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  • Chicago River Swim to Be Held in Lake Michigan Due to Safety Concerns | ABC 7 Chicago

    Aug 20, 2024

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    in Open Water, Organization

    Although the event will begin on the river, swimmers won’t actually get to swim through the heart of the city.

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  • 50m Pool in Storage as Cork Swimming Club Seeks Site | RTÉ News

    Aug 18, 2024

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    in Swimming Pools

    A Cork swimming club has bought a 50 metre pool used in the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games with ambitions of finding it a permanent home in the county.

  • NYC Beaches Closed but People Are Swimming Anyway | FOX 5 New York

    Aug 18, 2024

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    rokur
    in Beach Life, Safety

    Beaches across New York City are closed for the weekend due to rip currents from Hurricane Ernesto. FOX 5 NY’s Richard Giacovis has the latest from the beach where people are having a good time regarless of the warnings.

  • NYC Lifeguard Shortage Alleviated by Community Swimming Program | PIX11 News

    Aug 16, 2024

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    rokur
    in Life Saving, Organization

    It’s the second year that dozens of NYCHA youth between 16 and 24 years old are paid to learn to swim.

  • Swimmer Luke Hobson Discusses Winning Two Olympic Medals in Paris | Nevada Sports Net

    Aug 15, 2024

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    rokur
    in Competition

    Olympic swimmer and Reno local Luke Hobson swung by Reno High for a live Q&A with our Alex Margulies in front of Husky students and faculty. Hobson discussed winning two medals in Paris and what is next for the swimmer.

  • Olympic Swimmer Ariarne Titmus Back Home | 10 News First

    Aug 15, 2024

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    rokur
    in Competition

    Champion swimmer Ariarne Titmus is one of Australia’s most decorated Olympians and was cheered on by the whole country as she soared to victory. The beloved sporting icon is back home and spoke to 10 News First.

  • Over 100 New Jersey Kids Learn How to Swim During ZAC Foundation’s Water Safety Camp

    Aug 15, 2024

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    rokur
    in Learn To Swim, Organization, Safety

    More than 100 kids took part in the ZAC Foundation’s Water Safety Camp at the Boys and Girls Club of Camden County on Wednesday.

  • Canadian Swimmer Prepares for Historic Fifth Paralympics | CTV News

    Aug 14, 2024

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    rokur
    in Para Swimming

    While Olympic athletes return home from Paris, Canadian Paralympic swimmer Katarina Roxon is preparing to compete. Garrett Barry reports.

  • Why It’s Hard to Find Swimming Spots in Quebec Lakes | CBC News

    Aug 14, 2024

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    rokur
    in Open Water

    Although the water is public in Quebec, all of the land around a lake can be privately owned, making it hard to find a place to jump in.

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