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  • Bay Area Teen Raises Funds to Fight Cancer With Open-Water Swimming | KPIX | CBS News Bay Area

    Oct 16, 2023

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    in Charity, Open Water

    An East Bay teenager is contributing to the fight against cancer by swimming in the open water. Kenny Choi reports. (10-13-23)

  • Man Jumps Into World Trade Center Memorial Pool | CBS New York

    Oct 16, 2023

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    in Safety

    It’s about 30 feet down to the bottom. The man, 33, injured his leg. CBS New York’s Dave Carlin reports.

  • Bay Bridge Crash Survivor Inspires Others to Learn How to Swim | FOX 5 Washington DC

    Oct 16, 2023

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    in Safety

    Our FOX 5 Nana-Séntuo Bonsu inspired by one Marylanders survival story decides to learn how to swim and share her own story.

  • Iowa GOP Reps, Former Competitive Swimmer Speak at Gov. Reynolds’ Harvest Festival | KCCI

    Oct 16, 2023

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    in Organization
  • How the Fastest Female Backstroke Swimmer Turned Grief Into Gold | 60 Minutes Australia

    Oct 16, 2023

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    in Competition

    The very best athletes in the world all know success is not achieved without pain. The relentless preparation and training needed to make it to the top of any sport hurts. But the agony Australia’s backstroke golden girl, Kaylee McKeown, has endured is much more than physical. Three years ago, on the cusp of her Olympic debut, her dad Sholto died. The heartbreak of losing him could so easily have ended Kaylee’s swimming career.

    Instead, she did something remarkable. On assignment for 60 MINUTES, Nine’s Sylvia Jeffreys reports how Kaylee turned her sorrow into a superhuman strength.

  • South Hadley Woman to Finish Swimming the Entire Length of Connecticut River | WWLP-22News

    Oct 16, 2023

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    in Open Water

    Kari Kastango will be making her final swim to complete the entire length of the Connecticut River on Sunday.

  • Fibreglass Swimming Pools Sydney

    Oct 16, 2023

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    in Sponsored Post, Swimming Pools

    When it comes to creating the ultimate backyard oasis, a swimming pool is often at the top of the wish list for many homeowners. In the beautiful city of Sydney, where the sun shines generously and the summers are hot, having a swimming pool can transform your outdoor living space into a haven of relaxation, entertainment, and fun for the whole family. Among the various pool options available, fibreglass swimming pools have been gaining immense popularity in Sydney due to their outstanding benefits and features.

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  • Gary on the Go – Pumpkins Floating in the Pool | FOX40 News

    Oct 13, 2023

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    in Fun

    Saturday, October 14 from 12PM – 2PM at the Christine Thompson Aquatic Center for a chance to swim to your pumpkin of choice! This popular event features Halloween-themed arts and crafts, family-friendly carnival games, photo booth, trunk or treat, costume contest, and pumpkin decorating!

  • UNC Swimming & Diving Comes Together for Swim Across America | GoHeels

    Oct 13, 2023

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    in Competition

    For the second year in a row, the UNC Swimming and Diving program has rallied in support of two Tar Heels who received cancer diagnoses, including Sue Walsh, the greatest swimmer in program history, and their director of operations, Keri Cleary.

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