Month: August 2023
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Hundreds in Chicago Come Together for Friday Morning Swim Club | NBC News
Friday Morning Swim Club is bringing hundreds of strangers together in Chicago for a quick dip in Lake Michigan. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch takes a deep dive into how the founders of the group accidentally started it.
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The 2023 Swimming World Champs Were the Best Ever | Propulsion Swimming
Propulsion Swimming recaps the remarkable 2023 World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka. We witnessed sheer dominance as Australian freestyle swimmers, both male and female, emerged as the undeniable champions, securing an astounding 10 gold medals out of 17 freestyle events, including relay triumphs. Sam Short, Kyle Chalmers, and Cam McEvoy showcased their unstoppable talent, while Ariarne…
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Before and After Photos Show Dire Conditions at Popular Texas Swimming Hole Jacob’s Well | KSAT 12
Did you know Jacob’s Well has been closed for swimming since last June? Long-term drought has resulted in little-to-no spring flow and unsafe conditions. Groundwater from the Cow Creek formation of the Trinity Aquifer feeds Jacob’s Well, and it’s monitored by both BSEACD and the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
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Death of 12-Year-Old Paddleboarder Reinforces Importance of Safety Rules on Mission Bay
The San Diego Police Department’s Harbor Unit is asking for witnesses to come forward as they continue to investigate a jet ski crash that killed a 12-year-old girl on a paddleboard. The crash happened just before 2:00 p.m. Saturday on Mission Bay near De Anza Cove. It’s unclear what led up to the crash, but…
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Australia’s Top Female Swimmer Kaylee McKeown Has Hit Back at Sporting Great | The Daily Telegraph
Australia’s top female swimmer Kaylee McKeown has hit back at sporting great Cate Campbell for her inflammatory criticism of the American swim team.
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Curious Hammerhead Shark Gets Within Feet of Shocked Swimmers | USA TODAY
A group of swimmers in Palm Beach, Florida, had a close encounter with a hammerhead shark that swam towards them, then scurried off.
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Explosion Damages North Providence’s Town Swimming Pool | WPRI
The North Providence Pool and Fitness Center is closed until further notice after an apparent explosion rocked the building last week.
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Swimming Banned at Some Robert Moses Beaches Following Shark Sighting | CBS New York
Some of the beaches are closed at Robert Moses State Park after a dead tiger shark washed ashore Wednesday morning.