Swimming News

• Squid-inspired robot swims with nature's most efficient marine animals
  
  Scientists have developed a flexible underwater robot that can propel itself through water in the same style as nature's most efficient swimmer - the Aurelia aurita jellyfish.
  Science Daily.  Wednesday, 20 Jan 2021.
• Vladimir Putin defies health rumours by dipping into freezing waters
  
  The 68-year-old Russian president Vladimir Putin looked fit and healthy in tight blue swimming trunks as he dunked in a pool, repeatedly crossing himself, in footage released today.
  Daily Mail.  Tuesday, 19 Jan 2021.
• This Morning viewers declare cold water swimmer 'absolutely bonkers'
  
  Viewers of This Morning declared cold water swimmer Fay Preene, from Lake District, 'absolutely bonkers' as she revealed she often smashes through ice to dive into frozen pools.
  Daily Mail.  Tuesday, 19 Jan 2021.
• True-Crime Podcast Puts Spotlight on Irish Coach Accused of Abuse
  
  The Irish police are investigating accusations that George Gibney, a former swim coach for Ireland now living in the United States, sexually abused two swimmers who came forward after hearing the podcast about him.
  New York Times.  Sunday, 17 Jan 2021.
• Olympic swimmer Klete Keller arrested for involvement in riot at U.S. Capitol
  
  Former USC and Olympic swimmer Klete Keller was arrested in Colorado a day after being charged with three crimes in connection with the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
  Los Angeles Times.  Thursday, 14 Jan 2021.
• Olympic swimmer is first real estate agent to be charged in Capitol riot
  
  Klete Keller, a former olympian and commercial real estate agent in Colorado Springs, resigned from his brokerage earlier this week.
  Inman.  Thursday, 14 Jan 2021.
• Olympian swimming medalist Klete Keller charged with participating in deadly US Capitol riot
  
  Five-time Olympic swimming medalist Klete Keller was charged Wednesday with participating in a deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol.
  ABC News.  Thursday, 14 Jan 2021.
• Olympian swimmer charged in connection with Capitol riot
  
  Videos appear to show Keller inside the Capitol sporting a USA Olympics team jacket last Wednesday.
  CBS News.  Wednesday, 13 Jan 2021.
• Ex-Olympic swimmer charged in Capitol riots
  
  Two-time Olympic swimming gold medalist Klete Keller was charged with three federal crimes for his participation in last week's riots at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
  ESPN.  Wednesday, 13 Jan 2021.
• Olympic gold medalist charged for alleged role in Capitol riot
  
  Olympic gold medalist swimmer Klete Keller was allegedly among those in the Capitol during the attack last week.
  ABC News.  Wednesday, 13 Jan 2021.
• Klete Keller, Olympic Gold Medalist, Was in Crowd That Invaded Capitol
  
  Klete Keller, who won swimming medals in three Summer Games, was seen on video inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. His Team USA jacket gave him away.
  New York Times.  Wednesday, 13 Jan 2021.
• Olympic gold medalist Klete Keller charged in connection with Capitol riot
  
  Former USC swimmer Klete Keller, who won five Olympic medals for the U.S., has been charged in connection with participation in the Capitol riot.
  Los Angeles Times.  Wednesday, 13 Jan 2021.
• Scientists study salmonella swimming behavior as clues to infection
  
  Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium bacteria (S. Typhimurium) commonly cause human gastroenteritis, inflammation of the lining of the intestines. ...
  Science Daily.  Wednesday, 13 Jan 2021.
• Diving in: Swimming among ways Seahawks' DK Metcalf, Russell Wilson have bonded
  
  Wilson knew he had a keeper in Metcalf when the Seahawks' second-year receiver went from not being able to swim to being a fish in water.
  ESPN.  Friday, 8 Jan 2021.
• In pictures: The UK welcomes in the new year
  
  Fireworks, group video calls and swimmers bracing cold Scottish waters - how 2021 began.
  BBC News.  Friday, 1 Jan 2021.

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