Laurie recounts the first time he ever encountered David Berkoff at the Olympic Games. In fact, he’s the closest thing he’s ever seen to a fish, Laurie says. In addition, he is best known for his powerful underwater start, the eponymous “Berkoff Blastoff”. Impressively, he completes almost half of the 100m backstroke underwater, taking only […]
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New Features added to the Swim School Hub
Since WWSS began, we’ve been working hard to make this the most efficient training platform for swimming in the world. Over the last few months, we have added many new features to enhance your user experience. Furthermore, these new features can benefit your swim school and it’s swim teachers. For instance, check out the manager […]
Dawn Fraser – Power of the Pin – New Episode
Laurie tells the story of the incomparable Dawn Fraser. Dawn helped shape Laurie’s love of swimming. And as a starry-eyed kid, he used to chase her around the Tobruk pool hunting for autographs. Dawn Fraser AC MBE (born 4 September 1937) is an Australian freestyle champion swimmer and former politician. In addition, she is one of only four swimmers to […]
Bushfire Relief Donations – How to Help
Let’s join together as a swimming community Our thoughts are with all the communities who have already been and are being impacted by the fires across Australia; this country we call home. There are many people in our swimming community who have been personally impacted or are volunteering to help. If you are looking for […]
Jon Sieben – Steep Roads to High Mountains
Laurie tells the story of Jon Sieben, a young kid who at 17 years of age won the Olympic gold medal in the 200m butterfly, beating not 1 but 2 world record holders. Of all the young swimmers Laurie has coached over the years, Laurie believes that no one has ever attacked his Olympic dream […]