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  • Mobile Splash Pads Reopen and “Swim 1922” Hosting Swim Safety Classes | FOX10 News

    May 17, 2024

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    in Competition, Learn To Swim, Organization, Safety

    Mobile splash pads reopen and “Swim 1922” hosting Swim safety classes

  • Arlington Swim Club Closes for Good | WSBT-TV

    May 17, 2024

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    rokur
    in Organization, Swimming Pools

    After decades in South Bend, the Arlington Swim Club has announced it will be closing for good.

    WSBT 22 first reported in September 2023 that the pool was struggling to stay open due to steep property tax bills. Now, a key donor has pulled out, forcing the pool to lock up for good.

  • The Joy of Wild Swimming | Jules and Greg’s Wild Swim | BBC Scotland

    May 17, 2024

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    rokur
    in Wild Swimming

    “The wild swimming thing has really helped me level all the seasons.”

    Julie Wilson Nimmo and Greg Hemphill chat about their shared love of wild swimming and their Scottish identity.

  • Summer McIntosh Breaks Own World Record in 400M IM at Canadian Swim Trials | CBC Sports

    May 17, 2024

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    rokur
    in Competition, World Record

    Toronto’s Summer McIntosh broke her own world record in the women’s 400-metre individual medley, with a new best time of 4:24.38 at the 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Trials in Toronto.

  • Olympic Swimmers Share Water Safety Tips With Students | WCVB Channel 5 Boston

    May 16, 2024

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    rokur
    in Learn To Swim, Organization, Safety

    With summer right around the corner, Boston Public Schools is trying to make sure students know the importance of water safety.

  • Benoît Huot Shares His Insight on the Depth Canada Has in Swimming | CBC Sports

    May 16, 2024

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    rokur
    in Competition, Para Swimming

    CBC Sports’ Devin Heroux and Brittany Maclean caught up with the 20x Paralympic medallist poolside at the 2024 Canadian Olympic & Paralympic Swimming Trials: Finals.

  • NYC Mayor Adams Under Fire for Suggesting Migrants Are ‘Excellent Swimmers’ | PIX11 News

    May 16, 2024

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    rokur
    in WTF

    Mayor Eric Adams has come under fire for suggesting migrants could make good lifeguards because they are “excellent swimmers” during a news conference on Tuesday.

  • 40 Million US Adults Lack Swimming Skills, Contributing to Rise in Drownings | KSAT 12

    May 16, 2024

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    rokur
    in Learn To Swim, Organization, Safety

    One reason why people drown is that they don’t know how to swim.

  • California Woman Completes Historic Swim Without Wetsuit | KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

    May 16, 2024

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    rokur
    in Open Water

    A Pacifica woman completed a historic swim without a wetsuit.

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