Author: rokur
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Monaghan Mother ‘Amazed’ at Son’s Bravery in Sea Rescue | RTÉ News
The Irish mother of an Australian boy who swam for four hours through choppy waters off western Australia to get help for his family has said she is “amazed” at her son’s bravery and added she “knew he could do it”. 13-year-old Austin Appelbee made it across 4km of ocean to raise the alarm after…
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Michael Klim’s Comeback After Rare Illness ‘Attacked His Body’ | Australian Story | ABC News
Six years ago, Olympic swimming superstar Michael Klim was diagnosed with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP), a progressive autoimmune disease that causes muscle wastage and sensory loss. He almost lost his ability to walk, forcing him to rethink his identity and search for a new purpose. Klim, along with fiancée Michelle Owen and fellow Olympians…
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Lincoln Southeast Inclusive Swim Team Fosters Lifelong Friendships | KETV NewsWatch 7
The Lincoln Southeast inclusive swim team held their final home meet of the season, creating lasting friendships and promoting lifelong skills among athletes of all abilities.
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Teen Speaks After ‘Superhuman’ Swim to Save His Family Swept Out to Sea | ABC News
Austin Appelbee, 13, swam four kilometres to shore to get help for his family, who were rescued after spending up to 10 hours at sea. Read ABC News
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Investigation Into Girl Drowning in Swimming Pool | CBS Detroit
The Oakland County (Michigan) Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 5-year-old girl drowned in a club swimming pool and died.
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‘World’s Largest Swim Lesson’ Held in Hattiesburg | WDAM 7
‘World’s Largest Swim Lesson’ held in Hattiesburg.
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‘Not Today’: Teen Swims 4km to Save Family Stranded at Sea | 7NEWS
A 13-year-old Western Australian boy swam four kilometres through dangerous seas for four hours to save his family after they were swept out while kayaking. Austin Appelbee removed his life jacket partway through the swim, then ran another two kilometres to call for help after reaching shore. His mother, 12-year-old brother, and eight-year-old sister were…
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How Private Equity Is Reshaping Youth Sports in America | Bloomberg Television
Youth sports in America have become a massive business, with families now spending an estimated $40 billion a year on travel teams, coaching, and training. We follow one family’s journey and examine how the path to going pro has changed, and why private equity is so keen to get involved.
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What it’s Like to Swim at a Pro Swim Series | Day in the Life Vlog | USA Swimming
What does a 12-hour competition day actually look like? From warming up to finals, this video takes you inside a full day competing at a USA Swimming Pro Swim Series meet along side Gabriel Jett