At 100 years old, Berlin’s Leopold Kuchwalek may just be the world’s oldest swimming instructor. He showed his moves while teaching a class of youngsters in the German capital, on Friday
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Swimming safely in European waters
Everyone enjoys a refreshing summer swim. The European Parliament believes in keeping Europe’s bathing waters clean. This is why the water quality of swimming sites is tested regularly so everyone knows the safest bathing sites in Europe. Enjoy the waves!
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Drunk woman bites man’s fishing line while swimming
A woman who was swimming while intoxicated in St. Augustine, Florida, allegedly bit a man’s fishing line Tuesday, reports local news station WJXT.
The man who was fishing from the pier told deputies upon arrival that the woman swan up to his line, cursed, took the line in her mouth and swam away.
According to the police report, Alexandria Turner, 22, “caused a scene” and was not cooperative.
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Sexual abuse survivor explains how she got justice against Canton swim coach
Haley Locke says she accomplished what she wanted, even though the man convicted of abusing her spent less than five hours behind bars.
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How a retired Olympic swimmer stays in amazing shape
For many of us, keeping a healthy workout routine isn’t easy, especially if we want to have a lean and fit body. We spoke with Dara Torres, a 12-time Olympic medalist, and she revealed her workout routine.
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Sarah Louise Rung | Paralympic Swimming Star | Trans World Sport
Sarah Louise Rung is Norway’s most decorated Paralympian. The 27-year-old swimmer has won four golds, three silvers and two bronze medals at the Paralympics, and she currently holds eight world records. Born and raised in Stavanger, on Norway’s western coast, her story is one of quiet inspiration. In September 2008, the then 18-year-old was advised by doctors to have a misalignment in her back corrected to avoid problems in later life. The surgery did not go as planned; a number of nerves were severed in her spinal cord and the teenager lost the ability to walk again.
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Town of LaSalle dedicates special day to Olympic swimmer Kylie Masse
The Town of LaSalle set aside Friday evening to celebrate world record holder Kylie Masse.
The Olympic medal-winning swimmer met with fans at the LaSalle outdoor pool following a parade along Front Road that started at 4 p.m.
“It’s incredible, honestly, to be here with all these kids,” said Masse as she signed autographs for a long line of fans. “That’s something I really treasured as a young athlete growing up, is looking up to older Olympians, so I want to be that person.”
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The Swimmer
As National Day approaches, Maju Kuala Lumpur proudly presents ‘The Swimmer’. Happy National Day! :)
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Keeping kids safe beyond swim-season
Keeping kids safe beyond swim-season