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  • One Male in Critical Condition After Drowning on Oceanfront, Two Still Missing | WAVY TV 10

    Sep 22, 2024

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    in Safety

    One male in critical condition after drowning on Oceanfront, two still missing.

  • Third Drowning Reported at Lewisville Lake in 1 Week | CBS Texas

    Sep 22, 2024

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    in Safety

    A 14-year-old from Duncanville drowned in Lewisville Lake Saturday afternoon, authorities confirmed.

  • Michael Andrew Bold Change: From Father-Coach to New Beginnings | The Social Kicks

    Sep 21, 2024

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    in Competition, Training

    In this gripping clip from Episode 193 of the Social Kick Podcast, Olympic Gold medalist Michael Andrew opens up about his significant career changes. After years of training under his father and longtime coach, Peter Andrew, Michael reveals his decision to embrace a new coaching environment and training regimen. He discusses the emotional challenges of stepping away from the familiar, his experience with solo training using USRPT, and the excitement of joining a team of elite pro swimmers. Tune in as he shares the journey of growth, support, and the thrill of pushing his limits!

  • Baltimore Rooftop Pool Leaks, Residents Evacuated | WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore

    Sep 21, 2024

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    in Swimming Pools

    Residents of a S Eaton Street building were evacuated Friday morning after the Baltimore City Fire Department determined the rooftop pool was leaking. Baltimore City Fire responded to Axel Brewers Hill, an apartment complex, to investigate a water leak just before 8 a.m. The fire department determined the leak was possibly compromising the integrity of the building, and residents were evacuated.

  • Racial Slur Scratched Into Student’s Skin; 2 College Swimmers Suspended | CBS 21 News

    Sep 21, 2024

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    in Crime, WTF

    Two members of the Gettysburg College swim team were suspended earlier this week after the college received reports that a racial slur had been scratched onto a student using a plastic or ceramic tool.

  • Call to Expand Swimming Education in NYC | PIX11 News

    Sep 21, 2024

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    in Learn To Swim, Organization, Safety

    The family of a drowning victim joined with swimming instructors and New York City Council members to call for expanded swimming education citywide, including in public schools.

  • New York City Councilmembers Want More Public Swim Instruction, Pools | CBS New York

    Sep 21, 2024

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    in Learn To Swim, Organization, Safety

    According to city records, there were seven drowning deaths this summer at New York City beaches. That’s the highest number of drowning deaths since 2019. CBS News New York’s John Dias reports.

  • Here’s Where You Can Find Swimming Lessons for Children on Autism Spectrum | CBS Philadelphia

    Sep 21, 2024

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    in Adapted Swimming, Organization

    Water safety is a year-round concern for families with children, especially those on the autism spectrum. Stephanie Stahl has more on the importance of swimming lessons for children and where you can find specialized lessons for children on the autism spectrum in the Philadelphia region.

  • Olympian Reveals Her Freestyle Technique | Effortless Swimming

    Sep 20, 2024

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    in Competition

    We asked Olympian Kiah Melverton how she swims so fast.

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