Swimmer's Daily

  • With summer just around the corner, a new survey revealed that just over half of Americans knowingly contribute to swimming pools becoming dirtier.

    The survey, conducted by Sachs Media Group, found that specifically 51 percent of people reported using public swimming pools as communal bathtubs. The people who participated in the survey reported they used the pools as a substitute for showering, as well as cleaning off after working out.

    “When dirt, sweat, personal care products, and other things on our bodies react with chlorine, there is less chlorine available to kill germs,” said Dr. Chris Wiant, chair of the Water Quality & Health Council, in a press release. “Rinsing off for just 1 minute removes most of the dirt, sweat, or anything else on your body.”

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  • LEN can look back upon another brilliant year both in terms of having truly outstanding events and enjoying financial success – as it was presented and agreed at the LEN Congress held in St. Petersburg today.

    Tamas Gyarfas LEN Treasurer LEN Congress 2019 Hilton Hotel St. Petersburg Russia May 09 – 11, 2019 Day0 11/05/2019 Photo G.Scala/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto
    Paolo Barelli LEN President LEN Congress 2019 Hilton Hotel St. Petersburg Russia May 09 – 11, 2019 Day0 11/05/2019 Photo G.Scala/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto
    David Sparkes LEN General Secretary LEN Congress 2019 Hilton Hotel St. Petersburg Russia May 09 – 11, 2019 Day0 11/05/2019 Photo G.Scala/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto
    Paolo Barelli LEN President LEN Congress 2019 Hilton Hotel St. Petersburg Russia May 09 – 11, 2019 Day0 11/05/2019 Photo G.Scala/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto
    LEN Congress 2019 Hilton Hotel St. Petersburg Russia May 09 – 11, 2019 Day0 11/05/2019 Photo G.Scala/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto
    Paolo Barelli LEN President LEN Congress 2019 Hilton Hotel St. Petersburg Russia May 09 – 11, 2019 Day0 11/05/2019 Photo G.Scala/Deepbluemedia/Insidefoto

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  • Len Congress St. Petersburg (RUS) – 11 May 2019

  • In the second episode of our new wellbeing series, Simon and his son Ethan, visit their local lido to swim together, a place where they can get away from everything and be together as father and son. Simon then takes part in some cold water swimming in the River Ouse. The practice is hugely beneficial in dealing with stress and depression, and Simon hears from some swimmers about how it’s benefited them.

  • Twenty-two Los Angeles lifeguards have filed a grievance with the city for developing rashes and respiratory problems following a swim exam at a freshwater lake.

    The Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday that the lifeguards were treated for “swimmer’s itch” — a condition caused by an allergic reaction to microscopic parasites.

    The grievance claims the parks department was warned of the possible risk of parasites, but instructed the lifeguards to take the exam anyway.

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  • With less than 48 hours to go until the start of the FINA/CNSG Diving World Series – who’s ready?

  • Get your tickets July 1 for U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming taking place at CHI Center Omaha June 21 – 28, 2020!

  • The penultimate leg of the 2019 FINA/CNSG Diving World Series concluded on Sunday May 12 in Kazan, Russia, as Great Britain’s Jack Laugher and China’s Yang Hao topped the men’s individual events and Canada’s Jennifer Abel and DPR Korea’s Kim Mi Rae triumphed in the women’s springboard and platform events.

  • Enjoy some impressions from the first day of the FINA Champions Swim Series 2019 in Budapest – FINA’s brand new competition! The third and final leg of this new series will take place in Indianapolis (USA).

    Enjoy some impressions from the second day of the FINA Champions Swim Series 2019 in Budapest – FINA’s brand new competition! The third and final leg of this new series will take place in Indianapolis (USA).

    We had a quick chat with Michael Andrew (USA), Katie Melli (USA) and Vladimir Morozov (USA) after the Mixed 4 x 100m medley relay at the FINA Champions Swim Series 2019 in Budapest.