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  • Oakland University Students Head To Olympic Swim Trials In Indianapolis | Click On Detroit | Local 4 | WDIV

    Jun 12, 2024

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    Local 4 was sent a mini-Eiffel Tower, which has brought some Paris to Indianapolis, where some Oakland University swimmers will get to see that replica in person.

  • Researchers Call For Action As Elite Swimmers At Heightened Risk Of Developing Melanoma | ABC News

    Jun 12, 2024

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    in Competition, Health

    Australia’s elite swimmers will hunt for gold at next month’s Paris Olympics, after years of training that has put them at a heightened risk of developing melanoma — a potentially deadly form of skin cancer.

    Reigning world 400m freestyle champion Sam Short, who is competing in this week’s Olympic swimming trials in Brisbane, was still a teenager when a melanoma on his back was diagnosed in 2022.

    The 20-year-old, who grew up heavily involved in surf lifesaving, joins other champion swimmers Cate Campbell, Julie McDonald and Susie Maroney, who are all known to have had melanomas removed.

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  • Australian Swimming Trials – Night 2 Highlights (MC) | Wide World of Sports

    Jun 12, 2024

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    Catch up on the multi-class race replays and post race interviews poolside from Night 2 of the Australian Swimming Trials. Between Alexa Leary, Tom Gallagher & Grant Patterson the second night of the trials sees plenty more great Australian swimmers book their tickets to Paris.

  • The Aussie Swim Stars Eyeing Paris Olympic Glory | The Back Page | Fox Sports Australia

    Jun 12, 2024

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    Olympic Gold medalists and world record holders Ariarne Titmus, and Kaylee McKeown have put the swimming world on notice with formidable performances at the Australian swimming trials.

  • NC Swim Classes Fill As Drowning Deaths Rise Nationally | Queen City News

    Jun 12, 2024

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    NC swim classes fill as drowning deaths rise nationally

  • Downtown Indianapolis Prepared To Host U.S. Olympic Swim Trials | FOX59 News

    Jun 12, 2024

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    The U.S. Olympic Swim Trials are coming to downtown Indianapolis, and crews are already working to ensure the area is prepared to host numerous visitors and provide activities for them to participate in.

  • Practice Underway At The US Olympic Swimming Trials | WTHR

    Jun 12, 2024

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    The swim trials will last nine days and there is something for everyone to enjoy. Starting Friday, Pre-party on Georgia Street which will have live music and food.

  • Australian Swimming Trials – Night 1 Highlights (MC) | Wide World of Sports

    Jun 12, 2024

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    Catch up on the multi-class race replays and post-race interviews poolside on Night 1 of the Australian Swimming Trials. Between Lakeisha Patterson, Jack Ireland & Brenden Hall the first night of the trials sees plenty of great Australian swimmers book their tickets to Paris.

  • Virginia Family Asks For Prayers After Mom Loses Hand In Florida Shark Attack | WTVR CBS 6

    Jun 11, 2024

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    A Virginia woman critically injured in a shark attack along Florida’s Gulf Coast on Friday “continues to make progress,” according to an update from her church in Glen Allen.

    Winns Baptist Church, where Elisabeth Foley is a member, said she was vacationing with her family in Walton County, Florida, when she was attacked by a shark.

    The 45-year-old wife and mother of three suffered severe injuries to her midsection and the loss of her left hand.

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