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  • Did you know squirrels swim? Some even try to paddleboard

    Sep 25, 2019

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    rokur
    in Nature

    In Maine, we swim with the squirrels.

    Maine wildlife photographer Karl Ramsdell was paddleboarding across the Saco River in August when he caught a sight not many people have likely seen – squirrels swimming alongside him.

    “We thought we were seeing things,” Ramsdell told NEWS CENTER Maine.

    See News Center Maine

  • Merle Liivand to Swim the WOWSA Ocean Fest 2019 10k in a Mermaid Monofin

    Sep 25, 2019

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    rokur
    in Open Water

    See Oceanfest2019 on Instagram and wowsaoceanfest.com

     

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    Come meet Merle Liivand, a real life Estonian mermaid as she swims the 10k at WOWSA Ocean Feat in a FINIS monofin.

    A post shared by WOWSA Ocean Fest (@oceanfest2019) on Sep 24, 2019 at 7:10pm PDT

    Image courtesy of Merle Liivand

  • How Chanel Miller took her story back after her rapist’s lenient sentence

    Sep 25, 2019

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    rokur
    in Crime

    For years, she was known to the world as “Emily Doe,” the survivor of a sexual assault that garnered national attention in part because her attacker served only three months in prison, a sentence that sparked outrage. This week, Chanel Miller is stepping into the spotlight with a new memoir, “Know My Name.” Miller sits down with Amna Nawaz to tell her story.

  • Struggles of a Pro Swimmer | Cody Miller Vlogs

    Sep 25, 2019

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    rokur
    in Competition

  • It’s Jousting, But in Water

    Sep 25, 2019

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    rokur
    in Fun

    If you’ve read about King Arthur and his knights, or even watched “Game of Thrones,” you know what jousting is. But have you heard of water jousting? Think next-level jousting over a body of water. Horses are replaced by boats, and jousters don’t wear any armor—all they have to protect themselves is a small shield. Water jousting is a tradition in the harbor city of Sète, France, that goes back to 1666. Robert Bancilhon, 75, learned the sport from his father and passed it on to his son, Christophe.

    This Great Big Story was inspired by Genesis: https://www.genesis.com/

  • Using Surfing To Improve Mental Health in South Africa

    Sep 25, 2019

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    rokur
    in Health, Organization, Surfing

    Waves for Change is improving the mental health of young adults in South Africa by teaching them how to surf.

    The Fabled West Coast of South Africa produces some of the world’s most pristine surf. Here, a local social enterprise, Waves for Change, is working in the heart of Cape Town’s most deeply troubled Communities to help break the wave of violence that shapes township life. Using the untapped healing power of surfing to help thousands of young adults escape the endless cycle of gang warfare.

  • Greensboro Aquatic Center Becomes Largest Indoor Swim Facility in Nation With Addition of 4th Pool

    Sep 25, 2019

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    rokur
    in Swimming Pools

    A new place to splash around and get some laps in has officially opened in Greensboro.

    A grand opening for the fourth and newest pool at the Greensboro Aquatic Center was held Tuesday.

    The new 27,000 square-foot addition provides 19 extra swimming lanes, making Greensboro Aquatic Center the largest indoor swimming facility in the country. GAC says the new pool will offer more space for aquatic events and programs in high demand.

    See WFMY News 2

  • Olympic Dark Horse Episode 11 | Shane Tusup Vlogs

    Sep 25, 2019

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    rokur
    in Competition

  • Swimming champion, Mollie O’Callaghan, sets sights on Olympics

    Sep 25, 2019

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    rokur
    in Competition

    St Peters Springfield Year 10 student, Mollie O’Callaghan, started swimming at age four and was competing at seven. Recently, Mollie swam against top athletes from 155 different countries in Budapest in the World Junior Swimming Championships. Placing fourth in 100m backstroke, 100m freestyle and 50m backstroke and achieving personal bests for her swims, Mollie also helped her team achieve a silver medal in the freestyle relay.

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