Month: June 2018
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Swim to Survive
It’s swim to survive day in Canada. And students from the peace river south school district, not only beat the heat by being in water– They also dipped their toes in to a new life saving experience. CJDC’s Dalia Ashry with more.
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Hawaii swim school joins event to raise awareness about drowning prevention
Last year 84 people drowned in Hawaii. Today, free swimming lessons were offered at Leahi’s Swim School as part of a global effort to keep people safe out in the water.
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Take a Dip in Budapest’s Ancient Thermal Spas
For thousands of years, the people of Hungary have soaked in the rich, thermal waters that lie below the country’s surface. From Roman emperors to Turkish kings, Budapest’s baths have been attracting the bright and the bold to the city since the 2nd century. Today, bathhouses continue to dominate the capital city, home to some…
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Highlights Balatonfüred – FINA/Hosa Marathon Swim Series 2018
Marathon Swimming and Balatonfüred is a love affair. Starting eight years ago with continental events it became quickly a hotspot for official FINA races. The 2018 edition of the FINA/Hosa Marathon Swim Series had a very strong field: former overall winners, World Champions, Olympic Champions – it almost felt like the World Championship one year…
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Emmanuel Macron in hot water over French presidential swimming pool on the Riviera
French President Emmanuel Macron has landed in some hot water over plans to build a new swimming pool at his private presidential retreat. The planned pool at Fort Brégançon, on France’s south-east coast, is designed to provide privacy for the president’s family, and particularly children. Past presidents have been photographed at the retreat’s “private” beach…
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‘World’s Largest Swim Lesson’ held around the world
Over 200 children and adults in Seaside Heights took part in a world swimming lesson event. The “World’s Largest Swim Lesson†was held around the world Thursday to promote swimming safety. The Seaside Heights event was led by Middletown native and Olympic bronze medal-winner Tom Wilkens. “Even Olympic swimmers have to be cautious and careful…
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Aviation Rescue Swimmer
As an Aviation Rescue Swimmer (AIRR) you will join a team dedicated to being the top emergency response unit in the world. Leaping from helicopters, swimming through raging seas, and saving victims whose lives are on the line, you will complete search and rescue missions in some of the most extreme environments imaginable. The motto…
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A sting in the tale. | The Great British Swim: E4
After one of the toughest sporting weeks of his life, Ross needs to dig deeper than ever to get through the pain and crack on with the Great British Swim. He’s also joined on his travels buy some curious sea creatures…