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  • Open Water

  • The History and Technique of Swimming
  • By: Mikael Rosén
  • Narrated by: Stephen McLaughlin
  • Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins
  • 4.0 out of 5 stars (2 ratings)

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By: Mikael Rosén
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Dive deep into the world of swimming with open water swimmer and coach Mikael Rosén as he explores the sport through eight different perspectives. With topics ranging from the vigorous mental and physical demands of the sport to gender and race politics, no listener will be left treading water. Rosén also provides a look into the lives of professional swimmers such as Michael Phelps and Sarah Sjöström, sharing insights into what makes these greats super swimmers. Packed with interesting history, science, and trivia, as well as useful charts, maps, sidebars, tips, and strategies - plus plenty of photos sprinkled throughout - this compendium is a must-have for any athlete or swimming fanatic.

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©2019 Mikael Rosén (P)2019 Hachette Audio
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Easy listen

Really got me thinking about my overall Training & Coaching plans. A listen again Audible.

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comprehensive

some interesting insights and stories. A thorough investigation of competitive swimming but some of the lists and stats are not conducive to easy listening

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