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  • Swimmers Take on Copenhagen Harbour by Night | The Star

    Aug 28, 2023

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    rokur
    in Open Water

    Fluorescent buoys lit up the darkening canals, as swimmers took on the waterways of Copenhagen at sunset on Friday (August 25) to complete a two-kilometer course through the city center.

  • Chicago Triathlon Cancels Swim Portion Due to Dangerous Conditions in Lake Michigan | CBS Chicago

    Aug 28, 2023

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    rokur
    in Triathlon

    All participants will now partake in a run-bike-bike portion of the triathlon starting at the swim start area.

  • How to Get the Perfect Timing for Your Freestyle Swim | Global Triathlon Network

    Aug 27, 2023

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    rokur
    in Technique, Triathlon

    Perfecting your freestyle swim timing is really important when it comes to getting faster in the water. Do it wrong and you’ll be creating unnecessary drag that slows you down and makes you work harder. Get it right and you’ll glide through the water with ease! So here’s how to get your timing just right!

  • Body Recovered From Siloam Springs Kayak Park After Swimmer Reported Missing | 5NEWS

    Aug 27, 2023

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    rokur
    in Safety

    The park was closed while several agencies helped find a missing swimmer Saturday morning.

  • ‘Swim With Gaza’ Campaign: Many Take a Dip in Message of Solidarity | Al Jazeera English

    Aug 27, 2023

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    rokur
    in Charity, Organization

    People in cities around the world are taking part in a swimming campaign to show solidarity with Gaza.

    The funds raised will be used for swimming lessons for Palestinian children.

    Al Jazeera’s Youmna El Sayed reports from the event in Gaza where many beginners took their first dip in the sea.

  • Shark Bites 9-Year-Old Swimming in Shallow Water at Oak Island

    Aug 25, 2023

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    rokur
    in Nature

    A 9-year-old was bitten by a shark Wednesday afternoon while swimming in the ocean in Oak Island.

    See WRAL News
  • Sheboygan Fire Department: Distressed Swimmers in Lake Michigan Rescued by “Good Samaritan” | MSNBC

    Aug 25, 2023

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    rokur
    in Safety

    At least one Michigan lawmaker is calling her state the “anti-Florida” after passing a series of progressive policies that seem to directly contradict legislation coming out of the Sunshine State. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joined American Voices with Alicia Menendez to discuss. 

  • CNBC’s Stock Draft: Olympic Swimmer Erica Sullivan Sits in Third With Amazon and GE | CNBC Television

    Aug 25, 2023

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    rokur
    in Competition, Organization

    CNBC’s annual stock draft is underway. Celebrities, athletes, and financial gurus join ‘Power Lunch’ to make their picks.

  • Mason City Swim Coach Steve Hugo on the New Natatorium | Globe Gazette

    Aug 25, 2023

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    rokur
    in Swimming Pools
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