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  • Arizonan Olympian, Brophy Alum Loses Everything in Palisades Fire | 12 News

    Jan 9, 2025

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    in Competition, History

    Gary Hall Jr. is one of the most decorated Olympians in history and is one of many fleeing southern Arizona.

  • Howard University Swim Team Visits Eatonville Pool | WKMG News 6 ClickOrlando

    Jan 9, 2025

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    in Diversity, Organization

    The only Historically Black College and Universities swim team competing at the Division I level paid a visit to Eatonville’s community pool on Wednesday.

  • Should G-String-Styled Swimwear Be Accepted in Fitness Centres? | Sunrise

    Jan 8, 2025

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    in Equipment

    A local council in New South Wales is causing division among locals after announcing a g-string style bikini ban on social media for its Blue Mountains Leisure Centres.  

  • 2 Drills to Improve Your Swim Starts | U.S. Masters Swimming

    Jan 8, 2025

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    in Masters, Technique

    Coach Abigail Fish discusses two quick steps for improving your swim start. With these two drills, you will be able to fix your dive technique without even needing a block.

  • New Program Aims to Prevent Drowning Deaths | A Current Affair

    Jan 8, 2025

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    in Learn To Swim, Organization, Safety

    New program aims to prevent drowning deaths A group of women are learning to swim for the first time thanks to a new program. (Broadcast 7 January, 2025)

  • 30 Minute Swim Workout To Crush Calories | Global Triathlon Network

    Jan 7, 2025

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    in Training

    If you’re looking for a structured swimming workout to help you burn calories and lose weight, look no further! Mark has devised an ideal punchy 30-minute workout, based on tabata intervals, to help you maximise your time in the pool.

  • Three Kings Brave Freezing Vltava River for Epiphany Swim in Prague | DRM News | AK11

    Jan 7, 2025

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    in Winter Swimming

    In a unique Epiphany tradition, three brave souls swam across the freezing Vltava River in Prague to commemorate the arrival of the Three Kings to Bethlehem. This event, celebrated on January 6, marks the 12th day of Christmas and the official end of the festive season for many Christians. The cold waters, near the historic Charles Bridge, symbolize the Baptism of Christ by John in the Jordan River. Czechs partake in this special swim to honor the religious significance of Epiphany, which commemorates both the arrival of the kings and the baptism of Jesus.

  • Adam Peaty: Overcoming My Darkest Moment, Nearly Quitting Swimming & Learning from Gordon Ramsay | High Performance

    Jan 7, 2025

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    in Competition, Mental Health

    We’re thrilled to welcome back Olympic gold medalist Adam Peaty to High Performance. In this episode, Adam returns for an honest and raw conversation about his extraordinary journey, sharing moments of triumph, vulnerability, and resilience.

  • China’s Winter Swimmers Take Icy Plunge for Health Benefits | AR1G

    Jan 6, 2025

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    in Winter Swimming

    In Harbin, China, a winter swim team braved subzero temperatures for a local swimming event on January 5. Among them was 70-year-old Feng Shangbin, who made a remarkable dive into icy waters, receiving applause from spectators. Feng, a long-time winter swimmer, praised the health benefits of the extreme cold, such as improved sleep and appetite. Liu Shurong, another team member, shared how winter swimming had alleviated her leg cramps. Harbin, known for its ice festival, experiences winter temperatures as low as -35°C (-31°F).

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