Catawba County deputies say a 7-year-old boy was pulled from a body of water behind Bruce Meisner Park Wednesday evening. The incident is raising concerns about accessibility to swimming lessons across the Charlotte area.
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Boy, 5, Drowns in Neighbor’s Pool After Being Left Unsupervised Outside His Home: Police | People
The boy was left alone while his mother helped her daughter with a school project inside the home, said Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez
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‘David v Goliath Situation’: Aussie Swimwear Brand Locked in Trademark Battle With Rapper Eminem | News.com.au
An Aussie swimwear brand locked in a trademark battle with US rapper Eminem has likened the legal drama to a “David v Goliath situation” as the case moves forward.
The renowned American rapper – whose real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III – has opposed the trademarked name of the brand Swim Shady after IP Australia first approved the trademark in October 2024.
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Free Swimming Lessons | KSTP 5 Eyewitness News
A Minneapolis group is stepping up to address a vital community need. The Minneapolis chapter of Jack and Jill says water safety is a critical issue, especially for Black children who face disproportionate drowning rates nationwide. They’re teaming up with V3 Sports to offer free swim lessons to families this month, and Megan Poole with Jack and Jill Minneapolis and Molly Belk with V3 Sports join us to share more.
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We Had One Hour to Learn Olympic Artistic Swimming! Who Will Win the Final Performance? | What Now
Imy and Manu dive in to learn artistic swimming from the young pros at CAS. They’ve got just one hour to master the basics and pull together a full routine. Then it’s time for the final performance in front of the tamariki.
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The Ultimate Freestyle Guide | Built From 1,000 Swim Technique Analyses | Tri Coaching Finland
Find the one mistake slowing you down most — and get the first fix to use in your very next session.
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How To Swim Faster: 4 Essential Freestyle Drills | Global Triathlon Network
Swimming faster isn’t just about grinding out endless lengths. In fact, one of the best ways to level up your speed is to slow things down and sharpen your technique.
In this video, we break down four simple swim drills that can help triathletes and swimmers of all abilities build a longer, smoother, and more efficient stroke.
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‘Empathy, Affection’: Rio Beach Accessibility Project Gets People With Disabilities Swimming | ANC
On The Scene: A beach accessibility project in Rio de Janeiro brought people with disabilities and reduced mobility into the waters of Copacabana on March 7, using specialized amphibious wheelchairs and volunteer support to provide inclusive ocean access. The “Praia Para Todos” (Beach For All) initiative, started by Instituto Novo Ser in 2008, offers adapted equipment including aquatic chairs with special wheels designed for sand and water, along with infrastructure such as beach ramps, accessible pathways, and trained volunteers who assist participants to dip and swim in the sea.
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Lifeguards Save Swimmer From Drowning off Vero Beach Coast | WPBF 25 News
A group of lifeguards are being celebrated for their heroism after rescuing a swimmer in distress at South Beach Park in Vero Beach on Monday afternoon.