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  • Sydney Man Takes Love of Swimming to New Level With Quirky Aquatic Tasks | Today Show Australia

    Jan 29, 2026

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    Noah Bootes has racked up millions of views online for his quirky aquatic tasks, ranging from playing a game of pool to mowing the lawn—all underwater.

  • Spring Lake Swimmer With 4.4 GPA Is Also a Published Author With a Purpose | 13 On Your Side

    Jan 29, 2026

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    in Competition, Organization

    Patrick Goran’s book “Letters To Grandpa” has raised more than $45,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association.

  • Ashley Is Hanging Out With Former Olympic Swimmer Barbara Starke Jordan | Good Day Sacramento

    Jan 29, 2026

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    in Competition, History

    The Winter Olympics are approaching, but we’re already looking ahead to the 2028 Summer Games happening in LA. Ashley Williams is with a former Olympian, Barbara Starke Jordan, who’s looking forward to the games returning to California.

  • Called up Last-Minute: How 14-Year-Old Julia Yeo Helped Singapore Win SEA Games Gold | CNA

    Jan 29, 2026

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    At just 14, national swimmer Julia Yeo was called up at the last minute to replace an injured teammate in Singapore’s 4x100m medley relay at the SEA Games in Bangkok, with no time at all to warm up.

    The result was a gold medal. Days earlier, Julia had also broken Tao Li’s long-standing national record in the women’s 200m backstroke.

    Julia and her coach Jerome Teo look back on the chaos, the preparation behind it and how she’s staying grounded after a breakthrough moment.

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  • “I Knew They Were Already Gone”: Bonham Mother Grieves Loss of Three Kids in Drowning | FOX 4 Dallas

    Jan 29, 2026

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    in Safety

    A mother in Bonham talked to FOX 4 News on her effort to save her three children from drowning in a local pond. Through grief, she’s holding on to memories of her boys. FOX 4’s Vania Castillo has more.

  • Should Parents Be More Worried About Sports Betting? | BBC Global

    Jan 28, 2026

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    in Competition, Organization

    According to the NCAA, 67% of students on college campuses are bettors — and 6% of students who bet have lost more than $500 in a single day.

    This week, Katty Kay talks to author Michael Lewis about why he thinks people aren’t paying enough attention to the risks of sports betting — and what we all can do about it.

  • Every Recorded Shark Attack in Sydney’s History | news.com.au

    Jan 28, 2026

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    This is every recorded shark attack in Sydney’s history, based on available historical and contemporary records.

  • Fueling Like an Olympian: What Team USA Athletes Actually Eat | Unfiltered Waters

    Jan 28, 2026

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    in Competition, Nutrition

    In this episode of Unfiltered Waters, Katie sits down in Austin, Texas during the USA Swimming Pro Swim Series with Olympic champions Katie Ledecky, Bobby Finke, Simone Manuel, Kieran Smith, and Jack Alexy to break down how elite athletes actually fuel training, competition, and recovery. From pre-practice meals and post-race nutrition to cooking habits, travel fueling, and lessons learned the hard way, this conversation offers practical, real-world insight for athletes at any level. Whether you’re a swimmer, parent, or just trying to optimize performance, this episode shows why nutrition is one of the biggest competitive advantages in sport.

  • 3 Brothers Drown After Falling Into Icy Pond Near Bonham, Authorities Say | CBS Texas

    Jan 28, 2026

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    The sheriff’s office said two of the boys, ages 8 and 9, were pulled from the water by first responders and a neighbor. Crews immediately began life-saving measures before the boys were transported to the hospital, where they later died.

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