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  • A 50-Metre Freestyle Showdown | Out of My League | Episode 5: Erika Fairweather | RNZ

    Feb 21, 2026

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    rokur
    in Competition

    How to DAD challenges Olympic swimmer Erika Fairweather (Ngāi Tahu) to a 50 m freestyle showdown and, surprisingly, teaches her a few new tips along the way.

  • Howland Senior Swimmer Builds on Family Record Legacy | WKBN27

    Feb 20, 2026

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    rokur
    in Competition

    Howland senior swimmer Pete Delida builds on family record legacy

  • Dubuque City Council Approves $50,000 Pool Study Amid Aquatic Facility Expansion Plans | KCRG-TV9

    Feb 20, 2026

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    rokur
    in Swimming Pools

    The Dubuque City Council agreed Monday night to spend $50,000 to study its pools.

  • Swimmer Dies After Bystanders Pulled Him From Water | Hawaii News Now

    Feb 19, 2026

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    rokur
    in Safety

    A 32-year-old man was seen struggling to stay afloat and went underwater for a few minutes.

  • City of Austin Gearing up for Swim Season | KVUE

    Feb 19, 2026

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    rokur
    in Beach Life

    Season passes are now available for purchase and will last swimmers through Halloween. The pass also includes parking at Zilker Park.

  • World Aquatics Announces Major Changes to Its Competition Regulations

    Feb 18, 2026

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    rokur
    in Competition, Organization

    This morning, on 18 February 2026, World Aquatics announced a suite of major changes to its competition regulations, effective immediately. You can find the updated regulations on the World Aquatics website here.

    Below is a quick explainer I created using Google’s NotebookLM. Please note that it is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies.

  • Dubuque City Council Approves $50,000 Pool Study Amid Aquatic Facility Expansion Plans | KCRG

    Feb 18, 2026

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    rokur
    in Swimming Pools

    The Dubuque City Council agreed Monday night to spend $50,000 to study its pools as the city takes a step toward expanding or building a new outdoor aquatic facility.

  • 6-7 or 3-4? Discover the Right Number of Dolphin Kicks for Your Speed (Proven Method) | The Race Club

    Feb 18, 2026

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    rokur
    in Competition, Technique

    Understanding the importance of dolphin kicking in swimming can significantly impact your performance. While elite swimmers can execute a dolphin kick to 15 meters with incredible speed, it doesn’t necessarily mean this approach is suitable for everyone. If your dolphin kick is within one second of your regular swimming speed for a 25-meter distance, then utilizing the full 15 meters could be beneficial for you. However, for many swimmers, this isn’t the case.

  • Memorable Wins in Home Waters | European Aquatics

    Feb 17, 2026

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    rokur
    in Competition

    We look at incredible European Aquatics athletes who have competed in front of their home crowd, having been able to show their dedication and talent in a familiar place.

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