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  • Joseph Schooling: My Mistake Was the Complacency to Think That This Will Last Forever | The Straits Times

    Apr 2, 2024

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    in Competition

    Eight years after his stunning success at the Rio Olympics, Singapore’s greatest athlete Joseph Schooling has called time on his career and has announced his retirement.

    In an exclusive interview, Joseph talks frankly to ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath about his career – from the Olympic gold to mistakes made, and the next chapter of his life.

  • Swimmer Found Dead After Falls Lake Drowning Near Wake Forest, Officials Say | CBS 17

    Apr 2, 2024

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    rokur
    in Safety

    Swimmer found dead after Falls Lake drowning near Wake Forest, officials say

  • Singapore Olympic Swim Champion Joseph Schooling Retires | CNA

    Apr 2, 2024

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    rokur
    in Competition, Learn To Swim, Organization

    Singapore’s only Olympic gold medallist Joseph Schooling announced on Tuesday (Apr 2) his retirement from competitive swimming. “It comes a time when everyone has to flip the page, turn a new chapter. This is my time to do that,” the 28-year-old told CNA.

  • Swim Coach Celebrates 60 Years Inspiring Students in and Out of the Pool | 6abc Philadelphia

    Apr 2, 2024

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    rokur
    in Competition, Organization

    CONGRATS, COACH! Since 1964, Coach Roy Snyder has made quite a splash at Wilson High School. This year, he’s entering the hall of fame!

  • St. Paul Offers Free Youth Swimming Lessons This Summer | KARE 11

    Apr 2, 2024

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    rokur
    in Learn To Swim, Organization, Safety

    City leaders helped kick off “April Pool’s Day” with free swimming activities Monday at Great River Water Park and opening registration for free lessons this summer.

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

    Apr 1, 2024

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    rokur
    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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    rokur
    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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    rokur
    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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    rokur
    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

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