Year: 2016
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Swimmer: Instructor hugged us, but ‘nothing creepy’
Former students of a Portland-area swimming instructor arrested on child porn charges say they are shocked by the allegations. “Complete shock,†Morgan Gilbert told KOIN 6 News. “He was so nice to me. I know that sounds kind of cliché, but he seemed really nice and he was a good swim coach.†James McGlothlin, 39, was…
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Lawrence teen hopes to swim in 2016 Olympics in Rio
At just 16 years old, Michael Andrew has already learned to enjoy his career in swimming. Yes, his career. His latest sponsor is sports giant Adidas. “So when I first went pro at 14, I dealt with a lot of pressure,†said Michael. “I put a lot of pressure on myself.†See KSHB
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Free swim classes offered to reduce downings
Spring break is right around the corner, so it is a good time to think about water-safety classes for kids. The YMCA in Boulder is partnering with the Boulder Valley School District to offer free swim lessons for their kindergarteners. They started the program to reduce the drowning rate in the county. See 9News and find…
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Australian swimmer Susie Maroney diagnosed with cancer
Record holder and swimming legend, Susie Maroney has confirmed she has been diagnosed with cancer following the discovery of a malignant melanoma on her back. The mother of three told spoke to New Idea about the diagnosis and how her previous career contributed to the illness, “[I] spent all those hours in the water all…
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LEN Presidential candidate Erik van Heijningen to focus on empowering all members
“One size does not fit all. LEN is comprised of federations from over 50 countries representing our aquatic disciplines. And each of them are facing their own unique challenges. I believe that LEN must create a structure that empowers Member Federations. This means providing them the flexibility and support to make a real difference in…
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Underwater wedding goes swimmingly at Georgia Aquarium
It was gray and cloudy today with wisps of rain that would likely ruin your typical wedding – except maybe this one. Deep inside a 6.3 million gallon tank at the Georgia Aquarium, two love birds took the plunge – quite literally. The special event happened on Sunday in the Ocean Voyager tank built by Home…
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Inside the Curtain of Distraction
It only takes a little more than a hundred bucks and some creativity to create The Next Big Thing in college hoops. Look no further than the front row of the student section at Arizona State basketball games for proof. That’s where you’ll find the Curtain of Distraction, a gallery of absurdity that’s taken distracting…
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GoPro Awards: Freediving the Bridge of Chrisoula K
Come down to the ocean depths with freediver Karsten Moeller as he takes one breath to explore the Chrisoula K shipwreck.
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Unifying and Vibrant European Championships Brand Unveiled Ahead of Inaugural Event in 2018
A unifying and vibrant brand has been launched by the participating sports to promote the new European Championships which will be staged for the first time in Glasgow and Berlin in 2018. The dynamic Mark of a Champion is the star-like logo representing the vision at the heart of the multi-sport championships brand – to…