Human Interest

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Tim’s now-empty chair on the 14th floor of the hospital, looking out the window at the Willamette River. — by Tim Cespedes I entered the 2018 Bridge Swim because of a promise. I didn’t go into it with any expectations of winning or racing or “getting on the podium”. That was the farthest thing from my mind. I know that those things are not part of my world any […]

Why I Entered the Portland Bridge Swim

25 Jul, 2018 in Aqua Master Online / Fitness / Human Interest / Motivation / Special by OMS Webmaster

Example of an electron gun used in the CRTs which Connie helped design. — Tektronix Celebrates International Women in Engineering Day By Recognizing Former Engineer Connie Wilson Fueled by Curiosity and Determination, Self-taught Woman Engineer Led CRT Engineering Group – Tektronix Establishes Award Program in Her Honor Tektronix is recognizing the accomplishments of former Tektronix engineer, Connie Wilson, who led the development of the […]

Tektronix Honors Connie Wilson

25 Jul, 2018 in Aqua Master Online / Biography / Featured / Human Interest / Memories / Special by OMS Webmaster

Swim Bits – Don’t Quit

21 Jun, 2018 in Aqua Master Online / Human Interest / Long Distance / Motivation / Motivation / Open Water / Swim Bits by Ralph Mohr

Frank Philipps and Uwe Britsch 6x4.5 — submitted by Elke Asleson Western Oregon University/Adjunct Instructor Division of Health & Exercise Science Physical Education students earned extra credit for helping to time, observe and dialogue with swimmers competing at the Masters Association swim meet in Corvallis, Oregon in April, 2018. Their comments are summarized below…enjoy! I. Were there […]

Masters Association Meet in Corvallis — Student Observations

21 Jun, 2018 in Aqua Master Online / Education / Events / Human Interest by Elke

World Masters Swimmer of the Year (2017) Willard “Wink” Lamb

19 Apr, 2018 in Aqua Master Online / Featured / Human Interest / Motivation / Special by Aqua Master Editor

The Ella Redkey pool in Klamath Falls is named after a woman who was the driving force behind bringing swimming and water safety to Klamath Falls. In an area of open irrigation ditches, mill ponds and deep marshes, this was a godsend to the area, which had seen more than […]