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This 7-foot-7 NBA rookie is learning how to swim â€” in a class full of children

Sep 27, 2019

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in Safety

Swimming lessons at the Charlestown Boys & Girls Club, located in Boston, went on as normal Wednesday.

Well, almost normal.

Among the throng of children getting theirÂ taste of swimming for the first time, there was Tacko Fall, Boston.com reported. The former UCF standout who now plays for the Boston Celtics proved itâ€™s never too late to learn how to swim.

While Fallâ€™s size â€” he stands 7-foot-7 â€” gives him a big advantage on the basketball court, it certainly was a hindrance in the popular water game, â€œMarco Polo,â€ when trying to avoid getting tagged.

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Swim advisory on beach in Sanibel due to bacteria in the water

Sep 27, 2019

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in Health

The Florida Department of Health has issued a no swim advisory for the beach at Tarpon Bay Road on Sanibel.
This swim center caters to dogs: Oregon Tails

Sep 27, 2019

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in Nature

PAWS Rehab in Hillsboro does a little bit of everything: underwater treadmill services, exercise therapy, puppy orientation to swimming, swimming lessons for dogs and dog dock diving.
Pool safety: first response safety steps that could save a life

Sep 27, 2019

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in Health, Safety

Do you know what to do if someone is in trouble around water? http://education.abc.net.au/newsandar…
Can Sharks Smell Blood from Miles Afar?

Sep 27, 2019

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in Nature

The chances that one day you will encounter a shark are minuscule, small, shall we say, teeny tiny. And still, there are dozens of frightening myths surrounding these predators, even though most of them are misconceptions. For example, everybody knows that sharks have a very developed sense of smell thatâ€™s hundreds of times stronger than yours.
SwimOutlet Partners with International Swimming Leagueâ€™s Cali Condors

Sep 27, 2019

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in Equipment

The newly-formed International Swimming League (ISL) kicks off its first-ever meet on October 5-6 in Indianapolis andÂ SwimOutlet.com, the webâ€™s most popular swim shop, has partnered with local California-based team, the Cali Condors. Together, the two organizations have created theÂ Cali Condors Official Team StoreÂ featuring exclusive Condors merchandise, and are also working jointly to promote the team and its meets across various SwimOutlet.com media platforms throughout the three-month 2019 ISL season.

â€œWeâ€™re pleased to set up the new custom store for the Cali Condors through our industry-leading team store platform, while also bringing visibility and coverage of Cali Condorâ€™s ISL meets throughout the 2019 season,â€ said Jaime Benes, VP of Team Sales at SwimOutlet.com. â€œThe ISL team-based model is an exciting development for swimming and will increase enthusiasm, local support and coverage for our sport and its athletes. Weâ€™re looking forward to the new format.â€

The Cali Condors General Manager is four-time Olympic gold medalist Jason Lezak, who signed Caeleb Dressel, Lilly King and Ariarne Titmus, among other stars, to the Cali Condors squad.

â€œAs the biggest swim-specific retailer in the world, SwimOutlet.comâ€™s support of the Cali Condors and the inaugural ISL season with various coverage and promotions on their blog, videos, webpage and social media will help us reach more fans,â€ said Lezak. â€œThe ISL meets promise to be incredibly entertaining and will showcase our global roster of athletes, so getting the word out about this new chapter in the sport of swimming is a huge priority for our team and the league.â€

SwimOutlet.com has committed to featuring the Cali Condors meets on its social media platforms throughout the season with Instagram takeovers inÂ Indianapolis (IN),Â Naples (Italy),Â Washington, D.C.Â and Las Vegas (NV), while also highlighting theÂ teamâ€™s online storeÂ and ticket sales through a mix of online and email marketing promotions. Starting in October, SwimOutlet.com fans will vote on the Cali Condors â€œPerformance of the Month,â€ creating a specific video landing page to highlight race video and feature it prominently to customers.

Press release from SwimOutlet.com
What if Lenny Krayzelburg was never a swimmer?

Sep 27, 2019

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in Competition

Lenny Krayzelberg, 4-time Olympic Gold Medalist and Founder of SwimRight Academy sits down to answer your questions!
Elizabeth Beisel, an Olympic Swimmer, Is Competing on Survivor: Island of the Idols

Sep 27, 2019

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in Fun

SurvivorÂ has had its fair share of athletes and celebrities that have competed on the show, and this current season is no different. On the premiere ofÂ Survivor: Island of the Idols, castawayÂ Elizabeth BeiselÂ revealed that she was an Olympic swimmer.

Beisel’s statsÂ are astoundingâ€”sheÂ started swimming at the age of five, and she competed at the 2007 World Championships at 14. Beisel represented the United States in swimming for twelve consecutive years, which is the longest streak of any female athlete to ever swim for the USA, and it’s the second longest streak behind Michael Phelps.

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Swim Serpentine 2019: Swimming 1 mile in Hyde Park for the 26,500 people affected by NF in the UK

Sep 27, 2019

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in Charity, Open Water, Organization

Congratulations to our amazing NTUK Dolphins on completing the Swim Serpentine on a wonderful day in Hyde Park! Why not register for next year’s event?

https://nervetumours.org.uk/get-involved/challenge-hub/swim-serpentine