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Lake Havasu swimmer dies after being struck by boat propeller

Jun 24, 2019

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rokur

in Safety

A man from Mesa has died after he was hit by a boat propeller while swimming in Lake Havasu. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Ismael Aguilar Ortiz, 26, was enjoying a day on the lake Sunday with four passengers.

Just before 1 p.m., he jumped into the water to cool off.Â The boat Ortiz had been driving began to drift away because of high winds and waves. Ortiz began to struggle in the water, so one of the boat passengers placed the boat into reverse to get closer to him. It was still in reverse when the woman left the helm and attempted to assist Ortiz out of the water. He was struck by the boat’s moving propeller, and died from his injuries.

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Photo by Shaan Hurley
Man drowns in Elk River trying to save female swimmer

Jun 24, 2019

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rokur

in Safety

A Wichita, Kansas man died Friday, June 21 while trying to save an unidentified female swimmer at the low head dam on the Elk River, a report from Missouri State Highway Patrol says.
Bond University unveils new swim facilities

Jun 24, 2019

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rokur

in Swimming Pools

Bond University will officially open an expansion to its aquatic centre tomorrow. The upgrade will enhance the already successful competitive program and add to the most advanced swim facility on the Gold Coast.

https://youtu.be/8XzQZmcRYCE
Ocean swimming changes skin microbiome, could raise infection risk

Jun 24, 2019

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rokur

in Health, Open Water

Ocean water exposure changes the human skin microbiome and could increase the likelihood of infection after swimming, according to findings presented at ASM Microbe.

â€œOur research demonstrated that ocean water washed off normal bacteria and simultaneously deposited ocean-borne bacteria onto the skin,â€ Marisa Chattman Nielsen, MS, a PhD candidate at the University of California, Irvine, told Infectious Disease News. â€œThese changes persisted for at least 24 hours, and this could present an opportunity for pathogenic organisms to cause infection.â€

Other studies have linked ocean water activities and infection. One study found thatÂ surfers are more likely to harbor antibiotic-resistant bacteria in their gut.

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https://youtu.be/QYBPEDwVc5Y
Swim Like Lucy Charles-Barclay | Swimming Technique Analysis

Jun 22, 2019

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rokur

in Technology, Triathlon

We’re very lucky here at GTN to be good friends with the awesome Lucy Charles-Barclay and we got to watch one of her swim sessions whilst in Samorin. Mark is here to review her stroke and gives us tips on where we can learn from the Ironman star!
Record-breaking numbers strip off for Dark Mofo nude swim

Jun 22, 2019

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rokur

in Fun

Almost two thousand people have stripped off in Hobart to take part in Dark Mofo’s annual nude swim.
Jack Conger Visits WW Gordon Elementary in Richmond, VA

Jun 22, 2019

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rokur

in Competition

Jack Conger paid a visit to an elementary school in Richmond, Virginia on Olympic day to share his story and path to success with students.
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2019 LIVE | Azores, Portugal

Jun 22, 2019

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rokur

in High Diving

Watch the fourth stop of Red Bull Cliff Diving 2019 LIVE on YouTube.
Video – Multiple Freediving World Champion and World Record Holder Talks About the Problem of Microplastics

Jun 22, 2019

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rokur

in Environment, Freediving

The Green Sail organization from Croatia filmed a video on the island of BraÄ in cooperation with Goran ÄŒolak, a multiple freediving world champion and world record holder, and supported by the local Draulik Dive Center, discussing the problem of microplastics in the Adriatic Sea.

Goran ÄŒolak is the most successful Croatian free-diver and one of the most successful free-divers in the history of diving in the world, who broke more than 30 national records in both Free Diving associations, AIDA and CMAS. ÄŒolak is currently AIDA’s most successful male athlete from AIDA World Championships with six gold, three silver and one bronze medal.

The objective of the video is to remind the local population and tourists on the importance of proper waste separation. Moreover, the video aims to familiarize the local population with the problem of microplastics, and overly-consumed and harmful plastic as one of the most critical problems of our time.

See The Dubrovnik Times