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The Science Behind a Freediver’s 29-Minute Breath Hold World Record | The Conversation
Most of us can hold our breath for between 30 and 90 seconds. A few minutes without oxygen can be fatal, so we have an involuntary reflex to breathe. But freediver Vitomir Maričić recently held his breath for a new world record of 29 minutes and three seconds, lying on the bottom of a 3-metre-deep…
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‘One Tough Swim’: The Ultimate Test of Endurance Under the Mackinac Bridge | MLive
Hundreds of swimmers faced a bucket list challenge on the 2025 Mackinac Bridge Swim by plunging into the Straits of Mackinac for a 4.5-mile journey alongside one of the world’s longest suspension bridges. The swim is considered one of the most grueling organized swims in the Great Lakes region, but it comes with rich rewards…
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Trump Says Olympics Would Have Been Canceled in Los Angeles if National Guard Takeover Didn’t Happen | The National Desk
President Trump said Tuesday that if he did not send National Guard troops to Los Angeles, the Olympics would not be happening in the city.
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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…