50-Year-Old Sets Freediving Record

Dubliner Nina McGowan, who turned 50 in May, dived 43 metres in 2 minutes and 10 seconds, setting a new world record at a pre-competition event ahead of the CMAS World Outdoor Freediving Championship. All freediving is performed without breathing apparatus but McGowan’s record was also set in the no-fin category. Amazingly, McGowan started freediving only three years ago after …

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Weekend Roundup- Ireland to Face Scotland in Playoffs

World Cup Playoffs- Ireland to face Scotland Tuesday The Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team is set to face Scotland’s team 8:00 PM Tuesday in Hampden Park after Scotland’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Austria, with Abi Harrison scoring the sole goal. The Irish squad are without several players due to injury and coach Vera Pauw has said “We need to …

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