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  • Olympic Swimmer Ariarne Titmus Back Home | 10 News First

    Aug 15, 2024

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    in Competition

    Champion swimmer Ariarne Titmus is one of Australia’s most decorated Olympians and was cheered on by the whole country as she soared to victory. The beloved sporting icon is back home and spoke to 10 News First.

  • Over 100 New Jersey Kids Learn How to Swim During ZAC Foundation’s Water Safety Camp

    Aug 15, 2024

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    in Learn To Swim, Organization, Safety

    More than 100 kids took part in the ZAC Foundation’s Water Safety Camp at the Boys and Girls Club of Camden County on Wednesday.

  • Canadian Swimmer Prepares for Historic Fifth Paralympics | CTV News

    Aug 14, 2024

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    in Para Swimming

    While Olympic athletes return home from Paris, Canadian Paralympic swimmer Katarina Roxon is preparing to compete. Garrett Barry reports.

  • Why It’s Hard to Find Swimming Spots in Quebec Lakes | CBC News

    Aug 14, 2024

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    in Open Water

    Although the water is public in Quebec, all of the land around a lake can be privately owned, making it hard to find a place to jump in.

  • So What Happened at Paris 2024? | Swimming Reviewed | Olympics

    Aug 14, 2024

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    in Competition

    So what happened at Paris 2024? Léon Marchand delivered for France, with an incredible four gold medals and four new Olympic records, too. Summer McIntosh was the star for Canada, winning three individual gold medals and setting two Olympic records.

  • Chinese Swimmer Pan Zhanle Aims High While Staying Down-to-Earth | CCTV

    Aug 13, 2024

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    in Competition

    China’s swimming prodigy Pan Zhanle said in an interview that he will aim high while staying down-to-earth as he strives for better achievements in future competitions.

  • Is It Safe to Swim in the River Seine? | BBC Global

    Aug 13, 2024

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    in Environment, Open Water

    France invested $1.5 billion (£1.2bn) to clean up Paris’ River Seine, but tests show that it is unsafe to swim after heavy rains.

    Does this mean that the money went down the drain – figuratively and literally?

    BBC senior journalist Petra Zivic interviewed Dan Angelescu, the founder of Fluidion, a company monitoring water quality in the French capital.

  • 317 Miles: Breaking The Longest Non-Stop Swim Record – Ross Edgley | Chris Williamson

    Aug 12, 2024

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    in Open Water

    Ross Edgley is an endurance athlete and an author.

    Ross just broke the world record for the world’s longest non-stop river swim. It took over 2 days with no sleep, no stopping or touching land. He’s also swum around the entire UK and competed head to head with sharks. Time to find out how his mind, body and preparation works.

    Expect to learn how Ross prepares for an endurance event, how you go to the bathroom when you’re locked in a wetsuit, what 50 hours of sleep deprivation whilst exercising feels like, Ross’ diet and daily routine, the scientific mindset of resilience, strategies to push yourself to your absolute limit and much more…

  • Nathan Adrian Breaks Down Pan Zhanle’s 100 Free World Record | Inside With Brett Hawke

    Aug 12, 2024

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    Pan Zhanle’s performance at the Paris Olympics was nothing short of historic. He clocked an astounding 46.40 seconds in the 100 Free, (plus 45.9 on a relay). This swim was not only a big personal best but also a significant milestone in the sport, demonstrating a new level of speed and efficiency in the 100 freestyle.

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