Author: rokur
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Called up Last-Minute: How 14-Year-Old Julia Yeo Helped Singapore Win SEA Games Gold | CNA
At just 14, national swimmer Julia Yeo was called up at the last minute to replace an injured teammate in Singapore’s 4x100m medley relay at the SEA Games in Bangkok, with no time at all to warm up. The result was a gold medal. Days earlier, Julia had also broken Tao Li’s long-standing national record…
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“I Knew They Were Already Gone”: Bonham Mother Grieves Loss of Three Kids in Drowning | FOX 4 Dallas
A mother in Bonham talked to FOX 4 News on her effort to save her three children from drowning in a local pond. Through grief, she’s holding on to memories of her boys. FOX 4’s Vania Castillo has more.
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Should Parents Be More Worried About Sports Betting? | BBC Global
According to the NCAA, 67% of students on college campuses are bettors — and 6% of students who bet have lost more than $500 in a single day. This week, Katty Kay talks to author Michael Lewis about why he thinks people aren’t paying enough attention to the risks of sports betting — and what…
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Every Recorded Shark Attack in Sydney’s History | news.com.au
This is every recorded shark attack in Sydney’s history, based on available historical and contemporary records.
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Fueling Like an Olympian: What Team USA Athletes Actually Eat | Unfiltered Waters
In this episode of Unfiltered Waters, Katie sits down in Austin, Texas during the USA Swimming Pro Swim Series with Olympic champions Katie Ledecky, Bobby Finke, Simone Manuel, Kieran Smith, and Jack Alexy to break down how elite athletes actually fuel training, competition, and recovery. From pre-practice meals and post-race nutrition to cooking habits, travel…
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3 Brothers Drown After Falling Into Icy Pond Near Bonham, Authorities Say | CBS Texas
The sheriff’s office said two of the boys, ages 8 and 9, were pulled from the water by first responders and a neighbor. Crews immediately began life-saving measures before the boys were transported to the hospital, where they later died.
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Sonar for Moving Water Rescue | Fire Engineering
Jack Gramlich discusses using sonar technology while searching for victims in surf and swifwater rescue situations. He discusses some operational challenges in these environments, including managing currents, aeration and white water, and secondary scans.