Community Champion: Maine Community Swimming offers free swim classes for all ages
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Chinese Swimmer Swept Out To Sea Rescued By Japanese Coast Guard | India Today
A Chinese woman who was swept out to sea while swimming at a Japanese beach was rescued 37 hours later after drifting in a swimming ring more than 80 kilometers (50 miles) in the Pacific Ocean, officials said Thursday.
Japan’s coast guard launched a search for the woman, identified only as a Chinese national in her 20s, after receiving a call Monday night from her friend saying she had disappeared while swimming at Shimoda, about 200 kilometers (125 miles) southwest of Tokyo.
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Singapore To Build New Temporary Swimming Complex For 2025 World Aquatics Championships | CNA
Singapore is planning to build a new temporary swimming complex on a Kallang car park, in time for the World Aquatics Championships in July 2025. It will be one of the competition venues when the country hosts the best swimmers around the world. Rachel Teng and Nicolas Ng report.
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Hundreds Of Elite Swimmers Compete In Suburban Chicago Races | CBS Chicago
While it may be summertime, it’s no vacation for elite-level swimmers, including for those taking place in one of the top swimming events in suburban Westmont this weekend.
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Swimmers Flout Bacteria Warnings At Beach In Los Angeles | The Star
Beach-goers in sunny Los Angeles ignored or didn’t notice “no swimming” warnings on Wednesday (July 10) and hit the waves, as local health authorities warned of high levels of bacteria at fourteen Los Angeles County beaches.
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Swimming With Sharks? How You Need To Stay Safe At Florida Beaches | CBS Miami
With recent shark attacks in Florida, CBS News Miami’s Nikiya Carrero wanted to know if we’re really seeing more incidents and what might be behind them all.
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Woman Sets Record While Swimming To Raise Money To Help Veterans With PTSD | 10 Tampa Bay
Helping veterans who suffer from PTSD, a Sarasota woman took on a marathon challenge to raise awareness and money. Julie Madison was in the Gulf waters for more than 18 hours in her attempt to swim all the way around Siesta Key. It may not have ended the way she planned, but she still broke a record for the distance she did swim.
It was 4:20 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4th when Julie Madison started swimming. Her goal was to make it all the way around Siesta Key. “It was dark. It was actually beautiful. The stars were out. It was absolutely gorgeous. Very flat water as we were leaving so that was good news.”
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University Of Michigan Athlete Is Swimming Through Pain To Reach Olympics | Click On Detroit | Local 4 | WDIV
Elite athletes are incredibly focused and driven to compete at the highest level, sometimes overcoming great odds to succeed, especially for one University of Michigan swimmer who is punching her ticket to Paris while managing a serious health issue.
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Explore Ginnie Springs | Florida’s Hidden Gem in High Springs | Follow Me Away
Explore the crystal clear waters of Ginnie Springs, a hidden gem located in High Springs, Florida. This privately-owned paradise features seven unique springs, offering activities for all ages and interests. Whether you love swimming, snorkeling, tubing, kayaking, or the thrill of cave diving, Ginnie Springs promises an incredible adventure.