Drowning is the #1 cause of death for kids ages 1-4 and 64% of Black kids can’t swim. Paulana Lamonier is a New York City native who tweeted a few years ago that she wanted to teach 30 Black kids to swim. It went viral, she quit her job, launched ‘Black People Will Swim’ and now teaches Black folks to swim full time. By the end of this year, her organization will have taught 2,500 Black folks to swim. There’s a reason the stereotype ‘black people can’t swim’ has been around for decades — the segregation and privatization of swimming pools in the 1950s made it increasingly difficult for Black folks to swim. Paulana and ‘Black People Will Swim’ are fighting to empower Black kids and adults alike to reclaim the water for themselves. In this week’s Stay Tuned, we meet Paulana, her instructors, parents and kids involved in the program, and learn why swimming is so important to this community.
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California Teacher to Take on 28-Mile Swim Around New York | KRCR News Channel 7
A Northern California teacher is preparing to embark on an open-water swim on the East Coast. Lura Wilhelm teaches art to students at University Preparatory School in Redding, Calif. She’s been a swimmer since she was seven years old and swam at San Jose State University.
In recent years, she began ultramarathon swimming. Wilhelm has completed eight ultramarathon swims in the past, including a journey across the Catalina Channel, as well as the English Channel. Next, Wilhelm has plans to swim 28 miles around New York in July 2024, starting at the East River and ending at the Hudson River.
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Canadian Swimmers Chasing Dreams of Paris at Olympic Trials | CBC News: The National
Summer MacIntosh gives a dominating performance at Olympic trials to qualify for this summer in Paris. The 17-year-old star is the marquee name at the week-long trials, with more than 800 athletes chasing roughly 50 spots on Canada’s Olympic swim team.
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The Science of Swimming Fast With Dr. Jan Olbrecht | Inside With Brett Hawke
Renowned coach and physiologist Dr. Jan Olbrecht discusses modern approaches to sprint training in swimming.
Dr. Olbrecht shares insights from his extensive research and experience working with elite athletes. He explores topics like individualizing training programs, aerobic capacity development, recovery strategies, and periodization models.
Dr. Olbrecht also examines how biomechanics and technique continue to evolve. Coaches will gain valuable scientific perspectives and practical guidelines that can be applied to optimize their athletes’ sprint performance.
This interview provides actionable insights for implementing the latest research into swimming training programs. It’s a must-watch for any swim coach seeking to understand contemporary methods for developing speed in the pool.
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Hundreds spend Mother’s Day at Chicago beaches despite still being closed for swimming | FOX 32 Chicago
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Record-Holder Coaches Mandan Marlins Swimmers | KFYR-TV
When Lynzey Erickson was 6 years old, she swam for the Mandan Marlins. Years later, her daughter is also a swimmer.
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Two Olympic Trial Swimmers Hold Swim Clinic | WAVY TV 10
Two Virginia Beach natives have qualified for the Olympic swimming trials.
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Sydney Swimming Carnival Chaos After Fire at Sydney Aquatic Centre | 7 News Australia
There was chaos at a school swimming carnival today when a fire at the Sydney Aquatic Centre sent 2000 students running for the doors.
Investigators believe it started in a solar panel and quickly engulfed the roof.
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Jaden Francis on Leadership, Guam’s National Swim Team, Balancing College Life & Coming Home | KUAM News