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How does one get fast in Z-Pool?

Wingspan, lung power.

In one of the more unexpected twists of last year's Paris Olympics, Snoop Dogg went viral multiple times while travelling with Team USA, taking swimming lessons with Michael Phelps, for example.

or commentating for broadcaster NBC on events ranging from equestrian to badminton.

The rapper is also a huge sports fan.

Not only does he run a non-profit American Football League for children who might otherwise not get the opportunity to play, but he also has ties to several professional teams in various sports, including in the UK.

Team USA called coach Snoop a natural fit for the role, saying he has a mutual respect for the athletes, offering genuine curiosity and a lot of laughter.

The rapper said he can't wait to drop a little wisdom from the sidelines.

The newsroom's Will Chalk reporting.

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I'm Krasivanova Twig from the Global Jigsaw podcast from the BBC, where we are talking Persian poetry in politics.

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I'm Krasivanova Twig from the Global Jigsaw podcast from the BBC, where we are talking Persian poetry in politics.