Wales 7 April 2019 Share this with Facebook Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share this with Email Share this with Facebook Share this with WhatsApp Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share Share this with These are external links and will open in a new window Email Share this with Email Facebook Share this with Facebook Messenger Share this with Messenger Messenger Share this with Messenger Twitter Share this with Twitter Pinterest Share this with Pinterest WhatsApp Share this with WhatsApp LinkedIn Share this with LinkedIn Copy this link https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-47831576 Read more about sharing. These are external links and will open in a new window Close share panel A migraine sufferer who started taking a regular dip in the cold sea to see if it would help ease symptoms has completed her 100 day … [Read more...] about Woman finishes cold-water swim challenge
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‘This is not body-shaming’: Mark Richardson defends pool’s decision over bikini
Mark Richardson has defended staff at an Auckland swimming pool's decision to ask a woman to wear a more appropriate swimming costume. The AM Show host said on Monday if other swimmers were feeling uncomfortable staff had every right to talk to her about it. Kiwi woman hits back at body-shaming bullies in Mount Maunganui Couple receives body-shaming note from 'pervert' neighbours Blogger Constance Hall shares horrific social media comments about her appearance, smell "If they feel the other patrons are feeling uncomfortable. They have every right to make a call," he said. North Shore woman Yvette Harvie-Salter was in the spa at Albany Stadium Pool on Saturday, when she claims the duty manager told her her bikini was not appropriate. Harvie-Salter made the claim in a Facebook post, adding she had been wearing the bikini to the pool for a few months. "Her [the duty manager] exact words were that it's not a 'rule' but a few of the mums have complained about it so I have to wear … [Read more...] about ‘This is not body-shaming’: Mark Richardson defends pool’s decision over bikini
Swimming helped West Sussex woman through gruelling cancer treatment
A former competitive swimmer from West Sussex has given her support to a national campaign highlighting the benefits of swimming for physical health. After being diagnosed with cancer, Helen Bull, from Bognor Regis, returned to the pool ‘to help support her body through gruelling treatment’. according to Swim England. A Swim England spokesman added: “She found swimming was the best form of pain management as well as maintaining her strength and fitness.“Whilst she currently requires a wheelchair on land, in the water she has full mobility and now teaches swimming at her local pool.“The diagnosis has not quashed Helen’s ambition as she takes on the Ironman swim in Chichester, a swim in Windermere and a 10k Marathon swim before completing her ultimate goal of swimming the channel.”Speaking about the campaign, Helen said: “I was thrilled to be asked to be part of the Love Swimming campaign and share my story. The benefits I have … [Read more...] about Swimming helped West Sussex woman through gruelling cancer treatment
Swimming helped Bognor woman through gruelling cancer treatment
A former competitive swimmer from Bognor has given her support to a national campaign highlighting the benefits of swimming for physical health. After being diagnosed with cancer, Helen Bull returned to the pool ‘to help support her body through gruelling treatment’. according to Swim England. A Swim England spokesman added: “She found swimming was the best form of pain management as well as maintaining her strength and fitness.“Whilst she currently requires a wheelchair on land, in the water she has full mobility and now teaches swimming at her local pool.“The diagnosis has not quashed Helen’s ambition as she takes on the Ironman swim in Chichester, a swim in Windermere and a 10k Marathon swim before completing her ultimate goal of swimming the channel.”Speaking about the campaign, Helen said: “I was thrilled to be asked to be part of the Love Swimming campaign and share my story. The benefits I have experienced from swimming are … [Read more...] about Swimming helped Bognor woman through gruelling cancer treatment
Sharron Davies: Former British swimmer says transgender athletes should not compete in women’s sport
2 Mar From the section Swimming Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/swimming/47428951 Read more about sharing. Transgender athletes should not compete in female competitions in order to "protect women's sport", says former British swimmer Sharron Davies.Her comments come after 18-time tennis Grand Slam singles champion Martina Navratilova said it was "cheating" to allow transgender women to compete in women's sport because they had unfair physical advantages.One campaign group said Navratilova's comments were "transphobic".Speaking to BBC Sport, Davies, 56, said she had spoken to many other female athletes who "feel the same way"."It is not a transphobic thing - I really want to say we have no issue with people who are transgender," she said."Every single woman athlete I've spoken to, and I have spoken to many, … [Read more...] about Sharron Davies: Former British swimmer says transgender athletes should not compete in women’s sport