Swimming – Cook Islands News https://www.cookislandsnews.com Tue, 08 Oct 2024 20:51:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Rakahanga dominates aquatics, Mitiaro faces tennis pressure https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/swimming/rakahanga-dominates-aquatics-mitiaro-faces-tennis-pressure/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rakahanga-dominates-aquatics-mitiaro-faces-tennis-pressure https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/swimming/rakahanga-dominates-aquatics-mitiaro-faces-tennis-pressure/#respond Tue, 08 Oct 2024 20:51:01 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=272962 Only two days into the tennis and aquatics events at the 2024 Cook Islands Games, Rakahanga is close to achieving a clean sweep at the aquatics, while the pressure is on Mitiaro at the tennis courts after leading on the scoreboard on Monday.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/swimming/rakahanga-dominates-aquatics-mitiaro-faces-tennis-pressure/feed/ 0 Aussie swimmers soak up local culture at Cook Islands Games opening https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/regional/australia/swimming/aussie-swimmers-soak-up-local-culture-at-cook-islands-games-opening/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aussie-swimmers-soak-up-local-culture-at-cook-islands-games-opening Sat, 05 Oct 2024 10:34:00 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=272870 A group of Australian swimmers from Bondi Beach, known as the “4 Seasons Swim”, have arrived in Rarotonga just in time for the 2024 Cook Islands Games. Fourteen swimmers from the visiting group arrived with the goal of swimming and experiencing the beautiful oceans of the Cook Islands. Last night, they were at the National […]

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]]> Aquatics to host international open water swimming events https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/swimming/aquatics-to-host-international-open-water-swimming-events/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aquatics-to-host-international-open-water-swimming-events Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:49:00 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=272511 Cook Islands Aquatics Federation (CIAF) is planning to host its first international open-water swimming event next year in March, with another planned for September/October 2025.

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]]> Cook Islands swimmer Connolly makes memorable Olympic debut https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/swimming/cook-islands-swimmer-connolly-makes-memorable-olympic-debut/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cook-islands-swimmer-connolly-makes-memorable-olympic-debut Mon, 29 Jul 2024 19:02:39 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=270660 Cook Islands swimmer Lanihei Connolly made a memorable Olympic Games debut in Paris, France, on Saturday night.

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]]> Beddoes and Connolly carry Cook Islands flag on Seine https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/athletics/swimming/beddoes-and-connolly-carry-cook-islands-flag-on-seine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beddoes-and-connolly-carry-cook-islands-flag-on-seine Sat, 27 Jul 2024 20:28:50 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=270597 The Olympic opening ceremony presents the host country with the opportunity to wow the world with a uniquely spectacular show.

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]]> Roberts misses out on Paris Olympics as universality appeal rejected https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/swimming/roberts-misses-out-on-paris-olympics-as-universality-appeal-rejected/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roberts-misses-out-on-paris-olympics-as-universality-appeal-rejected Thu, 25 Jul 2024 18:33:00 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=270560 Team Cook Islands’ hopes of adding swimmer Wesley Tikiariki Roberts as the third athlete to compete at the Paris Olympic Games has been dashed after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) declined their request.

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]]> Cook Islands swimmer Roberts in last-minute bid for Olympics spot https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/swimming/cook-islands-swimmer-roberts-in-last-minute-bid-for-olympics-spot/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cook-islands-swimmer-roberts-in-last-minute-bid-for-olympics-spot Tue, 23 Jul 2024 19:03:37 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=270494 Team Cook Islands is hoping to add swimmer Wesley Tikiariki Roberts as the third athlete to compete at the Paris Olympic Games, which start this Friday in France.

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]]> Aitutaki swimmers set to make history https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/swimming/aitutaki-swimmers-set-to-make-history/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aitutaki-swimmers-set-to-make-history Sat, 20 Jul 2024 21:51:54 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=270401 Six young, sensational swimmers from Aitutaki will be making history as the first to represent their small island paradise overseas on the international stage.

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]]> Cook Islands Aquatics secures funding to expand life-saving swim programme https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/swimming/cook-islands-aquatics-secures-funding-to-expand-life-saving-swim-programme/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cook-islands-aquatics-secures-funding-to-expand-life-saving-swim-programme Sat, 20 Jul 2024 21:48:13 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=270396 Cook Islands Aquatics Federation has secured timely sponsorship from ANZ Cook Islands.

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]]> Two athletes, many supporters: Government, sports leaders travel alongside Cook Islands athletes to Paris Olympics https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/other-sports/athletics/swimming/two-athletes-many-supporters-govt-sports-leaders-travel-alongside-cook-islands-athletes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=two-athletes-many-supporters-govt-sports-leaders-travel-alongside-cook-islands-athletes Fri, 19 Jul 2024 19:54:57 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=270389 Team Cook Islands, with only two athletes, will be supported in Paris by officials, coaches and various dignitaries whose expenses are covered by the International Olympic Committee and government grants.

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