Swimmer's Daily

  • City of Tracy World’s Largest Swim Lesson took place on June 20th 2019 at the Joe Wilson Pool.

  • USA Triathlon today announced a three-way partnership with USA Swimming and U.S. Masters Swimming to host open water swim races as part of two USA Triathlon-owned events this year, the inaugural Legacy Triathlon and the Toyota USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships.

    The alliance was forged as a way for the organizations to collectively grow the sports of swimming and triathlon. The open water swim competitions will introduce single-sport swimmers to the multisport community, while offering a valuable racing option for triathletes who wish to hone their open water skills.

    USA Triathlon, USA Swimming and U.S. Masters Swimming share many of the same members, making the partnership a natural fit. Athletes are not required to be members of any of the three organizations in order to compete in the open water swim events.

    “Since the launch of the Time to Tri growth initiative last year, USA Triathlon has operated under the philosophy that a rising tide lifts all ships,” said Rocky Harris, USA Triathlon CEO. “This partnership is a perfect example of working with two peer organizations who share our goals as well as our values. Triathletes across the country have found community and camaraderie through USA Swimming and U.S. Masters Swimming programs. At the same time, we believe there is an opportunity we haven’t fully realized to reach aspiring triathletes from the swimming community.”

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    Photo by Sonic Fitness

  • According to a report, there has been a rise in drownings.

  • Senior Chief Fire Control Technician Vien (Bob) Nguyen took one of the most famous swim call photos ever of his crew from the USS Olympia (SSN 717)

  • Yet another talented swim team is eyeing a bag full of medals at the CCCAN Championships over in Barbados, as T&T is set to defend its title in both the pool as well as the open water event while in Barbados.

    SPORT: TT Swimmers Off To CCCAN Championships

  • The warning issued Thursday also urged people to not eat fish caught in the lake or windsurf, kayak, paddleboard or ride Jet Skis there.

    Officials Warn People Not To Swim In Lake Hopatcong Due To Harmful Algal Bloom

  • A South Florida father and his family members had the fright of their lives when a toddler sneaked through a swimming pool security fence and fell into the water on June 23.

    Albert Passavanti knew something could go awfully wrong when saw his son Rocco, 1, walking inside the fenced pool area and chasing an inflatable ball floating on the water at his home in West Palm Beach.

    “Rocco noticed the ball get blown across the pool and he went for it,” Passavanti said on Facebook.

    See The Epoch Times

     

  • Accidental drownings are always a major concern this time of the year during pool season, especially for African American children, with the drowning rate being substantially higher. Eyewitness News spoke with one local swim club trying to cut down on some startling statistics while teaching vital lessons along the way.

    Thursday was a hot and steamy summer day, perfect for swimming lessons.

    The Nile Swim Club in Yeadon is offering a free swim clinic to combat childhood drowning. It’s the country’s only black-owned and operated private swim club, born out of segregation.

    “It was created 60 years ago. Six families got together because they were denied entry to other swim clubs in the area, bought this property and created a swim club that’s open for anyone and everyone to come and swim,” Lisa Ivery said.

    This year, the historic club is starting something new, something life-saving for the children — the No Child Will Drown In Our Town initiative.

    See CBS Philly

  • “Backstroke Barry” and “Sidestroke Sadie”