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Kolesnikov sets new WJR, Team GB clinches 4 titles Great Britain enjoyed a brilliant day at the European Junior Swimming Championships at Hodmezovasarhely, amassing four titles. Still, the best individual effort belonged to a Russian, Kliment Kolesnikov who set a new World Junior Record in the men’s 100m back.

A Navy SEAL trainee drowned after an instructor repeatedly dunked him underwater, violating training guidelines and contributing to the sailor’s death, according to a San Diego medical examiner’s report released Wednesday that called the incident a homicide. Seaman James Derek Lovelace died May 6 following a pool exercise at the grueling SEAL basic training course in Coronado. The Navy didn’t announce the death until days later after officials were questioned by The Virginian-Pilot and NBC News. Navy officials initially described the incident as a training mishap during a routine exercise. But numerous sources told NBC News and The Pilot that…

At last week’s Olympic swimming trials, spectators got to see the very best American swimmers compete to attend the 2016 Olympics. What they may not have known is that behind the scenes were creatures not often see poolside: Dogs. USA Swimming welcomed 30 therapy dogs at the Olympic swimming trials in Omaha, Nebraska, to help swimmers cope with stress and anxiety associated with competing. The therapy dogs appear to have been a resounding success, with at least one competitor claiming that the friendly pups improved her performance in the water. Read Bustle https://youtu.be/7hEWWZtKoYM

On July 4th, 2016, a group of experienced sailors in Maryland encountered a baby raccoon who somehow became stranded in the Chesapeake Bay at Swann Creek Marina, trying to stay above water and crying out for help. Luckily, they were able to tow the little coon back to land with the clever use of a life preserver and an inflatable motorboat. Read Laughing Squid https://youtu.be/i0Dsh96Jt_o

Your rheumatoid arthritis is flaring up? A trainer at your local gym suggests a safe and easy way to treat it: a three-minute session in a freezing tank, called whole body cryotherapy (WBC). He says not only will WBC help you put an end to rheumatoid arthritis pain better than an ice bath or pack, but also promises that a couple sessions will help with depression and weight loss! Not so fast. The problem is, this so-called “treatment” hasn’t been proven to do any of these things. And despite claims by many spas and wellness centers to the contrary, the…

Guest post by Poolview Spending the day by the pool or beach can be great fun, giving you and your family the opportunity to enjoy each other’s company, and go for a dip in the water to relax and cool off. However, although swimming is a fantastic way to exercise, as well as being fun for adults and children alike, the potential dangers of water should not be underestimated and this is an especially important consideration for children that cannot swim. 400+ people drown every year! To ensure that no one in your family becomes a drowning statistic this year…

Seven titles for seven nations A great opening day say seven titles going to seven nations, including the host Hungarians, to the joy of the capacity crowd at the city Hodmezovasarhely.

Freaking out about your trip to Rio de Janeiro’s 2016 Olympic Games? Then check out these tips from a native from the city of the dos and don’ts, and how to act like a local “carioca”. https://youtu.be/UlxHfWo1xPI