Month: July 2020
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Carmel Swim Club coach drowns in country club pool
The Carmel Swim Club is mourning the loss of a part-time coach who drowned in a local swimming pool just before noon July 20. Liang Haoxiang, known as Benny, was found unresponsive at the bottom of the pool at Woodland Country Club, 100 Woodland Lane. Country club employees tried to resuscitate him until the Carmel…
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Georgia teen drowns in swimming accident, fourth person to die in Lake Lanier this month
A 17-year-old teenager has died in a drowning accident at a Georgia lake – marking the fourth person to drown in the lake this month. Cristofer Acosta-Farias, of Gainesville, Ga., was swimming in Lake Lanier on Friday afternoon when he disappeared from view, The Gainesville Times reports. Read Fox News
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Who I Am: Mckenzie Coan | The Golden Mermaid! | Para Swimming | Paralympic Games
Mckenzie Coan describes how she is dealing with lockdown and getting ready for Tokyo 2021!
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Two Beloit men drown while swimming in a pond
Two Beloit men, ages 22 and 23, were pulled from the water but later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
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Returning to the Pool | Michael’s Top Tips
It’s fair to say 2020 has been turned upside down but as athletes start returning back to training, us swimmers will be returning to the pool. I’ve been lucky to touch base with the water, but check out this video to hear my top 6 tips for all swimmers returning back to the pool! Be…
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What it takes to be a swimmer
These are what I think are 5 of the most important qualities to succeed in swimming. https://youtu.be/G3K7fmOXR8w
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Swim faster with these 3 tips | SwimGym
Do you want to swim faster? Here are three tips that will help you speed things up. Swimming fast requires strength, so building strength is essential to improve your speed. On top of that, try to incorporate build up sprints into your swim practices. And finally, practice! You need to sprint to be able to…
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Trash, no social distancing: Complaints mount near popular Philadelphia swimming spot
On Saturday, the city of Philadelphia greeted people headed to the popular Wissahickon Creek and Devil’s Pool. Parks and Recreation employees distributed masks and reminded people that swimming is not allowed. The visit from city employees came after mounting complaints from residents in the area about trash and people not practicing COVID-19 safety measures, including…
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15 Minute Dryland Workout For Swimmers
If you can’t make it to the pool then you are in for a treat. This complete routine is designed specifically for swimmers and adaptable for everybody. By the end of it you’re going to be well on your way to improving your sports performance, burning calories, and carving a well-proportioned body.