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  • Chinese Swim Team Could Be Retrospectively Disqualified for Doping | The Project

    Apr 21, 2024

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    in Competition, Doping

    A bombshell report has revealed that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned substance months before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and the World Anti-Doping Agency knew about it.

    It means our Aussies could get new medals if they’re disqualified.

  • Chinese Swimmers Tested Positive for Doping Before Tokyo 2020 | Reuters

    Apr 21, 2024

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    rokur
    in Competition, Doping

    Twenty-three Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned drug called Trimetazidine, which is found in heart medication, months before the Olympics began in Tokyo in July 2021.

    Read Reuters
  • Phillips Swim Club Prepares for Its 95th Season | WCPO 9

    Apr 19, 2024

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    rokur
    in Organization, Swimming Pools

    The closing of Sunlite Pool at Coney Island hit home for the volunteers who work year-round to maintain the Phillips Swim Club. The pool has been open for 95 years and members are determined to help it see 100.

  • Keeping Mindful of Swim Safety as Temperatures Warm | K8 News

    Apr 19, 2024

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    rokur
    in Learn To Swim, Safety

    Keeping mindful of swim safety as temperatures warm

  • Teen Swimmer Minke Janse Van Rensburg Achieves Record-Breaking Success | SABC News

    Apr 18, 2024

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    rokur
    in Special Olympics

    The 19-year-old swimming sensation from George, Minke Janse van Rensburg, is continuing to make her mark in major tournaments. She palmed in three gold and two silver medals in the Trisome Games World Swimming Championship in Turkiye last month. And also broke the 50m butterfly and 100m freestyle Down Syndrome world records at the SASA II gala in Durban earlier this month, where she won another 16 gold medals.

  • The Ultimate Guide To Pool Landscaping Ideas

    Apr 18, 2024

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    rokur
    in Sponsored Post, Swimming Pools

    Transforming your pool area into an oasis is more than just a luxury choice — it’s an enhancement to your life quality, an investment in the value of your property and a statement about your personal style. With endless options for pool landscaping, it’s essential to approach this aspect of your home design with a mix of creativity, practicality, and sustainability. This extensive guide is crafted for homeowners and pool owners alike who desire to elevate their outdoor spaces with stunning pool landscaping.

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  • Look, Throw, Don’t Go: How to Save a Life When a Swimmer Is in Distress | 12 News

    Apr 17, 2024

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    rokur
    in Safety

    12News is working to keep you and your family safe around water. Here’s what to do if you see someone actively drowning and why water watchers are important.

  • The World’s Only Streaming Headset for Swimming Just Got Better | New Atlas

    Apr 17, 2024

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    rokur
    in Equipment

    We’ve tested 50 different waterproof headset designs over the 22-year history of New Atlas, and a clear favorite emerged in 2021 when Zygo launched its initial headphones focussed on the audio needs of swimmers. This week a 2nd-generation Zygo was announced for May 2024 delivery, with enhanced audio, longer range, longer battery life, lap counting, and on-the-go charging.

    See New Atlas
  • Springfield on Course to Open All Swimming Areas Fully Staffed With Lifeguards | WWLP-22News

    Apr 17, 2024

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    rokur
    in Organization, Safety

    The City of Springfield has begun training lifeguards for the coming season and a new policy has them excited about the possibilities.

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