Month: June 2021
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11-Year-Old Saved Friend From Drowning Thanks To Free Swim Lessons | The Kelly Clarkson Show
Across the country an overwhelming number of black youth struggle with swimming and water safety training. Twin brothers Thurman and Torrence Thomas are working to change that through their non-profit Tankproof, which provides free swimming lessons to children in their New Orleans community. Thurman and Torrence share the near-death experience that inspired their mission, and…
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Minister for Sport Inspects Progress at Sandwell Aquatics Centre
A significant milestone has been reached at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre, which is currently under construction in Smethwick, as the tiling of the main competition pool, which will be used for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, has now begun. Nigel Huddleston MP, Minister for Sport and Tourism, and Ian Reid, Chief Executive of Birmingham 2022,…
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Elite Swimmers Confirm Their Presence in Setúbal | MunicÃpio de Setúbal
More than a hundred of the world’s elite open water swimmers, including some of the best athletes today, have already confirmed their presence in the only Olympic qualifying competition in Portugal, to be held on June 19 and 20, in Setúbal.
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What Ian Thorpe Thinks Of Singer-Turned-Swimmer Cody Simpson’s Chances Of Making The Olympics | The Project
Why Cody Simpson went from singing to swimming and what Ian Thorpe thinks of his chances of making the Olympics.
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My58 Superstars: Sacramento Swimmer Chases Olympic Dream
Patrick Sammon’s passion for the water is crystal clear. He took the first jump at around age 3 — and has been swimming ever since. Although the pandemic presented many challenges for athletes, Patrick says it actually worked out in his favor. He’s also committed to Arizona State to train under the legendary Bob Bowman,…
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Young Man From Brockton Drowns at Quincy Beach, Police Say | WCVB Channel 5 Boston
Witnesses say the 19-year-old was swimming after a ball, but he quickly began to struggle and went other the water.
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As Beachgoers Return, Crews Remind Swimmers of Water Dangers | WOOD TV8
With the arrival of hot summer days comes a reminder from officials about beach safety.