Author: rokur
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One of four swimmers rescued from Minneapolis lakes dies
After the death of one of four swimmers critically injured in Minneapolis water emergencies this week, authorities warned swimmers and boaters to be extra cautious this weekend. City beaches have far fewer lifeguards than usual because of COVID-19 cutbacks, Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson said in a news release Friday. On Tuesday, two men were…
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Feature: New Bern Aquatic Center
The New Bern Aquatic Center welcomes swimmers as the facility opens to the public for the 2020 summer season. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic site restrictions apply: maximum capacity is 75, face masks are encouraged however, not allowed in swimming pool, physical distancing is advised. The New Bern Aquatic Center, operated by New Bern Parks…
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Alexandre Despatie becomes World Champion at home | Montreal 2005 | FINA World Championships
Alexandre Despatie put on a show in his home town Montreal to become World Champion in the Men’s 3m Springboard event! It was a phenomenal day for the Canadian who scored 813.60 points with a sequence of perfect dives. Enjoy this epic moment from the 2005 edition of the FINA World Championships!
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Reopening Measures for Swimming under COVID-19 Pandemic | Hamilton Aquatics
At Hamilton Aquatics, safety our swimmers and coaches are of paramount importance. With the restrictions on swimming slowly being lifted in Dubai, this video gives a visual demonstration of how swimming training can resume under the current global pandemic of COVID-19.
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Doctor cautions people who are seeking alternative swimming spots
The beach at Menominee Park in Oshkosh has become a popular place to swim, and Howard residents are enjoying the Duck Creek Quarry. Creeks and rivers can be tempting too, but one local pediatrician is cautioning people about swimming in some of these areas. According to Dr. Abby Smolcich of ThedaCare Physicians Pediatrics-Darboy, “There can…
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World champion swimmer Maggie MacNeil has outgrown the family pool
Watching gold medalist Maggie MacNeil of London try to work out in the backyard pool she learned to swim in, is like watching a dolphin in a too-small aquarium, one or two strokes and she’s at the wall. MacNeil is making the best of a bad situation by swimming with a weight resistance machine, but…
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Luckys Lake Swim – Swimmer Engagement and Environmental Impact
A presentation on how open water swimmers can have a positive environmental impact on a lake or other bodies of water.
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Drone video shows great white sharks swimming just off the coast of Ventura County beach | ABC7
Anyone planning to visit a Southern California beach this Father’s Day weekend should keep in mind that great white sharks have recently been spotted off the coast. Full story: https://abc7.com/pets-animals/drone-v…
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What is electric shock drowning and how can you avoid it?
As summer begins in North America, know the risks and signs of electric shock drowning (ESD). In this episode of Learn Something New™ by NFPA Journal®, you’ll learn what ESD is, how you can detect the risk, and some of the ways to prevent it. Learn more at https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education…. https://youtu.be/KbHNe35f-NM