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  • Waikiki Roughwater Swim Kicks off Its 55th Year From Kaimana to Hilton | KHON2 News

    Aug 29, 2026

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    in Open Water, Organization

    Over 800 swimmers prepare for the 55th annual Waikiki Roughwater Swim. Register online by Aug 28 for $100 or join on race day.

  • Avoiding Deadly Infection While Swimming in Warm, Freshwater Lakes and Pools – What You Need To Know | WFAA

    Aug 29, 2026

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    in Health, Nature

    Eight-year-old girl in Louisiana recently developed dangerous infection after playing in a lake. Dr. Winter on what you need to know about the rare brain infection.

  • Swimmer Completes Epic Challenge | Bitesize News

    Aug 29, 2026

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    in Open Water

    British long-distance swimmer Neil Gilson has completed a two-year challenge to swim the length of Switzerland’s ten largest lakes, finishing at Geneva’s Bains des Pรขquis on Wednesday

    See worldradio.ch

  • Marathon Swimmer Jim โ€˜The Sharkโ€™ Dreyer Lugs 250 Cannonballs for 22 Miles | Click On Detroit

    Aug 29, 2026

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    in Open Water

    Earlier this month, one man didnโ€™t just go for a swim; he made a big splash with the challenging marathon he undertook.

    62-year-old Jim Dreyer lugged 250 cannonballs โ€” each one representing the nationโ€™s 250th anniversary.

    And he went the distance, swimming 22 miles.

    Read Click On Detroit

  • 6-Year-Old Back at School After Nearly Drowning | WUSA9

    Aug 29, 2026

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    in Competition, Safety

    Adonis Jackson, 6, continues to recover after nearly drowning at a summer camp without a lifeguard present, raising concerns over camp safety.

  • Highlights | Best of European Masters Championships 2026: Day 9 | European Aquatics

    Aug 28, 2026

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    in Diving, Masters, Open Water, Water Polo

    Diving masters continue to thrive whilst open water and water polo begins at the European Aquatics Masters Championships!

  • 6-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized After Near-Drowning at UDC Pool While Lifeguard Was on Break | ABC 7 News

    Aug 28, 2026

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    in Safety

    The mother of a 6-year-old boy who nearly drowned while attending a Nike summer camp at a pool on the University of the District of Columbiaโ€™s campus spoke with 7News about her son Adonisโ€™ recovery.

  • Woman and Dog Found Dead After Possible Drowning in Estero Homeโ€™s Pool | Gulf Coast News

    Aug 28, 2026

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    in Safety

    A woman and her dog died after they were found floating in a pool unresponsive on Wednesday night at a home on Colonial Walk North in Estero.

  • Swimmer Survives Gator Attack By ‘Aiming For The Eye’ | Inside Edition

    Aug 28, 2026

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    in Nature

    Athletes who compete in grueling Ironman competitions have to be able to handle just about anything, but an extreme sports coach recently encountered something beyond the scope of triathlons. Jonathan Bruney was swimming in South Carolina’s Savannah River when he was attacked by an alligator. The only way for him to save his life was to aim his thumb at the gator’s eye. Thankfully, Bruney lived to tell the tale of his frightening brush with a deadly predator.

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