Month: July 2021
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Shark Sighting Clears Water at Narragansett Town Beach | WPRI
Swimmers were pulled out of the water Thursday at Narragansett Town Beach after a shark sighting was reported.
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Gold Medalist Gunnar Bentz Gears up for His Final Run at Tokyo Olympics | 11Alive
Team USA swimmer and two-time Olympian Gunnar Bentz wants to become a leader and a mentor for his younger teammates.
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El Dorado Hills Swimmer Will Make a Splash at Tokyo Olympics | ABC10
For Bryce Mefford, competing at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics is summed up in one word, “unbelievable.” The Oak Ridge High School graduate is set to make his Olympic debut in Tokyo next week. Mefford earned his spot on the U.S. Squad in the 200-meter backstroke event. It’s something his parents are still trying to wrap…
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Special Report: Las Vegas Swimmer Comes Out of Retirement to Compete in Tokyo Olympics | FOX5 Las Vegas
A Las Vegas swimmer came out of retirement to go for gold at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Swim For a Mile Outdoor Pool Challenge | Swim Ireland
The Swim for a Mile Outdoor Pool Challenge takes place in outdoor heated pools across Ireland! Benefit from 8-10 weeks of coached training to prepare you for the timed mile or half-mile event in August!
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Cancer Survivor’s Loch Swimming Challenge In Memory of Sister | STV News
A cancer survivor who lost her sister to the disease is planning to swim in as many lochs as possible to raise money for charity.
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Teen Drowns In Groton While Swimming With Friends | CBS Boston
Firefighters found the teen after he had been in the water for a little more than an hour.
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Swimmers Katie Ledecky, Phoebe Bacon Represent Stone Ridge School in Tokyo Olympics | myMCMedia
Two Tokyo Olympic swimmers — Katie Ledecky and Phoebe Bacon — are alumnae of Stone Ridge School for the Sacred Heart in Bethesda. The two graduated five years apart, but it poses the question, is there something in the water at the all-girls Catholic School in Bethesda.
