Month: May 2021
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Hurricane Katrina Survivors Learn How to Swim | Swim Up Hill
Two brothers survived the 2008 hurricane Katrina in New Orleans by busting a hole through the roof of their home to escape the high floodwaters. Though they lived to tell the story it wasn’t without a long-lasting trauma. For years they harbored a terrible fear of water that prevented them from entering any body of…
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Tsunami danger lurking off San Diego coast | ABC 10 News
A new report says fault lines like the ones off the coast of California could be more likely to cause tsunamis than previously thought.
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Fort Mill Swimmer Prepares for Olympic Swimming Trials
We talk with him about his training and how his love for swimming led to where he is today.
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About 100 Migrants Swim to Spain’s Ceuta Enclave | AFP
About 100 migrants, some using inflatable rings, arrive on a beach in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from neighboring Morocco. The migrants set off from beaches south of Ceuta and have been detained after entering the tiny Spanish territory. Ceuta, together with a second Spanish enclave in north Africa, Melilla, have the European Union’s only…
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Japan’s Rakuten chief calls Tokyo Olympics a ‘suicide mission’
Hiroshi Mikitani, the CEO of Rakuten, speaks to CNN’s Selina Wang exclusively that it’s a “suicide mission” to be hosting the Tokyo Olympics this year – the opening ceremony for which is set for July 23.
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European Aquatics Championships, Budapest (HUN) – Day 8, Summary
Stunners (WR) from Kolesnikov, Hosszu is back, Britain shines in the relays Hungary kicked off the home party with a 1-2 in the 400m IM with Katinka Hosszu winning again, then Russia’s Martin Malyutin claimed gold in the 400m free, followed by a world record blast from compatriot Kliment Kolesnikov in the men’s 50m back.…
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Body Of Teen Who Went Missing Swimming In American River Found
Teen’s American River Drowning A Tragic Reminder Of Water Safety The death is a reminder that just because the water level is lower right now, it doesn’t mean it’s any less dangerous. That spot on the American River may be an ideal setting on a hot day, but it can also be a danger zone.
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Lack of Lifeguards Means No Swim Season for PPS Student-Athletes
Student-athletes who swim for Portland Public Schools will not have a season this year due to a lack of staffing at the pools. The district partners with Portland Parks and Recreation for pool time. Parks and Rec had to lay off multiple staff members last year and the department doesn’t have enough time to hire…