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  • Daniel Wiffin on Breaking a World Record, Distance Swimming Tips, and 2024 Olympics | Kyle Millis

    Apr 1, 2024

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    in Competition

    Olympic Distance Swimmer & World Champion, Daniel Wiffin, joins the Athletes Only Podcast with Kyle Millis to talk about everything from his early swimming career in Ireland to breaking the 800 Freestyle World Record and his tips for aspiring Distance Swimmers.

  • 2-Year-Old Girl Dies in Swimming Pool in Plainfield | WTHR

    Apr 1, 2024

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    in Safety

    The incident happened at the Richard A. Carlucci Recreation and Aquatic Center around 7:15 p.m. Friday.

  • Free Swimming Lessons and Training Programmes for the Youth | Newsroom Afrika

    Apr 1, 2024

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    in Learn To Swim, Safety

    Drowning remains a significant concern for many living along the coast, especially during summer.

    In response to the problem, the Warobile Lifesaving Aquatics Academy seeks to address this by giving free swimming lessons and training programmes, aimed at the youth.

    Nasiphi Same speaks to the founder of Warobile Lifesaving Aquatic Academy, Keith Abrahams.

  • International Athletes Train in Flagstaff for Paris Summer Olympics | AZFamily | Arizona News

    Mar 30, 2024

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    in Competition, Training

    With 7,000 feet of elevation, Flagstaff draws athletes from all over to train. Now it’s drawing international athletes as they begin training for the 2024 Paris

  • Sports-Filled Spring in Indy, Men’s D1 Swimming and Diving NCAA’s Underway | FOX59 News

    Mar 30, 2024

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    Sports-filled spring in Indy, Men’s D1 Swimming and Diving NCAA’s underway

  • Episode 65: How Nic Askew Has Helped the Howard University Swim Program Thrive | Kick Set Podcast | USA Swimming

    Mar 30, 2024

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    in Competition, Organization

    When Nic Askew took over the Howard University swim program, the team had not won a dual meet in 15 years. Since Askew took over, he has led the team to new heights as the nation’s lone Historically Black College & University (HBCU) swim team.

  • Cal’s Liam Bell Breaks Six-Year Record in 100 Breast at NCAA Championships | Pac-12 Networks

    Mar 30, 2024

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    in Competition

    Cal’s Liam Bell broke the NCAA record in the 100-meter breaststroke with a 49.53 at the 2024 NCAA men’s swimming and diving championships at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis on March 29, 2024.

  • Training at Altitude | An Olympic Dream With Freya Colbert (Ep.1) | Propulsion Swimming

    Mar 30, 2024

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    in Competition, Training

    The Aquatics GB Championships 2024 are set to be the British qualification meet for the Paris Olympics. For swimmers like Freya Colbert, this is a chance to realize a lifelong career goal of representing Team GB at an Olympic Games.

    Over the last 4 months, Propulsion Swimming has worked with Freya to capture her build-up to British Champs and see behind the scenes of what being an elite swimmer in Britain looks like!

    The first episode of this mini-series sees Freya head to altitude in Flagstaff, Arizona. See behind the curtain of a training extra she’s been tasked to do by coach Dave Hemmings; as well as, how she and the rest of the British Swimming squad adapt to isolation away from family and friends while on training camp.

  • Dean Summers Becomes First Man to Swim From Newcastle to Sydney | Sky News Australia

    Mar 29, 2024

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    in Open Water

    A 64-year-old Australian man has broken a major record, becoming the first man to swim from Newcastle to Sydney unassisted.

    Long-distance swimmer Dean Summers completed the 95km swim in 31 hours.

    “I’ve recovered well because I trained well,” Mr Summers told Sky News Australia.

    “It’s just been a really successful endeavour.

    “I’m really happy with it.”

    Mr Summers took on the challenge to draw back attention to Australian long-distance swimming.

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