Paralympic swimmer and gold medalist Jessica Long dishes on competing in her sixth Summer Games in Paris, and reflects on how much the games have grown since she first attended in 2004. Jessica also dishes on training with Michael Phelps, and her new children’s book “The Mermaid With No Tail.” Kelly also meets Ali, a former Yale swimmer who Jessica has mentored since she lost her foot in a tragic shark attack.
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Springville Swim Coach Arrested, Accused of Touching Teens as ‘Initiation,’ Police Say | KSL News
A swim coach was arrested last week after police say multiple allegations of sexual assault were made by former swimmers and coaches.
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Day 15 | Highlights | World Aquatics Championships – Doha 2024
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China’s Zhanle Backs up His World Record With Men’s 100M Freestyle World Title. | AQUA Doha 2024 | CGTN
China’s Pan Zhanle backed up his world record in the relays with a victory all his own Thursday, while American Claire Curzan became the first swimmer to claim two individual gold medals on a starring night for teenagers at the World Aquatics Championships.
The 19-year-old Pan won the men’s 100-meter freestyle at Aspire Dome, four days after swimming the fastest two laps in history with a time of 46.80 seconds in the lead-off leg of China’s gold medal-winning 4×100 free relay team.
He didn’t go quite as fast the second time around, but it was good enough for gold. Pan touched in 47.53 to stamp himself as one of the top contenders heading to the Paris Olympics.
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Day 14 | Highlights | World Aquatics Championships – Doha 2024
Day 14 at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha was another blast! Claire Curzan claimed her second gold medal of the championships, while Zanle Pan earned his first individual medal in the 100m Free. Finlay Knox delivered the biggest surprise of the evening, capturing gold in the men’s 200m individual medley
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Florida Bill Creates Voucher Program for Swim Lessons | WKMG News 6 ClickOrlando
A bill in Tallahassee would help families make sure their kids know how to swim.
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Making Connections at Hubbard Swim School | 12 News
An instructor with Hubbard Family Swim School told 12News the best learning happens when kids are enjoying what they’re doing.
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Swimmer Dies After Being Hit by Boat in Tolo Harbour | TVB Kabayan
Swimmer dies after being hit by boat in Tolo Harbour
Police identified the victim as 37-year-old Joshua Law Chun, who was reported to be a surgeon. -
National Treasure Lorraine Kelly Releases Her Debut Novel ‘The Island Swimmer’ | This Morning
National Treasure Lorraine Kelly joins us to discuss her debut novel ‘The Island Swimmer’, out today. The story is set in her beloved Orkney and follows a character called Evie who returns to the islands after leaving as a teenager. Lorraine’s busier than ever – not only has she found time to write her first book, but she’s been impressing audiences as Owl on The Masked Singer too!