HISTOIRES DE PLANET WATER
L’eau est l’élément essentiel qui nous relie tous, en tant qu’êtres humains et en tant qu’amateurs de sports aquatiques. Planet Water célèbre cette connexion partagée ainsi que nos histoires dans l’eau et au bord de l’eau.
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CHANGE
Like the hummingbird, the tiny, tenacious animal that symbolises World Water Day 2023, each of us is called upon to do our part to “put out the fire”. One drop at a time, together.
Mariasole Bianco
PROTECTION
“It’s so important to reconnect to the sea because it triggers that feeling of belonging and love that then drives us to action.”
Mariasole Bianco, marine biologist
Nicolò Martinenghi
TIME
“Swimming is the most meritocratic sport in the world – your time is the deciding factor; I race against the clock.”
Nicolò Martinenghi
Barbara Hernandez
CURRENT
“I’ve learned to love the water not for the medals but for what it stands for.”
Barbara Hernandez
Florent Manaudou
MEMORY
“I would like to always remember how I feel when I get into the water – the sense of peace, tranquillity and that indescribable silence.”
Florent Manaudou
Mike Maric
OXYGEN
“Every time I free dive, I experience a kind of moon landing. I lose my earthly dimension completely. I feel like water in water.”
Mike Maric
Gregorio Paltrinieri
WAVE POWER
“When I swim in the sea, I feel like I’m in a completely different dimension than on earth. Allowing yourself to be gently rocked by the waves is an indescribable feeling.”
Gregorio Paltrinieri
Jessica Long
CONFINE
“I feel light only when I’m in the water. Swimming gives me the freedom to feel empowered in my body.”
Jessica Long
Simone Manuel
HYDRO-INCLUSIVENESS
“When I felt like quitting. I thought about Cullen Jones, Tanica Jamison, Sabir Muhammad, and Maritza Correia McClendon. Their stories taught me that my dream should never be limited by the assumptions of others.”
Simone Manuel
Ellie Smart
DIVES
“The word “dive” makes me think of the expression “to attempt the impossible”. Anyone can jump off a diving board – facing your fears is the most rewarding thing in the world.”
Ellie Smart
Andreas Fath
MEILLEURS CONSEILS POUR PROTÉGER L’EAU
“L’eau est le prêt le plus précieux que nous a fait la nature, à nous de la traiter et de l’apprécier comme tel. Réduire, Réutiliser, Recycler. Cela vaut également pour la consommation d’eau et son traitement, ainsi que pour l’utilisation du plastique en général.”
Andreas Fath, professeur - Université de Furtwangen