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  • Entry Lists, Results, and Live Streaming From the Berlin 2023 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup

    Oct 4, 2023

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    in Competition

    See the World Aquatics event landing page, the entry lists on omegatiming.com, the eventual results on omegatiming.com, and the free live streaming on World Aquatics’ YouTube channel

  • Extreme Breath Holding Being Explained While an Athlete Holds His Breath for 17 Minutes

    Oct 4, 2023

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    in Freediving

    Athlete Brandon Birchak stood inside a tank of water and held his breath for 17 minutes while Derek Muller of Veritasium explained the mechanics of extreme breath-holding. Muller also attempted to put what he learned about the subject to good use.

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  • Manhattan Opens Its First Public Beach, but There Will Be No Swimming | NBC New York

    Oct 3, 2023

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    in Beach Life

    You can now go to a real Manhattan beach — and no, we’re not talking about the Brooklyn neighborhood or the famous coastal spot in Southern California.

    Gansevoort Peninsula opened Monday afternoon as the first public beachfront on the island, according to the Hudson River Park Trust. Located just west of the Meatpacking District, the 5.5-acre green space will feature a beachfront along with a salt marsh and a water access point for kayakers and non-motorized boats, the group said, “all with stunning views overlooking the Hudson River and lower Manhattan skyline.”

  • Every Child Should Be a Swimmer

    Oct 3, 2023

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    in Learn To Swim

    Interested in Swim Lessons, but can’t afford them? Every Child A Swimmer offers opportunities for low to no cost scholarships for qualified children.

    See Every Child a Swimmer
  • How to Watch Your Swimmer as a Parent | New Trier Aquatics

    Oct 3, 2023

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    in Organization

    In this talk from our 2nd annual Shark University, Head Coach Chris takes us through the do’s and don’ts of watching your young athletes, and gives some pointers for how to talk to them after the good or not-so-good swims. You’ll also hear some perspective on where we approach performance at meets within the broader context of training athletes mentally and physically over the long term.

  • Investigation Underway After 2 Children Drown in Pool at Daycare in South San Jose | KPIX | CBS News Bay Area

    Oct 3, 2023

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    in Safety

    Two children drowned and one child was rescued after falling into a pool at a residential daycare in South San Jose Monday morning.

  • Shark Scientist Explains Signs to Look Out for When Swimming | 9 News Australia

    Oct 3, 2023

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    in Nature

    Shark scientist Dr Leonardo Guida explains the signs to look out for when swimming in the ocean as the weather warms up.

  • Chinese Swimmer Zhang Yufei Aims to Do Better at Paris 2024 | CGTN

    Oct 3, 2023

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    in Competition

  • Coast Guard Suspends Search for Swimmer Missing After Possible Point Reyes Shark Attack: Officials | ABC7 News Bay Area

    Oct 3, 2023

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    in Nature

    The Coast Guard suspended its search for a swimmer who was reportedly attacked by a shark and pulled under over the weekend in the waters off Point Reyes National Seashore.

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