Swimmer's Daily

  • A typhoon devastated parts of Tokyo on the same day as the Ready Steady Tokyo karate test event.

    It has raised concerns for the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee with just 10 months to go until the city hosts the Olympic Games.

    But Yasuo Mori, deputy executive director of Tokyo 2020’s Games operation’s bureau, insisted the Organising Committee would be ready to tackle any possible effects should a typhoon occur during the Games.

     

  • Day one morning session at the 2019 World Para Swimming Allianz Championships in London, Great Britain. More information can be found on the World Para Swimming website.

  • The body of a nonverbal 9-year-old boy with autism was found in a swimming pool at an Inglewood park hours after he was reported missing at the same park, authorities said.

    Zavire Dion Portis was last seen just before 4 p.m. when he walked away from his mother’s car, which was parked at Edward Vincent Jr. Park, in the 700 block of E. Warren Lane, the Inglewood Police Department said in a written statement.

    “We got a call about 4 p.m. from a frantic mother that she had lost her child over here at Edward Vincent Park,” Lt. Neal Cochran told KTLA. The woman told police she had her three children with her when she stopped the car and got out to get a drink of water from a fountain.

    “When she went back to the car, the other siblings told her that the child had wandered off,” the lieutenant said.

    See KTLA5

  • Swimming or Open Water? Gregorio Paltinieri doesn’t want to choose. We interviewed the Italian at the FINA World Championships 2019 in Gwangju and talked about the differences and preferences of those two disciplines, #FINA #OpenWater

  • Ana Marcela Cunha, World Champion in 25Km Open Water Swimming, medallist in 10K, 5K & Team Event, talks about her experience after more than 20 years as an open water swimmer and over 10 years of professional career being on TOP! Congrats, Ana Marcela! Keep it up! #FINA #OpenWater

    https://youtu.be/tQBx3AZfMsM

  • Summer means different things to different people, and for swimmers, ponds and oceans characterize the season. Who doesn’t look forward to summer?

    After a cold winter, it’s time for bathing suit shopping and reopening the pool for all forms of relaxation. For the love of health, and your pool read on to know how to prepare the pool for summer.

    1. Get some pool toys

    Think of all the people you are likely to invite to your pool. Consider factors like their age, personalities, and hobbies. What kind of pool toys would they like?

    The idea is to make every experience by the pool as refreshing as possible. Hence you can get different kinds of floaters, handball and basketball equipment, and a couple of magazines for book worms.

    Swimming pool toys enhance its beauty as well as diversifying the activities swimmers can engage in by the pool.

    2. Prep your pool

    To “prep” your pool refers to cleaning and treating the water so that those using it can be safe and healthy. During winter water ponds gather lots of leaves, algae, and rubble. The unclean water can be a breeding ground for harmful bacteria.

    Therefore, once you remove the cover, it is time to clean it up. Vacuum and brush the pond a couple of times before you dive in. Ensure that it’s as clean as possible. It’s also crucial that you take samples of the water to professionals for testing.

    Feel free to ask those around you for their opinions regarding the cleanliness of the pool and its environment.

    3. Pre summer to-do list

    You look forward to spending as much time as possible in the water so there are some activities that you ought to do before summer.

    1. Buying pool toys. You have read about this in the first point.
    2. Buy, test, and repair pool equipment in time always.
      Imagine a situation where you realize the heater or robot cleaner is not working a few hours to the party. You call every specialist with reach, but none can get the job done in time. What do you do?
      Everyone looks forward to opening their water ponds for summer; thus, you don’t want any machine to derail your plans. So you should test the tools a few days to summer.
      As part of the pre-summer to-do list, check the ladder, filter, benches, and fences around your pool area.
    3. Pool cleaning schedule.
      You already know that during summer you will be cleaning the water pond often. You can choose to engage a cleaning company or do it yourself.  However, pool cleaning can be fun and easy if you get members of your household involved.
      Think of all the close friends and family that will spend their afternoons by the pool. Draw a schedule, and let everyone know their pool cleaning time. That way you won’t get exhausted doing everything by yourself.
    4. Get the towels ready. Isn’t that obvious?

    4. Refill your pool

    You can only do this if the water level has fallen, or if you had to drain the water for repairs. Experts advise that in case you need a refill, do so before you test and treat the water.

    5. Get some recipes for pool treats

    Nothing beats a sweet cocktail or lemonade in the course of a swimming session. There are tones of recipes you can download online. Get some of your best recipes and spice your pool time.

    Conclusion

    Following the right procedure of opening the pool is right for the swimmer’s health and safety. Everybody looks forward to an unforgettable summer which can easily be ruined by a dirty swimming pool.

    Guest post by Tom Peterson

  • 2019 Sacramento Walk of Stars honoree Summer Sanders tribute video.

  • Olympian and former Purdue diver Steele Johnson stops by BTN Tailgate.