Category: Organization
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Local 10 Launches ‘Swim South Florida’ Campaign | WPLG Local 10
Florida leads the nation in child drownings. We are surrounded by beautiful bodies of water and it’s why swim safety is more than a story. It’s a priority for us.
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Transforming An NFL Stadium Into An Olympic Trials Swim Meet | USA Swimming
Take a look at how we transformed Lucas Oil Stadium into our venue for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming! The action takes place June 15-23 in Indianapolis. Get your tickets today to be part of the largest swim meet in history. Tickets: USA Swimming
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The Troubled History of Swimming Pools in the US | BBC Global
Public swimming pools in the US are a cherished summer destination for many Americans. However, the shadow cast by the history of segregation in these pools has left a lasting impact, particularly on Black Americans. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), black children aged 10 to 14 are seven times more…
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City of Edinburg Offering Swim Lessons for Children and Adults | KRGV
Summer is almost here and lots of kids are already out for summer break, with many hitting the pool to cool off, but it’s important to do it safely. Edinburg Aquatics Supervisor Nick Villarreal speaks with Channel 5 News’ Dina Herrera Garza on why it’s important to know how to swim. The city of Edinburg…
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The College Swimmer Behind the NCAA’s $2.7 Billion Lawsuit | House vs NCAA | Kyle Millis
Former college swimmer, Grant House, talks about his lawsuit, House vs NCAA, that recently was settled in court with a $2.7 Billion settlement from the NCAA that will change NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) for College Athletes forever. As a member of the Arizona State Swim team & representing Team USA on multiple occasions, Grant’s…
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Orland Unified School District Giving Out Free Swim Lessons to Elementary School Students | Action News Now
Orland City manager Pete Carr says swimming is an important safety lesson to learn, especially since there are many water holes and rivers in our area.
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‘Ditch the Ditches’ Encourages Safe Swimming This Summer | KRQE
‘Ditch the Ditches’ encourages safe swimming this summer
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‘Help Us, Please’: Raytown Swim Team Needs a Pool to Practice in This Summer | KMBC 9
A swim team in Raytown is looking for help. They’re without a pool to practice in this summer. For more than 50 years, the Woodson Sharks have practiced at the Woodson Estates pool. But this summer, their homeowner’s association voted to keep the pool closed. They posted on their website – citing a lack of…
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LMPD Officers Learn How to Teach Swimming Lessons to Kids | WHAS11
The goal is to have officers able to administer free swim classes at Fairdale and Sun Valley pools.