the Napier (NZL), Hong
Kong (HKG), Wollongong (AUS), Chengdu (CHN), Samarkand (UZB) and Huatulco (MEX)
World Cups. The latter also features the Mixed Relay Qualification Event for
those teams yet to have qualified, where the top two will automatically secure
2 men and 2 women for Paris!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">MORE PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC NEWS:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The third appearance for triathlon at
the Paralympic Games will take place on 1 and 2 September on a modified, but
every bit as jaw-dropping, sprint-distance iteration of the Paris Olympic
course. The PTS2, PTS3 (men), PTS4 and PTS5 athletes will go out on the Sunday,
the PTVI (visually impaired) and PTWC (wheelchair) athletes race on the Monday
at 8.15am.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Paris 2024 Paralympic
qualification period ends on 1 July 2024, before which the decisive action
starts at Para Cup Abu Dhabi, then on to WTPS Devonport and WTPS Yokohama, Para
Cups in Yenisehir, Samarkand, Vigo, Taranto and Besancon then all wrapping up
with WTPS racing in Swansea and Montreal!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">MORE PARIS 2024 PARALYMPICS NEWS:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Last year’s electrifying Championship
Finals saw Dorian Coninx and Beth Potter soaring to huge wins in the best
possible style, taking the tape and the world titles on showdown day in
Pontevedra. This October, title-deciding racing will return to Spain, and the
province of Malaga, with the elites going all in along with World Championships
at U23, Junior, U23/Jr Mixed Relay, Age Group and Para Triathlon. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Leading up to that mighty showdown
will be five blockbuster Series events - three of which will include Mixed
Relay action - all packing a gruelling challenge as the best in the world go
shoulder-to-shoulder down the blue carpet once again!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>francisswimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533025597688631039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567277865738217479.post-80572964745325989442024-02-19T00:05:00.000-08:002024-02-19T00:05:23.577-08:00Paris 2024 Olympic Games Draw completed for the Men’s and Women’s Water Polo Tournaments<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqJO3QBlb5xq0GwQ3YD_wdzHW6ppFRm8qVLQ_bfh45Xxw780Ocm-wZnayR7oZbAXFWwa9yo9PFAQUnZC6UkPL2Nv5AnnBOuaLOQ37EGF3sMUgAfN25M9K-biMQafSEUP41D8LbpoHGndaHlxKEqKGkxlKUULfAgYdCGFUjFawksLIgwnkK0WCt3zpblzs/s830/Paris%202024%20Olympic%20Games%20Draw%20completed%20for%20the%20Men%E2%80%99s%20and%20Women%E2%80%99s%20Water%20Polo%20Tournaments.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="553" data-original-width="830" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqJO3QBlb5xq0GwQ3YD_wdzHW6ppFRm8qVLQ_bfh45Xxw780Ocm-wZnayR7oZbAXFWwa9yo9PFAQUnZC6UkPL2Nv5AnnBOuaLOQ37EGF3sMUgAfN25M9K-biMQafSEUP41D8LbpoHGndaHlxKEqKGkxlKUULfAgYdCGFUjFawksLIgwnkK0WCt3zpblzs/w400-h266/Paris%202024%20Olympic%20Games%20Draw%20completed%20for%20the%20Men%E2%80%99s%20and%20Women%E2%80%99s%20Water%20Polo%20Tournaments.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Following
a captivating finish to water polo at the World Aquatics Championships – Doha
2024, draws for the teams that qualified to compete in the Men’s and Women’s
Water Polo Tournaments at the Paris 2024 Olympics were held on the competition
pool deck in the Qatari capital.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">In Doha,
Croatia and the United States took home the world championship titles in the
men’s and women’s tournaments, respectively.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The USA
women head into Paris 2024 looking for their fourth-consecutive Olympic title,
while the Croatia men’s team – winners at the London 2012 Olympics – look to
improve on their fifth-place finish at the Tokyo 2020 Games. Serbia heads into
Paris as the two-time defending Olympics champions in men’s water polo.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">With the
World Aquatics Championships in the Qatari capital serving as the final pathway
to qualify for the Paris 2024 Games, the following countries will play at the
upcoming Olympics.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Men’s
Water Polo Teams | Paris 2024 Olympics (12 Teams)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Hungary<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Greece<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Croatia<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Spain<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">United
States<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Australia<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Japan<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Romania<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Serbia<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Italy<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Montenegro<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">France<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Women’s
Water Polo Teams | Paris 2024 Olympics (10 Teams)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Netherlands<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Spain<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Greece<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Australia<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Hungary<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Italy<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">United
States<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">People’s
Republic of China<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Canada<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">France<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The Paris
2024 water polo tournament will be held between 5 and 11 August. Preliminary
matches will be played at the Olympic Aquatic Centre in Saint-Denis, a
permanent venue which will provide aquatic sports opportunities long after the
Games. Later rounds, including the finals, will be held at the Paris La Défense
Arena – a major multisport arena that will be transformed into an aquatics
venue for the first time this summer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">During
the draw ceremony, World Aquatics President Husain Al-Musallam said: “Every
athlete knows that success here at the World Aquatics Championships is the
golden ticket to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics. We look forward to what
will be a global celebration of sport, with fans packing out venues and tuning
in from around the globe to witness the world’s best aquatics athletes. I am
grateful for the excellent collaboration with the Paris 2024 Organising
Committee, and I eagerly await the displays of sporting excellence on the world
stage this summer.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Also
present at the draw was Paris 2024 Sports Director Aurélie Merle.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">"The
result of this first draw for the Olympic tournament projects us more than ever
towards the Paris 2024 Games! We know what the dream of an Olympic title
represents for the athletes, and we work daily with World Aquatics to enable
them to perform in the best conditions,” Merle said, “The water polo players
now know their future opponents, and both the Centre Aquatique and Paris La
Défense Arena will be ready to welcome them in an exceptional atmosphere. We
can't wait to see this!”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>francisswimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533025597688631039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567277865738217479.post-62637390330461203012024-02-19T00:02:00.000-08:002024-02-19T00:02:09.829-08:00Memorable World Aquatics Championships – Doha 2024 close with more record-breaking performances<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDt1aVcAt14gJfkfFBPtxWb22pEi1-JZW5VDfNq69z_alYJKadnWrxBi40XtqsZSLjlAfgcUPy646tB16_HOE7jO6S3-iyHEpXIKcOM_-AcN2OqCrwQ8hwYHeUWrvH98OlJH0oBja59gchhpSk8VH5528DsHPDzyb2r2hDCHSubCmQF-DSMPYwEy7DBLc/s830/Memorable%20World%20Aquatics%20Championships%20%E2%80%93%20Doha%202024%20close%20with%20more%20record-breaking%20performances.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="553" data-original-width="830" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDt1aVcAt14gJfkfFBPtxWb22pEi1-JZW5VDfNq69z_alYJKadnWrxBi40XtqsZSLjlAfgcUPy646tB16_HOE7jO6S3-iyHEpXIKcOM_-AcN2OqCrwQ8hwYHeUWrvH98OlJH0oBja59gchhpSk8VH5528DsHPDzyb2r2hDCHSubCmQF-DSMPYwEy7DBLc/w400-h266/Memorable%20World%20Aquatics%20Championships%20%E2%80%93%20Doha%202024%20close%20with%20more%20record-breaking%20performances.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The World
Aquatics Championships – Doha 2024 closed today following 17 days of World
Record-breaking performances, dramatic finishes and penalty shootouts.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">DOHA,
Qatar – Over 2,600 athletes from 204 countries and the World Aquatics Refugee
Team competed across six sports and 75 medal events as the 21st edition of the
flagship global aquatics event took place in the Qatari capital.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The event
again showed its global appeal as over 320 hours of live broadcast coverage of
every competition session and 17 daily one-hour highlights programmes were
distributed to World Aquatics broadcast partners globally.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">World
Aquatics President Husain Al-Musallam paid tribute to the athletes, praised the
Doha 2024 event organisers and hinted at the continuation of thrilling
performances to come at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics in his closing
address.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“Doha has
been an outstanding home for our athletes and our aquatics family. Our athletes
have loved competing here, and I know that they would want me to give a very
big thank you to all the organisers.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“I also
want to praise our athletes. We have seen some familiar faces, stars of our
sports, winning medals, and we have also seen a new generation winning World
Championship medals for the first time and even setting a new World Record. We
have made history here in Doha, Qatar.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“These
are thrilling times for all fans of aquatic sport. Our athletes continue to set
new standards, and I am very excited to see what they will achieve in Paris.”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Swimmers
bookended eight days of racing with record-setting performances. On the opening
night of swimming in the Aspire Dome, nineteen-year-old Pan Zhanle lowered the
100m freestyle World Record to 46.80 as he led off the 4x100m freestyle relay
for the People’s Republic of China to gold.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Swimming
icons starred in Doha as well, with Sarah Sjostrom of Sweden completing the 50m
freestyle and 50m butterfly golden double again in Doha as she earned her
record-extending 13th and 14th individual World Championship titles.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The depth
and performance of the swimming field were further demonstrated by the 11
Continental Records set in Doha. Twenty-nine countries won swimming medals in
Doha, making for the deepest medal table in World Aquatics Championship
history. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">In
diving, China continued its dominance as the country’s divers won gold in nine
of the sport’s 13 events on offer in Doha. Athletes from 55 nations performed
over 3,100 dives during the nine-day competition as the athlete performances
helped their National Olympic Committees (NOCs) earn positions at the Paris
2024 Olympics. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Women’s
water polo saw the United States return to the top step of the podium, winning
their eighth world title overall – the USA’s fifth title in the past six
editions of the event – with a tense 8-7 victory over Hungary in the final.
Croatia secured their third world title in men's water polo, capping off their
tournament journey with a thrilling penalty shootout victory over Italy,
winning 15-13. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">In
artistic swimming, a stunning week of competition saw China earn gold in seven
of 11 events as they went on to earn the overall winner award. Doha also played
a vital role in determining the teams and duets that qualified to compete at
the Paris 2024 Olympics.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Sharon
van Rouwendaal of the Netherlands was the standout performer in open water
swimming, winning both the individual women’s 5km and 10km events. Logan
Fontaine of France won the men’s 5km individual as the Paris 2024 host nation
earned the maximum number of open water Olympic starting positions possible –
two men and two women – for the upcoming Games. In the open water Mixed 4x1500m
Relay, Australia anchor Kyle Lee stormed to a photo finish win over Italy.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Tension
was in the lofty air of high diving as Aidan Heslop of Great Britain staged a
second-day comeback to win gold from the men’s 27m tower. Meanwhile,
Australia's Rhiannan Iffland reaffirmed her dominance in women's high diving,
clinching her fourth consecutive world title from the 20m tower. Iffland’s
come-from-behind victory was sealed with a breathtaking performance on the
fourth and final dive of the championships.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">As part
of World Aquatics’ ongoing commitment to the global development of aquatic
sports, programmes for athletes, coaches and member federations were held
throughout the World Aquatics Championships. Additional athlete-focused content
included an Athletes’ Forum, World Aquatics Athletes' Committee meetings,
athlete ambassador events, and cultural exchanges. In Doha, these forums and
workshops centred on the themes of athlete mental health and well-being.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Ninety-three
World Aquatics Scholarship holders competed in Doha for the fourth time in
history, the event also saw the participation of a World Aquatics Refugee Team
comprised of Alaa Masoo and Eyad Masoud.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">During
the World Aquatics Championships Handover Ceremony between Doha and the future
2025 hosts Singapore, Doha 2024 Director Khaleel Al Jabir emphasised the power
of peaceful competition in his address before the Sunday evening swimming
session, the final event of the championships.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“Sport
has a unique and powerful role in society and the World Aquatics Championships
have exemplified this, reminding us of sports’ unifying power, especially in a
world where conflict persists. Children have been inspired by the sport they
have watched, and by the work of our Doha 2024 ambassadors visiting schools and
clubs. We are confident this will lead to increased participation in aquatics
sports in Qatar.”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>francisswimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533025597688631039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567277865738217479.post-2662844507767548942024-02-18T23:57:00.000-08:002024-02-18T23:57:51.534-08:00Swim Ireland - Wiffen Smashes Field to Claim Second World Title<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqJHUkc_8uog8Kp3clGeQ_hjjmuUl0SGEcgUQH4eDlWST-y9LkczZReIyU1OUjUTl1Fd-3xNdM-SZ0q6xnIOyNDaRwfhbL9R3-R_N80pw9ERwYp9B1tGOwNSlar2DD-hau1OCc4VhkM_9r8_DseJQA1e765aaxr6nrekgG7R9yaSakc7TqMUEgrdT8Zto/s275/Swim%20Ireland%20-%20Wiffen%20Smashes%20Field%20to%20Claim%20Second%20World%20Title.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="275" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqJHUkc_8uog8Kp3clGeQ_hjjmuUl0SGEcgUQH4eDlWST-y9LkczZReIyU1OUjUTl1Fd-3xNdM-SZ0q6xnIOyNDaRwfhbL9R3-R_N80pw9ERwYp9B1tGOwNSlar2DD-hau1OCc4VhkM_9r8_DseJQA1e765aaxr6nrekgG7R9yaSakc7TqMUEgrdT8Zto/w400-h266/Swim%20Ireland%20-%20Wiffen%20Smashes%20Field%20to%20Claim%20Second%20World%20Title.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Daniel
Wiffen has won his second World Title of the week in the 1500m Freestyle this
evening and has been named Male Swimmer of the Meet by World Aquatics on the
final day of racing at the World Championships in Doha.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Wiffen
demolished the 1500m Freestyle field, claiming the gold medal by over ten
seconds in 14:34.07, a new personal best and Irish Senior Record, breaking his
previous best of 14:34.91 from 2023. Germany’s Florian Wellbrock won silver in
14.44.61 with bronze going to France’s David Aubry in 14:44.85.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">A
delighted Wiffen spoke after the race ‘I mean that race was definitely better
for me, I pb’d (personal best), I’m so happy, because after hitting that time
in April (2023), it could have been a fluke, I went 14:35 at the under 23’s
(Dublin, August 2023) in my home town, obviously coming here, the progression
from the 400m to the 800m to the 1500m today, I’m just so happy to come away
with a pb and two world titles’.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Wiffen
swam much of the race out on his own, taking the lead at the 150m and building
up a lead of 20 metres over his opponents that was never relinquished. On his
race tactics, Wiffen said ‘I was talking about it before with my coach Andi
(Manley), and we had a little bet to see if I could pb or not, but yeah 100%,
go out a bit faster than everybody else and just be in my own lane, swim my own
race and get out ahead and really focus on what I was going to do.’<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The
22-year-old spent most of race inside world record pace; he is now the fifth
fastest swimmer ever in the event with this time and has a target on Sun Yang’s
2012 World Record of 14:31.02 ‘Yeah 100%, it’s definitely one of my goals to
try and beat that at some point, I mean I’m only 22, I have at least another
eight years, another couple of Olympics in me, I’m sure it will go at some
stage and I hope to be the person to do it’.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Mona
McSharry, competing in her third final of the week, was eighth in the 50m
Breaststroke Final in 30.96. The 23-year-old has had an outstanding week,
making finals in the 50m, 100m and 200m Breaststroke with fifth place finishes
in the 100m and 200m Olympic events.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Speaking
after the race McSharry said ‘I think, I’m a little hard on myself and I
expected a little bit more coming into this, three finals is definitely
progress and being able to move along and perform well through the rounds is
definitely something positive so, I’ll take that from it’.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Conor
Ferguson (Backstroke), Darragh Green (Breaststroke), Max McCusker (Butterfly)
and Shane Ryan (Freestyle), were seventh in the Men’s 4x100m Medley Relay in
3:35.28, just outside the 3:34.97 swam in this morning’s heats.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The
Medley Relay today was an opportunity for nations to secure their places at the
Paris Olympic Games, with the combined Top-16 times from Doha and the 2023
World Championships in Japan considered for invitations. As of this evening
Ireland sit thirteenth (Women) and fifteenth (Men) and within the quota spots
available.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Ireland
still have some work to do in the Men’s relay, with two Olympic Qualification
Times (OQT) required from the team in order to confirm the Olympic place when
the invitation arrives. Ireland have only had one previous Male relay at an
Olympic Games when the 4x200m Freestyle competed in Tokyo in 2021.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Commenting
after the Men’s Medley Final McCusker said ‘We were delighted we got the relay
in, it’s an individual sport and we’re all going for our own times that we need
as well, but getting that relay across the line was the main goal, the main
focus here. I think we’re all in good places now heading into trials as
individuals.’<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">While
they did not compete in Doha, Ireland's Women’s 4x100m Medley Relay time of
4:01.25 from the 2023 World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, is good enough for
a quota spot for Paris 2024. Ireland already has two females with Olympic
Qualification Times from that relay in Mona McSharry and Ellen Walshe. It will
be Ireland's first female relay at an Olympic Games since 1972.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Mona
McSharry, who swam the Breaststroke leg in Fukuoka said ‘That’s definitely one
of the positives of this competition was getting to finalise that spot and know
that we’re definitely going. It’s going to be a lot of fun to compete with the
girls, I think it’s the last event in Paris, so it will be nice for us all to
finish together with a relay and it shows where women’s swimming is going in
Ireland.’<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Speaking
at the conclusion of racing in Doha, Swim Ireland National Performance Director
Jon Rudd said “This brings to an end a wonderful week for Irish swimming, a
terrific team performance and some exceptional stand out moments across the
eight days. The superlatives for Daniel Wiffen’s two gold medals this week are
endless, and how he continues to inspire young Irish swimmers back at home with
these swims of this nature cannot be measured. Mona McSharry has also featured
in three finals this week, another tremendous achievement and for the Men’s
Medley relay to make the final with yet another ‘first’ for us is outstanding.
Seven finals in total for us here and another three semi-finals, with Ireland
finishing tenth on the World Medal Table. At least two of our relays can now
look forward to Olympic invites and our final Olympic Trials in May is set to
become one of the most exciting swimming events ever to take place at the
National Aquatic Centre. So, a thank you and a very well done is due to this team
of terrific athletes, their coaches, and their home programmes; they have done
us proud once again.”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The next
opportunity for Irish swimmers to qualify for the Paris Games will be at the
Irish Open Championships and Olympic Trials, which take place at the Sport
Ireland National Aquatic Centre from May 22nd – 26th.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Results
Day 8 Finals<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Women 50m
Breaststroke Mona McSharry H 30.72 (7th) SF 30.57 (6th) F 30.96 (8th)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Men 1500m
Freestyle Daniel Wiffen<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>H 14:54.29
(6th)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>F 14:34.07 (1st)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Men
4x100m Medley Relay Ireland H 3:34.97 (8th) F 3:35.28 (7th)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">(Conor
Ferguson, Darragh Greene, Max McCusker, Shane Ryan)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>francisswimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533025597688631039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567277865738217479.post-52165791928814085632024-02-17T00:55:00.000-08:002024-02-17T00:55:46.923-08:00SWISS AQUATICS L'argent pour Roman Mityukov, la 8e place pour Lisa Mamié<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgayNVU6nU90jIm1PNdGFxYvvO0I3E-Cgv7Y4LXUV64pIT9hT1bB7Mp2jBfA4cONRIL1Sjf_7x9e3kph3SsE_gXZZO-6YOJoDn3gmeC96XxH25xo7ueDa6sxhBBA_gehGN9JVeyXYM_W809_gNM8o8vM3Mv-rbKjQ0MCisdkjF66j101PKDRfu9BEqx-_o/s1500/SWISS%20AQUATICS%20L'argent%20pour%20Roman%20Mityukov,%20la%208e%20place%20pour%20Lisa%20Mami%C3%A9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgayNVU6nU90jIm1PNdGFxYvvO0I3E-Cgv7Y4LXUV64pIT9hT1bB7Mp2jBfA4cONRIL1Sjf_7x9e3kph3SsE_gXZZO-6YOJoDn3gmeC96XxH25xo7ueDa6sxhBBA_gehGN9JVeyXYM_W809_gNM8o8vM3Mv-rbKjQ0MCisdkjF66j101PKDRfu9BEqx-_o/w400-h266/SWISS%20AQUATICS%20L'argent%20pour%20Roman%20Mityukov,%20la%208e%20place%20pour%20Lisa%20Mami%C3%A9.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Une
grande soirée pour la natation suisse ! Roman Mityukov remporte une médaille
d'argent sensationnelle au 200m dos. Lisa Mamié se classe huitième en finale du
200m brasse.</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">17h49,
couloir 2 : Lisa Mamié est prête pour sa première finale de championnat du
monde. Son objectif : profiter de la course du 200m brasse et tout donner pour
descendre sous la barre des 2'23"91. Elle a tout donné, est partie en
force, mais à la fin, ses réserves d'énergie n'ont pas suffi pour améliorer son
temps de la demi-finale et obtenir son billet pour Paris. Elle a terminé la
course en 2:26.23 et s'est classée huitième. Bien qu'elle ait pu apprécier la
course, elle n'était pas du tout satisfaite de son temps, a-t-elle déclaré
après la course, un peu déçue. Elle devra maintenant analyser la course en
détail. Demain, elle participera à une autre épreuve, le 50 m brasse.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">10
minutes après Lisa Mamié, Roman Mityukov a pris le départ, également au couloir
2. Pour lui, il s'agissait de tout donner sur le 200 m dos pour pouvoir se
mêler à la lutte pour les médailles. Après avoir remporté la médaille de bronze
aux derniers championnats du monde de Fukuoka et ses performances convaincantes
des derniers jours, le jeune homme pouvait légitimement rêver d'une nouvelle
médaille de championnat du monde. Comme à son habitude, il a pris un départ
parfait en finale et a immédiatement mené la course. Il a mené la course
presque au bout, mais malheureusement l'Espagnol Hugo Gonzalez a réussi à le
rattraper sur le fil et à arracher la victoire à Mityukov. Il n'a manqué que
0,1 seconde à l'ambitieux Genevois pour remporter le titre mondial. Roman
Mityukov s'est assuré la médaille d'argent avec un temps de 1:55.40. Malgré
cette performance exceptionnelle, il est sorti du bassin de l'Aspire Dome un
peu déçu après la course. Ce dixième de seconde lui a fait mal. Il a peut-être
abordé les deuxièmes cinquante mètres un peu trop rapidement, a-t-il supposé
après sa belle performance. Il est content de lui, mais pas totalement heureux.
Cela montre à quel point ce jeune athlète exceptionnel est dur avec lui-même et
combien il a d'ambitions pour sa passion. Dans l'interview qu'il a accordée à
World Aquatics juste après la course, il a déclaré avec calme qu'on verrait
bien ce qui se passerait aux Jeux olympiques. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Le
programme de demain est le suivant :<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Heats,
7:30 Uhr <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">50m
brasse avec Lisa Mamié<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Semi-/Finals,
17 Uhr<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">50m
brasse avec Lisa Mamié (SF, si qualifié)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">photo by
wade j. brennan<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>francisswimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533025597688631039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567277865738217479.post-58101452464492999872024-02-17T00:52:00.000-08:002024-02-17T00:52:16.975-08:00SWISS AQUATICS Silber für Roman Mityukov, Platz 8 für Lisa Mamié <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDgLA6RiWDilMXmQkIPeyrWAqY_R8IxMqxGq-i0LAAXHSbdjkgUmfN_CHMwo5e9aklnnRxtw3w0RcACgmCxz4R8vHckPWOfbCYk8zT-0VLEs_KIcDY96vf3Na4wkXAQ5oHqjp51H4ssHwZGyEZZ6kUtGTv0-tcuYN0lRauVXhDvzgJWd2kxHl8Q0b0mRQ/s1500/SWISS%20AQUATICS%20Silber%20f%C3%BCr%20Roman%20Mityukov,%20Platz%208%20f%C3%BCr%20Lisa%20Mami%C3%A9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDgLA6RiWDilMXmQkIPeyrWAqY_R8IxMqxGq-i0LAAXHSbdjkgUmfN_CHMwo5e9aklnnRxtw3w0RcACgmCxz4R8vHckPWOfbCYk8zT-0VLEs_KIcDY96vf3Na4wkXAQ5oHqjp51H4ssHwZGyEZZ6kUtGTv0-tcuYN0lRauVXhDvzgJWd2kxHl8Q0b0mRQ/w400-h266/SWISS%20AQUATICS%20Silber%20f%C3%BCr%20Roman%20Mityukov,%20Platz%208%20f%C3%BCr%20Lisa%20Mami%C3%A9.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Ein
toller Abend für den Schweizer Schwimmsport! Roman Mityukov holt sensationell
Silber über 200m Rücken. Lisa Mamié wird im Final über 200m Brust Achte. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">17:49
Uhr, Bahn 2: Lisa Mamié ist bereit für ihren ersten WM-Final. Ihr Ziel: Das
Rennen über 200m Brust geniessen und alles geben, um die 2:23.91 zu
unterbieten. Sie gab alles, startete stark, doch am Ende reichten ihre
Energiereserven nicht mehr, um ihre Zeit aus dem Halbfinal zu verbessern und
das Ticket für Paris zu sichern. Sie beendete das Rennen nach 2:26.23 und wurde
Achte. Sie habe das Rennen zwar geniessen können, doch mit der Zeit sei sie
überhaupt nicht zufrieden, erklärte sie nach dem Rennen etwas enttäuscht. Sie
werde nun das Rennen nochmals genau analysieren müssen. Morgen wird sie über
die 50m Brust einen weiteren Einsatz haben. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">10
Minuten nach Lisa Mamié stand Roman Mityukov, ebenfalls auf Bahn 2, am Start.
Für ihn hiess es über die 200m Rücken alles zu geben, um im Kampf um die
Medaillen mitreden zu können. Nach dem Gewinn der Bronzemedaille bei der
letzten WM in Fukuoka und seinen überzeugenden Leistungen der letzten Tage,
durfte der junge zurecht von einer weitern WM-Medaille träumen. Er startete wie
gewohnt mit einem perfekten Start in den WM-Final und führte das Rennen
sogleich an. Diese Führung behielt er bis kurz vor Schluss, doch leider
schaffte es der Spanier Hugo Gonzalez ihn noch abzufangen und Mityukov mit dem
Anschlag den Sieg zu entreissen. Lediglich 0.1s fehlten dem ambitionierten
Genfer schliesslich zum WM-Titel. Roman Mityukov sicherte sich mit seiner Zeit
von 1:55.40 die Silbermedaille. Trotz dieser herausragenden Leistung stieg er
nach dem Rennen etwas enttäuscht aus dem Becken im Aspire Dome. Diese
Zehntelsekunde schmerzte merklich. Er sei möglicherweise die zweiten fünfzig
Meter etwas zu schnell angegangen, mutmasste er<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>gleich im Anschluss an das Rennen. Er sei zwar zufrieden mit sich, aber
nicht vollends glücklich. Dies zeigt, wie hart der junge Ausnahmeathlet mit
sich selbst ins Gericht geht und mit wie vielen Ambitionen er seine
Leidenschaft ausübt. Seine Erfolge geben ihm recht. Im Interview mit World
Aquatics direkt nach dem Rennen meinte er cool, dass man sehen werde, was an
den Olympischen Spiele passieren werde.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Das
morgige Programm sieht wie folgt aus:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Heats,
7:30 Uhr <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">50m Brust
mit Lisa Mamié<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Semi-/Finals,
17 Uhr<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">50m Brust
mit Lisa Mamié (SF, falls qualifiziert)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Roman
Mityukov (Foto: Patrick B. Krämer)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>francisswimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533025597688631039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567277865738217479.post-6662329724733177882024-02-17T00:48:00.000-08:002024-02-17T00:48:35.175-08:00WATER POLO USA Women Defeat Hungary 8-7 In Doha To Claim Eighth World Championship Title<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRufiF9bDE95JaBrhvBys2inbPwyJqYUiTkMQ3hCTqMR4XfIFzdswDMq_tEjMSZGiLIFvhdeUjDr3MnRODtyjbgLfbLQAnXbemNNoG9SxbpN5Ty_3jYd8189Pdi_C7iT5a9aMZpbi_UHteSbgAkGyCZXarSaDde4pPXe6rNfyEnDFsGRUlh8cXLwRA_TM/s1500/WATER%20POLO%20USA%20Women%20Defeat%20Hungary%208-7%20In%20Doha%20To%20Claim%20Eighth%20World%20Championship%20Title.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRufiF9bDE95JaBrhvBys2inbPwyJqYUiTkMQ3hCTqMR4XfIFzdswDMq_tEjMSZGiLIFvhdeUjDr3MnRODtyjbgLfbLQAnXbemNNoG9SxbpN5Ty_3jYd8189Pdi_C7iT5a9aMZpbi_UHteSbgAkGyCZXarSaDde4pPXe6rNfyEnDFsGRUlh8cXLwRA_TM/w320-h400/WATER%20POLO%20USA%20Women%20Defeat%20Hungary%208-7%20In%20Doha%20To%20Claim%20Eighth%20World%20Championship%20Title.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Doha,
Qatar - February 16 - The USA Women's National Team claimed GOLD at the 2024
World Aquatics World Championships with a 8-7 win over Hungary. Rachel Fattal
led the scoring with three goals while Maggie Steffens added two in the win.
Ashleigh Johnson had a total of 12 saves for Team USA and was named top
goalkeeper of the tourney. The victory marks the eighth world championship
title in program history, by far the most of any program in the world in men's
or women's water polo. It joins Team USA titles in 2003, 2007, 2009, 2015,
2017, 2019 and 2022.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">In the
first quarter, Steffens, Jordan Raney and Fattal each scored unanswered goals
in the opening six minutes of play. Hungary added two late goals to make the
score 3-2 at the end of the first quarter. Fattal opened the scoring in the
second quarter but Hungary was quick to respond, keeping the score close, 4-3.
Maddie Musselman would score with 5:26 left to go in the half, then Hungary
would close out the first half with one additional goal to make it 5-4 in favor
of Team USA at halftime.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The third
quarter proved to be a highly defensive affair as Team USA did not get any
goals and Hungary earned one to tie the game at five. Veterans Steffens and
Fattal each scored goals to make the score 7-5 with 4:37 left in the game.
Hungary attempted to get on the scoreboard again, but Johnson was there for one
of her 12 stops on the day. In the waning moments, Ryann Neushul would score
the final goal of the game earning Team USA the gold medal. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">With the
win, Maggie Steffens, Rachel Fattal and Maddie Musselman all earned their fifth
World Championship title. It also marks the first senior World Championship
titles in the careers of Emily Ausmus, Jenna Flynn, Jewel Roemer and Jovana
Sekulic. Head Coach Adam Krikorian has now led Team USA to six World
Championship crowns. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The
United States went 3/10 on power plays while Hungary was 2/6 on power plays and
neither team attempted a penalty. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Scoring -
Scoresheet <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">USA 8 (3,
2, 0, 3) R. Fattal 3, M. Steffens 2, M. Musselman 1, R. Neushul 1, J. Raney 1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">HUN 7 (2,
2, 1, 2) K. Garda 2, R. Keszthelyi 2, K. Farago 1, G. Gurisatti 1, R. Parkes 1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Saves -
USA - A. Johnson 12 - HUN - A. Magyari 1, B. Neszmely 4<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">6x5 - USA
- 3/10 - HUN 2/6<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Penalties
- USA - 0/0 - HUN - 0/0<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>francisswimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533025597688631039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567277865738217479.post-88918022891684071532024-02-17T00:44:00.000-08:002024-02-17T00:44:52.318-08:00SWISS AQUATICS Invitation à l'arrivée du vice-champion du monde Roman Mityukov<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD5mtedfjO9zpfx4DdpUKAS8rgQs0pi8x2-dGt5FwJy2AXbsMzSWTTQn1vnd5eK9tJ4Pkj3Exnxrl-ayP4qYfPbZ-nEFci1AY44r6dWZdn3qquylJEmXqo0hI-j7pDFK49g-9_3jWLUGBcp-nug3STdSbA_RCsTM3eZIQ9iIZaSPA-FTESq42EwFvwKlE/s1500/SWISS%20AQUATICS%20Invitation%20%C3%A0%20l'arriv%C3%A9e%20du%20vice-champion%20du%20monde%20Roman%20Mityukov.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD5mtedfjO9zpfx4DdpUKAS8rgQs0pi8x2-dGt5FwJy2AXbsMzSWTTQn1vnd5eK9tJ4Pkj3Exnxrl-ayP4qYfPbZ-nEFci1AY44r6dWZdn3qquylJEmXqo0hI-j7pDFK49g-9_3jWLUGBcp-nug3STdSbA_RCsTM3eZIQ9iIZaSPA-FTESq42EwFvwKlE/w400-h266/SWISS%20AQUATICS%20Invitation%20%C3%A0%20l'arriv%C3%A9e%20du%20vice-champion%20du%20monde%20Roman%20Mityukov.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">photo by
wade j. brennan<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Aujourd'hui,
à 13h35, le médaillé d'argent des championnats du monde arrive à l'aéroport de
Genève.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Roman
Mityukov, qui a remporté hier la sensationnelle médaille d'argent aux
Championnats du monde de Doha, rentre aujourd'hui en Suisse. Il arrivera à
Genève à 13h35. Vous êtes cordialement invités à l'aéroport de Genève. Roman se
tiendra à votre disposition pour des interviews. Nous vous prions de vous
inscrire jusqu'au 17.02.2024 à 12h00 sous <a href="mailto:tanja.moos@swiss-aqautics.ch">tanja.moos@swiss-aqautics.ch</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>francisswimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533025597688631039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567277865738217479.post-89608889842418947272024-02-17T00:40:00.000-08:002024-02-17T00:40:45.393-08:00SWIM IRELAND McSharry Fifth in World 200m Breaststroke Final<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifY8ZiomFGuQLwLpdh1LyipXYqYL99QVTSoO_QoWVoNU0Kw_BJsCNCKCL_5iHsXodd1bogQlV4I5Ii8ZP8jbJgdDwUfiGHNO8lrYY0dD4G624EhosblYgXg1ajgg_vuIoB5qq0ibtpEdHhMgf0WsvFJ0FLy7wHKt07g6XI9A6KpdHILmPB5b-_axhii0Q/s298/SWIM%20IRELAND%20McSharry%20Fifth%20in%20World%20200m%20Breaststroke%20Final.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="298" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifY8ZiomFGuQLwLpdh1LyipXYqYL99QVTSoO_QoWVoNU0Kw_BJsCNCKCL_5iHsXodd1bogQlV4I5Ii8ZP8jbJgdDwUfiGHNO8lrYY0dD4G624EhosblYgXg1ajgg_vuIoB5qq0ibtpEdHhMgf0WsvFJ0FLy7wHKt07g6XI9A6KpdHILmPB5b-_axhii0Q/w400-h227/SWIM%20IRELAND%20McSharry%20Fifth%20in%20World%20200m%20Breaststroke%20Final.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Ireland’s
Mona McSharry has finished in fifth place in the 200m Breaststroke Final at the
World Aquatics Championships in Doha, adding to a fifth-place finish in her
main event, the 100m Breaststroke, on Tuesday.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">McSharry
had advanced from Thursday’s semi-final ranked seventh in 2:25.13. The Sligo
woman improved that time in this evening’s final, clocking 2:24.89, her third
fastest time ever in the event.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Speaking
after the Final McSharry said ‘It’s gone really well, this is the first time
it’s really starting to click, not the time I wanted, but I think I’m racing it
properly now and kind of figuring out the right way to do it and I guess it’s
just practice’.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">McSharry
returns to the pool on Saturday morning for the heats of the 50m Breaststroke,
the Irish Record holder in the event in 30.29 said ‘I think it will be fun,
it’s definitely going to be a tough turnaround to go straight back into it
tomorrow morning but it’s nice to finish on a 50m, one length, just splash and
dash’.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Also, in
action tomorrow, 800m Freestyle World Champion Daniel Wiffen returns to the
pool for the heats of the 1500m Freestyle. Wiffen enters the preliminary round
as the fourth fastest qualifier, the top eight will progress to Sunday
evening’s Final. Erin Riordan closes out her Championship with the 50m
Freestyle.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Earlier
today Max McCusker set a new Irish Record in the 100m Butterfly, while Maria
Godden (17th) and Tom Fannon (24th) just missed out on semi-finals in the 200m
Backstroke and 50m Freestyle respectively.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Daily
reports will issue from Doha.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Results
Day 6 Heats<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Men 100m
Butterfly<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Max McCusker H 52.52 (=16th)
=ISR SO 52.31 (2nd) ISR<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Women
200m Backstroke Maria Godden H 2:13.30 (17th)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Men 50m
Freestyle Tom Fannon<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>H 22.23 (24th)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Women
200m Breaststroke Mona McSharry H 2:24.82 (2nd) SF 2:25.13 (7th) F 2:24.89
(5th)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Schedule
– Day 7 Heats<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Women 50m
Freestyle Erin Riordan<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Women 50m
Breaststroke Mona McSharry<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Men 1500m
Freestyle Daniel Wiffen<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>francisswimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533025597688631039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567277865738217479.post-67433252495031385772024-02-17T00:35:00.000-08:002024-02-17T00:35:15.612-08:00SWISS AQUATICS Einladung zur Ankunft von Vizeweltmeister Roman Mityukov<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcT9IKovbTTW2P5y7F8gRLdxEbGsEQOdVOHthSVVqakM_YaeQja1MdzMGgi28LJMe4GeA5WuGrdNBl76K5v3PRvCxIGFi1WA82EH7dzY3Zgpx3DpZsovw4RsrIHRP2yj8YOxTOKpNwSdFsrDG02oziFcgLwQrEDzMemwadYUJaoXorXc8ujWDakosp9Tw/s1500/SWISS%20AQUATICS%20Einladung%20zur%20Ankunft%20von%20Vizeweltmeister%20Roman%20Mityukov.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcT9IKovbTTW2P5y7F8gRLdxEbGsEQOdVOHthSVVqakM_YaeQja1MdzMGgi28LJMe4GeA5WuGrdNBl76K5v3PRvCxIGFi1WA82EH7dzY3Zgpx3DpZsovw4RsrIHRP2yj8YOxTOKpNwSdFsrDG02oziFcgLwQrEDzMemwadYUJaoXorXc8ujWDakosp9Tw/w266-h400/SWISS%20AQUATICS%20Einladung%20zur%20Ankunft%20von%20Vizeweltmeister%20Roman%20Mityukov.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">photo by
patrick b. krämer<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Heute um
13.35 Uhr landet der WM-Silbermedaillengewinner am Flughafen Genf. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Roman
Mityukov, der gestern an den Weltmeisterschaften in Doha sensationell zu Silber
geschwommen ist, kehrt bereits heute in die Schweiz zurück. Er landet um 13.35
Uhr in Genf. Sie sind zu diesem Empfang am Flughafen Genf herzlich eingeladen.
Roman wird Ihnen für Interviews zur Verfügung stehen. Wir bitten Sie um
Anmeldung bis am 17.02.2024 um 12:00 Uhr unter <a href="mailto:tanja.moos@swiss-aqautics.ch">tanja.moos@swiss-aqautics.ch</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>francisswimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533025597688631039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567277865738217479.post-79956950823758183872024-02-16T04:29:00.000-08:002024-02-16T04:29:14.628-08:00361° and World Aquatics Unite in Exciting Collaboration<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg07OTbLHgM3qkk8FixuYb-Tdxngg8zKL50PhRmtvvcoIeitBsItU4DaHcGa-1PrNZgVXL7lBFgwU4eQn5VkfU1Dh_JtXj5zKfLvcOILAIoREAkwo76wp1TKIWpHbDm3K8UorQw7YSbNREDr4MKae0KiFTC-jCmdEYTN4mIIhFmHdIIQCGMcA6y25hQmvU/s1660/361%C2%B0%20and%20World%20Aquatics%20Unite%20in%20Exciting%20Collaboration.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1107" data-original-width="1660" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg07OTbLHgM3qkk8FixuYb-Tdxngg8zKL50PhRmtvvcoIeitBsItU4DaHcGa-1PrNZgVXL7lBFgwU4eQn5VkfU1Dh_JtXj5zKfLvcOILAIoREAkwo76wp1TKIWpHbDm3K8UorQw7YSbNREDr4MKae0KiFTC-jCmdEYTN4mIIhFmHdIIQCGMcA6y25hQmvU/w400-h266/361%C2%B0%20and%20World%20Aquatics%20Unite%20in%20Exciting%20Collaboration.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">World Aquatics is pleased to announce
that 361° has been selected as the Official World Aquatics Championships
Sportswear for Doha 2024 and Singapore 2025, and for the World Aquatics Masters
Championships in Doha and Singapore.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Through careful collaboration and a
shared vision, World Aquatics has brokered this partnership that represents a
significant union between sport and style, offering a wide selection of
innovative clothing for upcoming competitions. The collaboration will help to
enhance the overall Championship experience for stakeholders and fans alike. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">As the World Aquatics Official
Sportswear Supplier, 361° will provide sportswear including clothing, shoes and
accessories for World Aquatics staff, technical officials, the Local Organising
Committee and volunteers. Already in Doha, the sportswear supplied by 361° has
allied comfort and style for the wearers with visual appeal for the athletes
and fans seeing it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The design of the 361° clothing
carefully integrates the theme of “water”: articulating a balance of softness
and power, creating a dynamic and graceful aesthetic. Meticulously crafted with
breathability and antibacterial properties, the designs prioritise comfort.
Further, the ergonomics of the designs enable fluid movement, enhanced by
innovative printing technology that creates a soft and light feel. The
collection harmoniously embodies both tradition and innovation, togetherness
and integration, vitality, and the spirit of competition. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">As part of this collaboration, the
361° logo will also feature on the World Aquatics website, alongside our
existing commercial partners. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">World Aquatics President, Husain
Al-Musallam, commented on the partnership, saying, “361° sportswear excellently
marries functionality and style, representing a true celebration of athleticism
and innovation. It has been a pleasure to wear. With this latest addition to
our partnership, we are proud to expand our global reach and continue
supporting the development and modernisation of aquatics.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">361°’s Managing Director, Zheng
Yexin, stated; “We are thrilled to become the World Aquatics Official
Sportswear Supplier for a number of their upcoming Championships. The 2024 Doha
World Aquatics Championships are a fantastic starting point in our
collaboration, where we are providing innovative, carefully designed and
high-quality equipment for the event. We look forward to working closely with
World Aquatics to help carve a new chapter for the development of aquatic
sports across the world.” <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">About World Aquatics<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Driven by the vision of a world
united by water for health, life and sport, World Aquatics is the international
governing body for aquatic sports. Founded in 1908, World Aquatics is an
independent organisation formed of 210 National Federations and five
Continental Organisations. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">World Aquatics oversees six aquatic
sports – swimming, water polo, diving, artistic swimming, open water swimming
and high diving – and is recognised as the leading global authority of these
sports by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">About 361° <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">361° was founded in 2003 and is one
of China's leading comprehensive sporting goods enterprises. The brand spirit
of “One Degree Beyond” resonates with consumers across the world. The core gene
of 361° is “professional, young and international”, which has industry coverage
capabilities including product research, manufacturing, channel retail and
marketing, 361° works to provide high-value, multi-category sports products.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">361° has many years of experience in
servicing large-scale international events. 361° was not only the first Chinese
sports brand to sponsor the Olympic Games, including the 2016 Rio Olympic Games
and Paralympic Games, but has also become the official partner of four
consecutive Asian Games, from the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games to the 2022
Hangzhou Asian Games, demonstrating China's strength in world sports<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>francisswimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533025597688631039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567277865738217479.post-55695674162031034642024-02-16T04:21:00.000-08:002024-02-16T04:21:29.040-08:00Swiss Aquatics Lisa Mamié et Roman Mityukov se qualifient pour les finales de demain<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMUH9YwELef53tmPRj33VNzDqnUJzw1VV0Mu6Up0SENg3-aOBmvHpp6KrhOfjnz5K5YrI1SJTTfZzCErAHuKcJAV3mCvEEgX-WTjWXOW457GwZs0_V4sH5ZsEqZ1TjNoLUjSgwlafvxJnC3vT_lC2H35tAqm_9Cb1LSjS7tHuTN-ojO4Y4oDR0SqjQgMg/s1500/Swiss%20Aquatics%20Lisa%20Mami%C3%A9%20et%20Roman%20Mityukov%20se%20qualifient%20pour%20les%20finales%20de%20demain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMUH9YwELef53tmPRj33VNzDqnUJzw1VV0Mu6Up0SENg3-aOBmvHpp6KrhOfjnz5K5YrI1SJTTfZzCErAHuKcJAV3mCvEEgX-WTjWXOW457GwZs0_V4sH5ZsEqZ1TjNoLUjSgwlafvxJnC3vT_lC2H35tAqm_9Cb1LSjS7tHuTN-ojO4Y4oDR0SqjQgMg/w400-h266/Swiss%20Aquatics%20Lisa%20Mami%C3%A9%20et%20Roman%20Mityukov%20se%20qualifient%20pour%20les%20finales%20de%20demain.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">photo by wade j. brennan<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Les athlètes de Swiss Aquatics seront
en lice en finale sur 200 m brasse et 200 m dos.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">AA 18h26, Lisa Mamié se tenait sur le
plot de départ du couloir 7. Son objectif déclaré pour ces championnats du
monde était d'obtenir une qualification olympique. Concrètement, cela
signifiait qu'elle ne devait pas mettre plus de 2:23.91 pour terminer son 200m
brasse. Elle n'a pas réussi à battre ce temps, mais le 2:24.62 qu'elle a
réalisé était le cinquième temps le plus rapide de toutes les participantes.
Elle s'est donc qualifiée sans problème pour la finale et a atteint un deuxième
objectif, sa première finale aux championnats du monde. Elle a maintenant une
nouvelle chance de passer sous la limite de qualification. Elle s'est dite très
satisfaite après la course. Elle est super contente de sa première finale de
championnat du monde, même si elle n'a pas réussi à atteindre la limite. Pour
la première fois, elle a eu de bonnes sensations dans l'eau. Demain, elle
attaquera à nouveau à fond. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Juste après la course de Mamié, c'est
Roman Mityukov qui rentrait en lice. Il a réalisé une course contrôlée sans
atteindre ses limites. Son temps de 1:58.03 lors des éliminatoires, qu'il a
terminé quatrième au classement général, n'était donc pas un indicateur de ses
capacités. Le soir, il n'a pas non plus voulu dévoiler toutes ses compétences.
Il a pu bien contrôler la course, mais n'a pas encore dû se donner à 100%. Il s'est
néanmoins qualifié sans problème pour la finale en terminant cinquième avec un
temps de 1:56.72. Il s'agit maintenant, comme après chaque course, d'analyser
sa performance et de bien récupérer pour pouvoir se battre demain soir pour sa
deuxième médaille aux championnats du monde. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">La finale du 200m brasse avec Lisa
Mamié aura lieu demain soir à 17h49. Roman Mityukov se battra ensuite pour les
médailles à 17h59.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>francisswimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533025597688631039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567277865738217479.post-32375868142237300062024-02-16T04:02:00.000-08:002024-02-16T04:02:35.134-08:00WATER POLO USA Women Advance To Play For Gold At World Championships; USA Men Down Australia<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSf1CqQKNpichyphenhyphenNrcEE7U9BUZ-RrKKWYQXt8U6mE2sPjZj1xhF1JGSfItNA-fC5FFDC-uMHpyhg6Zlxs5OZHSEORSIi-8SFo_QqCTbYn0jQ5k1Chk1wU9uGghMSQKpK_H6qi0wiNSR9FfqK_idkSxdiLVOev8e5_XZCRGV90ezsJWQsjJ2cA9u6Wp-FYE/s275/WATER%20POLO%20USA%20Women%20Advance%20To%20Play%20For%20Gold%20At%20World%20Championships;%20USA%20Men%20Down%20Australia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="275" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSf1CqQKNpichyphenhyphenNrcEE7U9BUZ-RrKKWYQXt8U6mE2sPjZj1xhF1JGSfItNA-fC5FFDC-uMHpyhg6Zlxs5OZHSEORSIi-8SFo_QqCTbYn0jQ5k1Chk1wU9uGghMSQKpK_H6qi0wiNSR9FfqK_idkSxdiLVOev8e5_XZCRGV90ezsJWQsjJ2cA9u6Wp-FYE/w400-h266/WATER%20POLO%20USA%20Women%20Advance%20To%20Play%20For%20Gold%20At%20World%20Championships;%20USA%20Men%20Down%20Australia.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Doha, Qatar - February 14 - The USA
Women's National Team advanced to the gold medal match of the 2024 World
Aquatics World Championships with an 11-9 win over Spain. Jenna Flynn put three
goals in net for Team USA while Maddie Musselman, Ryann Neushul and Jewel
Roemer added two in the win. Ashleigh Johnson had a total of 11 saves for Team
USA. The Women's National Team will play for gold against Hungary on Friday at
9:30am et/6:30am pt. Live streaming is available via Peacock by clicking here
(subscription required) with live stats from Total Water Polo by clicking here.
Omega Timing provides official post game stats, access their results by
clicking here.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Team USA dominated early with goals
from Musselman, Flynn and Neushul, then Spain responded with one goal to close
out the first quarter of play. Spain opened the second with two goals then tied
the game at four with 3:41 left in the first half. Flynn earned a hat trick and
gave Team USA the lead 6-4 at the break. In the third, Rachel Fattal and Roemer
added goals to the board, then Spain converted twice to cut the deficit down by
two to make it 8-6. After another Spanish goal, Tara Prentice got on the board
for USA's tenth goal of the contest. With 6:36 left in the game, Musselman
scored again for the 11th goal and Spain quickly responded to make it 11-8.
Despite a late Spanish goal, Team USA held on to the lead and took the win,
11-9. The Women's National team will meet Hungary in the gold medal game on
Friday, February 16th at 9:30am et/6:30am pt. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The United States went 7/14 on power
plays and 0/1 on penalties while Spain was 4/12 on power plays and did not
attempt a penalty. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Scoring - Scoresheet <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">USA 10 (3, 3, 4, 1) J. Flynn 3, M.
Musselman 2, R. Neushul 2, J. Roemer 2, R. Fattal 1, T. Prentice 1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">ESP 9 (1, 3, 3, 2) E. Barril 3, I.
Coelho 3, P. Crespi Barriga 1, P. Pena 1, N. Perez 1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Saves - USA - A. Johnson 11, ESP - L.
Ramos 6<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">6x5 - USA - 7/14 - ESP- 4/12<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Penalties - USA - 0/1 - ESP - 0/0<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">USA Men 16 Australia 10 (9-12
semifinals)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Doha, Qatar - February 9 - The USA
Men's National Team defeated Australia 16-10 today at the 2024 World Aquatics
World Championships. Alex Bowen and Dylan Woodhead scored three goals a piece
for the United States while Hannes Daube and Marko Vavic each scored twice.
Team USA's final game of the tournament will be a match up with Romania on
Thursday, February 15 against Romania at 10:30 am (Arabian Time) / 2:30 am et /
Wednesday, February 14 11:30 pm pt. Live streaming is available via Peacock by
clicking here (subscription required) with live stats from Total Water Polo by
clicking here. Omega Timing provides official post game stats, access their
results by clicking here.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Team USA and Australia were locked in
a tight game throughout the first, Daube opened the scoring then Bowen added
two to end the quarter with the USA up 4-3. Alex Obert and Ryder Dodd scored
the fifth and sixth goals for the Americans then Australia got one back on a
6-on-5 play. Bowen, Dodd and Vavic each scored, then Australia notched two more
before the half to make it 9-7.The score was 10-7 in favor of the Americans
after Luca Cupido rebounded a shot in the goal. Australia closed the third
quarter of play with a quick shot in by their Captain who earned their 8th goal
of the match. In the final eight minutes, the United States and Australia went
back and forth with the scoring and finally Vavic netted one last goal to make
it 16-10.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The United States went 8/10 on power
plays with 0/2 penalties and Australia went 3/9 on power plays and 1/1 on
penalties.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Scoring - Scoresheet<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">USA 16 (4, 5, 3, 4) A. Bowen 3, D.
Woodhead 3, H. Daube 2,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>M. Vavic 2, L.
Cupido 1, C. Dodd 1, R. Dodd 1, B. Hallock 1, M. Irving 1, A. Obert 1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">AUS 10 (3, 4, 1, 2) L. Pavillard 6,
M. Maksimovic 3, C. Negus 1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">6x5 - USA - 8/10 - AUS - 3/9<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Penalties - USA - 0/2 - AUS 1/1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Saves - USA - D. Holland 2 A.
Weinberg 1 - AUS - N. Porter 10<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>francisswimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533025597688631039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567277865738217479.post-30731705975005585182024-02-16T03:51:00.000-08:002024-02-16T03:51:27.921-08:00Swiss Aquatics Lisa Mamié und Roman Mityukov qualifizieren sich für die morgigen Finals<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk8cy8HVbuhoX1MwSzHoWJc8ncD6ZI4uERzo1GJO1GN-EoEwXuPqD4wltC3lJANhMeSj7I6tVgOijWPDUYcKpNvP0WBMrZUtLPI_yfDx2xLCYZVH0d3Zz5B-lad393J7aRW3Yie_XetgRJ-_isBfnqEX94Ni0vXFA9dmApe312VlH_fOSEs6NKfsSumZI/s1500/Swiss%20Aquatics%20Lisa%20Mami%C3%A9%20und%20Roman%20Mityukov%20qualifizieren%20sich%20f%C3%BCr%20die%20morgigen%20Finals.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk8cy8HVbuhoX1MwSzHoWJc8ncD6ZI4uERzo1GJO1GN-EoEwXuPqD4wltC3lJANhMeSj7I6tVgOijWPDUYcKpNvP0WBMrZUtLPI_yfDx2xLCYZVH0d3Zz5B-lad393J7aRW3Yie_XetgRJ-_isBfnqEX94Ni0vXFA9dmApe312VlH_fOSEs6NKfsSumZI/w266-h400/Swiss%20Aquatics%20Lisa%20Mami%C3%A9%20und%20Roman%20Mityukov%20qualifizieren%20sich%20f%C3%BCr%20die%20morgigen%20Finals.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">photo by patrick b. krämer<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Über 200m Brust bzw. 200m Rücken
stehen die Athlet:innen von Swiss Aquatics an der WM in Doha in den Endläufen.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Um 18:26 Uhr stand Lisa Mamié auf dem
Startblock der Bahn 7. Ihr erklärtes Ziel für diese Weltmeisterschaften war
sich die Olympiaqualifikation zu sichern. Konkret heisst das, sie darf für die
200m Brust nicht mehr als 2:23.91 benötigen. Zwar konnte sie diese Zeit nicht
unterbieten, doch die 2:24.62, die sie ins Wasser zauberte, war die
fünftschnellste Zeit des gesamten Feldes. Sie qualifizierte sich souverän für
den Final und erreichte ihr zweites Ziel, ihren erster WM-Final. Sie erhält nun
eine erneute Chance, die Limite für Paris zu unterbieten. Sie zeigte sich nach
dem Rennen sehr zufrieden. Sie sei super happy über ihren ersten WM-Final, auch
wenn es für die Olympialimite nicht gereicht habe. Sie habe das erste Mal
wieder ein richtig gutes Gefühl gehabt im Wasser. Morgen wird sie nun nochmals
voll angreifen. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Gleich im Anschluss an das Rennen von
Mamié war Roman Mityukov im Einsatz. Den Vorlauf zeigte er ein kontrolliertes
Rennen, ohne an seine Grenzen zu gehen. Seine 1:58.03 aus dem Vorlauf, den er
als Gesamtvierter beendete, waren daher auch kein Gradmesser für seine
Leistungsfähigkeit. Auch am Abend liess er sich noch nicht in die Karten
schauen. Er habe das Rennen gut kontrollieren können, musste noch nicht 100%
gegeben. Als Fünfter und einer Zeit von 1:56.72 zog er dennoch ohne Probleme in
den Final ein. Jetzt gilt es, wie nach jedem Rennen, seinen Auftritt nochmals
genau zu analysieren und sich gut zu erholen, um dann morgen Abend um seine
zweite WM-Medaille kämpfen zu können. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Der Final über die 200m Brust mit
Lisa Mamié wird morgen Abend um 17:49 Uhr stattfinden. Für Roman Mityukov geht
es dann um 17:59 Uhr um die Medaillen. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>francisswimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533025597688631039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567277865738217479.post-82633199007414490982024-02-16T01:29:00.000-08:002024-02-16T01:29:55.420-08:00Swim Ireland McSharry Through to Another World Final; Shortt Breaks Irish Backstroke Record<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7949TJqUnY74fKj8t7EO4gd0SCJ3rYp7r5jZUAPfMFGOIWwAo0_1P5_dVxY019syv5uEl2J_UZQUxgRTeUXeKN04DlrtpkwmEatmh5GCMyR-oefAjugcdbra2_dd4Qewg6wK1wPqMxwi8SPttSfS7G49ihavzz2hZZaAop2HFpSnhOVbQzveQ-7uMv64/s2560/Swim%20Ireland%20McSharry%20Through%20to%20Another%20World%20Final;%20Shortt%20Breaks%20Irish%20Backstroke%20Record.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1707" data-original-width="2560" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7949TJqUnY74fKj8t7EO4gd0SCJ3rYp7r5jZUAPfMFGOIWwAo0_1P5_dVxY019syv5uEl2J_UZQUxgRTeUXeKN04DlrtpkwmEatmh5GCMyR-oefAjugcdbra2_dd4Qewg6wK1wPqMxwi8SPttSfS7G49ihavzz2hZZaAop2HFpSnhOVbQzveQ-7uMv64/w400-h266/Swim%20Ireland%20McSharry%20Through%20to%20Another%20World%20Final;%20Shortt%20Breaks%20Irish%20Backstroke%20Record.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Mona McSharry is through to another
World Final and John Shortt has set a new Irish Record on the fifth night of
racing at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">McSharry, who was fifth in the 100m
Breaststroke Final on Tuesday, secured a place in tomorrow afternoon’s 200m
Breaststroke Final following a third-place finish in her heat in 2:25.13, just
off the 2:24.82 she swam in this morning’s heats. The 23-year-old will go onto
the Final ranked in seventh place.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Speaking after the race McSharry said
‘I’m excited, that was a little bit slower than this morning but one of my
fastest races and based on how I feel getting out of it, I feel that I put it
well together and the last 50m felt pretty strong. So, tomorrow is just about
having big guts and pushing to go out a little bit stronger in the first 100m’.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The 200m Breaststroke Final will take
place on Friday at 4.49pm (IRL).<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">17-year-old John Shortt had the swim
of his life in the 200m Backstroke Semi-Final, setting a new Irish Record of
1:58.47. Shortt, from Roscam in Galway, broke his own record of 1:58.63 which
he set at the European Junior Championships in 2023. The National Centre
Limerick swimmer placed fourteenth overall, in only his second senior
international meet.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">A delighted Shortt said ‘I was a bit
disappointed with that swim this morning, because I’ve been training much
better than that swim showed, I think that swim tonight properly showed what I
can do and I’m just another inch closer to that Olympic time and I’ll have
another crack at it in Dublin’<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">On making his debut in a World
Championships Semi-Final Shortt said ‘It was a moment that I think I’ll hold in
my heart forever, it was amazing, especially to see my family out there who
have been amazing these past few months, I’ve moved to Limerick full time so
they’ve all been unbelievable and it was so nice to show them a good swim out
there tonight’.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Tomorrow will see debut swims at
these Championships from Max McCusker in the 100m Butterfly and Tom Fannon in
the 50m Freestyle, while Maria Godden returns for the 200m Backstroke. Olympic
qualification is available across all three events.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Daily reports will issue from Doha.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Results Day 5 Heats<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Women 100m Freestyle Victoria
Catterson 55.44 (19th)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Men 200m Backstroke John Shortt
1:59.27 (16th)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>SF 1:58.47 ISR (14th)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Women 200m Breaststroke Mona McSharry
2:24.82 (2nd)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>SF 2:25.13 (7th)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Men 200m Breaststroke<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Eoin Corby 2:13.10 (17th)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Schedule – Day 6<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Men 100m Butterfly Max McCusker<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Women 200m Backstroke Maria Godden<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Men 50m Freestyle Tom Fannon<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Women 200m Breaststroke Final Mona
McSharry<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>francisswimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533025597688631039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567277865738217479.post-36624746160357123352024-02-16T00:55:00.000-08:002024-02-16T00:55:48.504-08:00WATER POLO USA Men Finish Play In Doha With 13-9 Win Over Romania Take Ninth Place<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Op6eXzzYOcd-cl71gk9isH5TQwLOeTEus2yjAIjqxSKNsL-tSepQnyg31ifPdcZYSXTQz1tqLXBQ291UhKl4kZGEJOxrnRvFU7yjoi5bQrPgKV9rMqdnfXFiqPPP0WID-BEHwxUNMTzCMispbN7gryMbrjhyUKtB1Kg1PizXxqWhUbe2Qh4ufAUoERY/s2000/WATER%20POLO%20USA%20Men%20Finish%20Play%20In%20Doha%20With%2013-9%20Win%20Over%20Romania%20Take%20Ninth%20Place.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Op6eXzzYOcd-cl71gk9isH5TQwLOeTEus2yjAIjqxSKNsL-tSepQnyg31ifPdcZYSXTQz1tqLXBQ291UhKl4kZGEJOxrnRvFU7yjoi5bQrPgKV9rMqdnfXFiqPPP0WID-BEHwxUNMTzCMispbN7gryMbrjhyUKtB1Kg1PizXxqWhUbe2Qh4ufAUoERY/w400-h320/WATER%20POLO%20USA%20Men%20Finish%20Play%20In%20Doha%20With%2013-9%20Win%20Over%20Romania%20Take%20Ninth%20Place.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Doha, Qatar - February 15 - The USA
Men's National Team concluded their 2024 World Aquatics World Championships
tournament with a win over Romania 13-9 to take ninth place. Alex Bowen and Max
Irving scored three times for the Americans while Alex Obert added two to the
scoreboard. Adrian Weinberg's save percentage was 58% in goal with 11 saves.
Omega Timing provided the official post game stats available here.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Team USA got off to a good start
having five different shooters score in the first quarter including Irving, Ben
Hallock, Bowen, Luca Cupido and Johnny Hooper. Romania scored twice to end the
first trailing 5-2. The second quarter saw huge defensive efforts from Team USA
as Weinberg led with 3 blocks early then Hallock field blocked a Romanian
attempt. Romania would get two late in the half, then Obert would score on the
power play to give Team USA the 4-7 lead. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Romania opened the third quarter with
a six on five goal, then Irving went back to back to make it 8-5. The Romanians
continued to push as they found the back of the net three more times to end the
third down 10-8. Two American goals were scored early in the last quarter
before Romania responded to make it 12-9. With :13 seconds left in the game,
Obert added one last goal to seal Team USA's ninth place finish.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The United States went 4/7 on power
plays and 2/3 on penalties while Romania went 4/13 on power plays and 2/3 on
penalties.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Scoring - Scoresheet<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">USA 13 (5, 2, 3, 3) A. Bowen 3, M.
Irving 3, A. Obert 2, L. Cupido 1, C. Dodd 1, B. Hallock 1, J. Hooper 1, D.
Woodhead 1 <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">ROU 9 (2, 2, 4, 1) V. Georgescu 4, D.
Belenyesi 2, S. Colodrovschi 1, A. Prioteasa 1, A. Tepelus 1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">6x5 - USA - 4/7 - ROU - 4/13<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Penalties - USA -2/3 - ROU 2/3<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Saves - USA -A. Weinberg 11, D.
Holland 1- ROU - M. Tic 7<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>francisswimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533025597688631039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567277865738217479.post-61700073262588575282024-02-14T01:00:00.000-08:002024-02-14T01:00:07.266-08:00Swiss Aquatics - Jérémy Desplanches qualifiziert sich über 200m Lagen für die WM-Halbfinals<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBdqqdIoEvqH2rxD29IBlPmF15FA7bEPrfZs_DkenC9Tyh22ex5TVuiN3TYkzlEg9VLDtCJVFY3fsUwm6BGXO8Ek8onhszD8bXLfYGKzFXERT_9e6hdUWcwE3RS1rUA91SE6oICCOrfukcyviX_HkLlETl8LuAsKfyn5BP1htU_2qoabejlRAQjwN5p5c/s1500/Swiss%20Aquatics%20-%20J%C3%A9r%C3%A9my%20Desplanches%20qualifiziert%20sich%20%C3%BCber%20200m%20Lagen%20f%C3%BCr%20die%20WM-Halbfinals.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="1500" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBdqqdIoEvqH2rxD29IBlPmF15FA7bEPrfZs_DkenC9Tyh22ex5TVuiN3TYkzlEg9VLDtCJVFY3fsUwm6BGXO8Ek8onhszD8bXLfYGKzFXERT_9e6hdUWcwE3RS1rUA91SE6oICCOrfukcyviX_HkLlETl8LuAsKfyn5BP1htU_2qoabejlRAQjwN5p5c/w400-h235/Swiss%20Aquatics%20-%20J%C3%A9r%C3%A9my%20Desplanches%20qualifiziert%20sich%20%C3%BCber%20200m%20Lagen%20f%C3%BCr%20die%20WM-Halbfinals.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Der 29-jährige Genfer schwimmt an den
Weltmeisterschaften in Doha in 1:58.17 als Gesamterster in die Halbfinals.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Im heutigen Vorlauf über 200m Lagen
zeigte Jérémy Desplanches einmal mehr seine Klasse in seiner Paradedisziplin.
Er beendete den Vorlauf als Erster und darf heute Abend im Aspire Dome in Doha
erneut ins Renngeschehen eingreifen. Zwar verpasste er die Olympiaqualifikation
erneut nur sehr knapp, dennoch zeigte er sich nach dem Rennen zufrieden mit
seinem Auftritt. Er habe sich gut gefühlt, es habe ihm Spass gemacht hier zu
schwimmen. Es sei natürlich ärgerlich, dass wiederum nur so wenig gefehlt habe.
Nun kriege er aber nochmals eine Chance im Halbfinale und möchte es dort besser
machen. Bis zum Abend gilt es sich gut zu erholen, um dann die erneute Chance
zu nutzen und die Limite von 1:57.94 zu knacken. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Die Halbfinals über die 200m Lagen
mit Jérémy Desplanches sind heute Abend um 18:29 Uhr geplant.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">photo by patrick b. krämer<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>francisswimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533025597688631039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567277865738217479.post-39366332762942074882024-02-14T00:51:00.000-08:002024-02-14T00:51:22.164-08:00Omius Inc named Official Partner of the World Triathlon Store<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWMV8A4bwFRU5mINay-vkARn7y5e28YRIW0k5pzZ97izxarv1lwW60YS6HLsxA1Gl9ye7U_Cx1c-G9vGaE1bFRtFjBNuHdlFbZSPa2A4VOSm4kaLrJXkbs0QDzgjCBtwXc-1c1R-4ulZeth9-ebPsCzj2lcyaliM0CbZRGT__SiaWXaZm-hFNYwxoh-E8/s3200/Omius%20Inc%20named%20Official%20Partner%20of%20the%20World%20Triathlon%20Store.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="3200" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWMV8A4bwFRU5mINay-vkARn7y5e28YRIW0k5pzZ97izxarv1lwW60YS6HLsxA1Gl9ye7U_Cx1c-G9vGaE1bFRtFjBNuHdlFbZSPa2A4VOSm4kaLrJXkbs0QDzgjCBtwXc-1c1R-4ulZeth9-ebPsCzj2lcyaliM0CbZRGT__SiaWXaZm-hFNYwxoh-E8/w400-h266/Omius%20Inc%20named%20Official%20Partner%20of%20the%20World%20Triathlon%20Store.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">World Triathlon is pleased to
announce that its Official Licensing and Merchandise Partner, Tribe Solutions,
has reached an exclusive agreement with Omius Inc. to become an Official
Partner of the World Triathlon Official Store in 2024.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">As part of the agreement, the World
Triathlon Official Store will offer Omius cooling headwear both online and at
events. Triathlon clubs will also be able to order custom Omius headwear via
worldtriathlonstore.com.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">“We are very pleased that Omius will
be supplying the Official Store in 2024”, said World Triathlon Head of
Commercial and Marketing Kris Gemmell. “Having Omius products available onsite
at WTCS Events and online via The World Triathlon Store will increase our
high-tech apparel merchandise range.”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">“As the pioneer of wearable cooling
headwear, we are delighted to expand our partnership with triathletes of all
levels around the world”, said Omius Inc’s Jake Leschly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“We are excited to partner with the World
Triathlon Official Store and enable athletes perform better and be more
comfortable.”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Robert Flynn, Director of Tribe
Solutions added; “The World Triathlon Official Store is excited to carry
cooling headwear technology from Omius. With the key events of 2024 in warmer
climates, cooling headwear products are sure to be popular.”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">For more information regarding
licensing and merchandising opportunities in the World Triathlon Official Store
please contact Tribe Solutions via email: sales@tribesolutions.com.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>francisswimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17533025597688631039noreply@blogger.com0