Author: rokur
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‘I Just Felt Like Such a Loser’: Olympic Champion Cate Campbell on Loneliness and Depression | The Sydney Morning Herald
In this episode, we talk to Cate Campbell. Australian Dolphin number 665 debuted at the Beijing Olympics in 2008 at the tender age of 16. The teenager won two bronze medals at those games, and that was only the beginning. In her 16-year career in the pool, Campbell won eight Olympic medals – four of…
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The Waikiki Roughwater Swim Brought in Hundreds of Swimmers | Hawaii News Now
An Australian nearly broke a 23-year-old record at The Waikiki Roughwater Swim this morning.
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Swim Safe: A Water Safety Special | CW7 Arizona
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1–4. Watch this special report for ideas on how to keep your kids safe around water.
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Colorado Man Plans to Swim Across Lake Powell | 12 News
A Colorado man is attempting to become the first person to swim the length of Lake Powell. Shane Schieffer set out on the water at 8:38 a.m. Tuesday morningr
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Hundreds of Swimmers Rescued From Dangerous Rip Currents | NBC News
Hundreds of swimmers along California’s coast were rescued over Labor Day weekend after they were caught in dangerous rip currents. NBC News’ Dana Griffin has more. See NBC News
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Families Celebrate Labor Day at Folsom Lake With Swimming and Sunshine | ABC10
Families spent Labor Day at Folsom Lake, enjoying swimming, paddling, and picnics as Sacramento’s summer heat lingered. Many came to escape their homes and savor one of the last warm weekends of the season. Some visitors noticed low water levels, but the lake still offered a popular spot for holiday gatherings. Families emphasized safety on…
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Body of Missing Swimmer Believed to Be Found off Anna Maria Island, Deputies Say | 10 Tampa Bay
Manatee County Sheriff’s deputies found a body in the water just west of Anna Maria Island. They believe it is the missing swimmer who was swept away by the tide over the weekend. The multi-agency search continued Monday morning after witnesses reported seeing 20-year-old Abhigyan Patel about 100 yards from the beach at 7 p.m.…
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‘People Want to Watch Swimming Because of Summer McIntosh’: Elizabeth Beisel on Summer at Worlds | CBC Sports
Elizabeth Beisel had a front-row seat to Summer McIntosh’s 4-gold-medal world championships as the in-arena host in Singapore. She touched on the challenge of keeping questions fresh when interviewing elite swimmers after a performance and the importance of meeting them where they are at.
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Florida Surfer, 72, Saves Father and Son From Rip Current off New Smyrna Beach | CBS Miami
David “Bean” Coffee said the rescues required some of the toughest paddling he’s ever needed to do.