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  • Australian Kaylee McKeown Defends Her Title As 100m Backstroke Olympic Champion | ABC News

    Jul 31, 2024

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    Kaylee McKeown paid tribute to her late dad and became just the second woman to win consecutive Olympic 100m backstroke gold medals.

    Australia now has six gold medals at the Paris Olympics.

  • The Inspired Unemployed vs. Cody Simpson (Swimming Race) | The Project

    Jul 31, 2024

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    Matt and Jack from The Inspired Unemployed took on Cody Simpson in a swimming challenge, and it didn’t go too well for the boys.

  • Powerbase Sessions: Swimmer Freya Colbert | Loughborough University

    Jul 31, 2024

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    A look at Loughborough and Great Britain swimmer Freya Colbert’s gym workouts at Powerbase.

  • Swim South Florida: Mother Starts Non-profit Organization To Help Young Children Learn How To Swim | WPLG Local 10

    Jul 31, 2024

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    Florida leads the nation in child drownings. We are surrounded by beautiful bodies of water and its why swim safety is more than a story. It’s a priority for us.

  • Swimming For Jamaica: Josh Kirlew Hopes To Rival Athletics Success | Al Jazeera

    Jul 31, 2024

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    Josh Kirlew, a Jamaican swimmer, is one of two representing Jamaica at Paris 2024. Known for its athletic prowess, Jamaica is shifting focus to swimming, with Kirlew chosen as a flagbearer. Making his Olympic debut in the 100m butterfly, Kirlew hopes to inspire young Jamaicans, drawing motivation from Michael Phelps. His journey from a local pool in London to representing Jamaica reflects a broader push to elevate swimming in a nation renowned for track and field. Kirlew and fellow swimmer Sabrina Lyn are setting new standards for Jamaica’s swimming future.

  • Paris Olympics Faces Climate Challenge With Swimming Schedule For Seine | Associated Press

    Jul 31, 2024

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    in Environment, Open Water, Organization, Training

    The Paris Olympics bet against climate change when they scheduled some outdoor swimming events in the Seine River, and they may lose. Heavy rains are threatening to wash out the swimming portion of triathlon events.

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  • Team GB Win Men’s 4x200m Freestyle Relay Gold | Sky Sports News

    Jul 30, 2024

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    Team GB have another gold in the pool!

    Duncan Scott extends his lead over the chasing pack and gives himself some breathing space, building a lead of over a second from Team USA with 50 metres to go.

    Scott keeps pulling away and safely touches the wall to give Team GB a dominant win! They post a time of 6:59.43 and defend their gold from Tokyo!

    The United States take silver, with Australia finishing in the bronze position.

  • Daniel Wiffen Claims Gold For Ireland In 800m Freestyle | Sky Sports News

    Jul 30, 2024

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    Daniel Wiffen claims gold for Ireland in 800m freestyle

  • Maryland Ultra-marathon Swimming Katie Pumphrey Prepares For Artscape | WJZ

    Jul 30, 2024

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    Maryland ultra-marathon swimming Katie Pumphrey prepares for Artscape

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