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A Melbourne teenager has made history by becoming the youngest person ever to swim between Port Phillip Heads. Kristy Mayr reports.
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Woman dies after being pulled from waters near ‘Spitting Caves’ in East Oahu, Hawaii
A Sunday afternoon turned tragic at a popular spot in East Oahu.
Emergency officials responded to a swimmer in distress at “Spitting Caves†just before 2 p.m.
“A female in the water that had difficulty in the water. Two of her friends went in to try to assist her and unfortunately, they weren’t able to help her enough,†said Rick Mauer, acting battalion chief with the Honolulu Fire Department.
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Man dies after being pulled from Great Chesapeake Bay Swim
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A swimmer in distress died Sunday after being pulled from the water during the Great Chesapeake Bay Swim.
Anne Arundel County firefighters and police responded to a medical emergency at 11:15 a.m. in the water between the eastbound and westbound spans of the Bay Bridge, about 2 miles east of Sandy Point State Park. The race started at the park 45 minutes earlier.
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Stingray charges ‘foolish’ swimmer taunting it
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The video of a giant stingray charging at a man in waist-deep water has gone viral. This unbelievable video has been a highlight of morning news shows today after the man appears to play a game of chicken with this deadly creature.
The Age reports on June 9, that the man actually dives at the stingray, taunting the creature in shallow water. The gigantic stingray is about the size of the man who for some reason decided to taunt the humongous creature, which created one dangerous situation.
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First swimming pool just for canines opens in Spain
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The resort – about 30 minutes from Barcelona – is a five-star hotel for pooches with a pool designed to be the right depth for dogs of all shapes and sizes.
The large aqua park also includes a water slide, as well as extra tough inflatables.
Manager Federico Cano said he had seen a resort that allowed dogs to swim alongside humans, and he decided to take it one stage further by making a resort that was only for dogs.
He said: ‘I don’t see why dogs should not be allowed to enjoy a swim when the weather gets hot just like people can – especially here in Spain where it gets really hot.
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I still get abuse from Twitter trolls, says Rebecca Adlington
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She is one of Britain’s most successful sportswomen and a double Olympic gold-medal winner, but the swimmer Rebecca Adlington has revealed that Twitter trolls repeatedly accused her of letting the country down after she won bronze in London 2012.
The 25-year-old said she had blocked thousands of people on Twitter and still regularly received abuse via the social networking site. “It was something I never expected,” she said. “I have never wanted to be famous, you definitely don’t get into swimming for the fame.
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Former Olympic Swimmer Ian Crocker visits Chippewa Falls
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It’s not every day that a decorated former U.S. Olympian pays a visit to Chippewa Falls. Five-time medalist Ian Crocker did just that Saturday morning.
Crocker, who won three gold medals, a silver and a bronze during his time on the U.S. Olympic Swimming Team, hosted a youth swimming clinic Saturday at the Chippewa Valley Family YMCA. With about 70 participants, the Mutual of Omaha Breakout! Swim Clinic focused primarily on the basic fundamentals of swimming with Crocker also making a point to illustrate to the swimmers the hard work it takes to be successful in the sport.
“Mostly it’s just foundation stuff with swimming, which is important with the young, fundamental swimmers who are just starting out,†Crocker said about the clinic’s focus. “But it’s also important for the older kids to be reminded of the foundation and how to keep efficient. But beyond that, I think the main goal and the reason we come is to show them that yes, we started out with a dream, followed it and ended up making the Olympic team. But there’s nothing unique about us. We worked hard and kept at it when a lot of other people failed.â€
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Family Focus: Swimming Lessons
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The weather is warming up, and so is the pool. Before you know it, your little one will be asking to go for a swim.
“It’s nice to have a base so I know they are safe,†Becky Stroklund says.
She’s talking about swim lessons.
For many kids, those lessons will be the first time they have to do something that requires leaving mom and dad.
It’s a lifelong skill these children will use forever.
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USA Swimming CEO Chuck Wielgus makes first public apology to sexual abuse victims
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USA Swimming CEO Chuck Wielgus publicly apologized to sexual abuse victims for the first time since the scandal came to light four years ago.
“I’m sorry,” he said to open the statement. “These are powerful words some people have wanted to hear from me for a long time. I have been criticized in blogs, and most recently in the petition opposing International Swimming Hall of Fame induction, for not apologizing for not having done more to prevent sexual abuse by coaches.”