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  • David Walliams: “Swimming The Channel Was Easy, Just Eat Cheese!” | Virgin Radio UK

    Jun 8, 2024

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    in Open Water

    The brilliant, bestselling David Walliams gets us chuckling about his new children’s book; Astrochimp, out now! He also gives Vassos some of his top tips on how to swim the channel

  • Swimmers Warned To Stay Out Of Lake Erie For Now Due To High Risk For Rip Currents | WKYC Channel 3

    Jun 8, 2024

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    in Open Water, Safety

    If your weekend plans included a swim at one of Lake Erie’s beaches, officials are urging everybody to stay out of the water due to a high risk for rip currents at many local swimming spots.

  • Tim Hinchey III, CEO Of USA Swimming, Talks About Transforming An NFL Stadium Into Swimming Pools | The Bob & Tom Show

    Jun 8, 2024

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    in Competition, Swimming Pools

    Tim Hinchey III is the CEO of USA Swimming, and he joins us to discuss the incredible transformation of Lucas Oil Stadium into a world-class swimming venue for the Olympic trials. Discover the history behind the event with a nostalgic nod to the 1924 trials held in Indianapolis. Learn about the ambitious goals for breaking attendance records, the meticulous preparations, and the high stakes for the athletes vying for a spot on the Olympic team.

  • Team Event: USA Returns to the Olympics | Artistic Swimming

    Jun 7, 2024

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    in Artistic Swimming

    For the first time since 2008, Team USA returns to the Olympic pool to compete in the Team event. Watch their victorious performance in the Team Free at the Artistic Swimming World Cup 2024 – Markham as they prepare for Paris 2024

  • New Life For A Historic St. Louis Swimming Pool | FOX 2 St. Louis

    Jun 7, 2024

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    rokur
    in Swimming Pools

    Last year, thieves forced the Fairground Park pool to shut down for the entire summer. The pool, which opened in 1958, and its predecessor date back more than a century. Their legacy goes far beyond swimming.

  • Road To The Olympics: American Swimmer Kate Douglass Medaled At Tokyo Olympics, Now Set Her Sights On | News 4 Tucson KVOA-TV

    Jun 7, 2024

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    in Competition

    In her debut Olympics three years ago, she earned a bronze in the 200-meter.

  • French Swimmer, Léon Marchand Aims For Olympic Glory • France 24 English

    Jun 7, 2024

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    rokur
    in Competition

    In this week’s edition of Destination Paris we look into one of the most exciting names in swimming, with French hopes high that Léon Marchand can earn gold in his home games. We also visit the neighbourhood of Dakar in which judo champion Mbagnick Ndiaye grew up.

  • Make-A-Wish East TN Grants Lenoir City Girl’s Wish To Swim In Family Pool | WATE 6 On Your Side

    Jun 7, 2024

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    in Charity

    Reagan Lively was diagnosed with Rett Syndrome at a young age, leaving her unable to walk and do normal kid things. Make-A-Wish East Tennessee gifted her and her family a pool heater, a pool lift and several other accessories.

  • New Lifesaving Swim Towers Set To Transform Marquette Beaches For The Better

    Jun 6, 2024

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    in Beach Life, Life Saving

    While Marquette beaches are busy this summer, there will be four new warning system swim towers built by a the U.P.-based company SwimSmart.

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