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.
Steve Miller from Ikelite discusses the changes in light and shape that take place when we submerge our cameras, and how these are accommodated with lenses, ports, and lighting. This will be helpful for beginning photographers in particular.
In waters as cold as eight degrees, brave swimmers took the plunge at the Jesus Green Lido in Cambridge, all in order to raise money for the Arthur Rank Hospice. The 91 metre long outdoor pool which dates back almost 100 years old played host to the fundraiser on Friday the 10th of May, when although the sun shone, temperatures struggled.
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Global sea levels are predicted to rise significantly over the next century due to climate change.With the world sinking, one startup is making waves with its concept for building cities not to resist rising water but to float on it.
May is international water safety month and the Goldfish Swimming School in Centereach wants to know if your children know how to swim?
