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What’s going around: Summertime troubles
Swimmer’s ear and poison ivy — that’s what doctors at Novant Health Pediatrics South Ballantyne are seeing.
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‘Swim at your own risk:’ Waukesha County transitions to beaches without lifeguards starting August 15
As lifeguard staff availability changes, the Waukesha County Parks lifeguard-staffed beaches at Fox Brook Park and Menomonee Park will begin to transition to “Swim At Your Own Risk” beaches beginning Thursday, Aug. 15.
“Switching the beaches to all Swim at Your Own Risk allows us to extend the swim season for residents and visitors for as long as the weather will allow,†said County Executive Paul Farrow. “The park beaches are a great place to stretch out the summer fun before school begins.â€
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Valley man to swim from Alcatraz while shackled in bid to give hope to others
A Valley man will be taking quite the swim this weekend.
As part of the “Escape The Rock” event, Michael Murtaugh will swim across the San Francisco Bay from Alcatraz to the shoreline. Hundreds will be making the swim and then running seven miles in a duothalon.
Murtaugh is swimming with a message about addiction, and to bring that message home, he’s swimming with his ankles shackled.
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Katie Ledecky, 22, Is Stronger Than Ever As She Sets Sights on 2020 Olympics
When Katie Ledecky became ill during the World Championships in Gwangju, South Korea and had to pull out of two of her races, we expected nothing less of the 15-time World Championship gold medalist. After suffering from a mysterious illness that caused headaches, insomnia, an elevated heart rate, and loss of appetite, the 22-year-old came out on top and took home the gold medal for the 800-meter freestyle and silver medals for the 400-meter and the 4 x 200 meter freestyle relay.
“We had the World Championships. It wasn’t the week I was hoping for. It wasn’t the week I was expecting to have. I got a little sick and had to pull out of two races, but I was happy that I was able to build enough strength to swim my last two races, and come away from the meet with a gold and two silvers,” Ledecky said in an exclusive interview with Prevention.com.
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Jamesville Beach reopens for swimmers
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Family of woman killed by sharks recalls daughter’s last moments
The family of Jordan Lindsey, 21, who died in the Bahamas, spoke exclusively to “GMA” about the changes they want to see to protect other people from sharks.
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City of Leicester swimmer selected for British junior team
William Bell, 17 shares his story of being selected to represent Team GB at the World Championships in August 2019.
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Take a tour of the Bond University Sports Centre
Did you know that Bond University students receive access to Bond’s state-of-the-art Sports and Aquatic Centre? Join Australian Dolphins swimmer Elijah Winnington for a tour.