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  • Swim Competition Allows a 50-Year-Old Biological Male to Swim With 13 Year-Old Girls | Rebel News

    Oct 25, 2023

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    in Organization

    David Menzies from Rebel News reports on The Markham Pan Am Centre just north of Toronto that was the venue for the Richmond Hill Aquatic Centre’s Fall Classic swimming competition last weekend. And the classic Sesame Street song came to mind: “One of these things is not like the others; one of these things does not belong.”

    https://youtu.be/KNKyOlpZPYM?si=yhQafoPW4lnmNHDC

  • Diana Nyad Marks Anniversary of Epic Cuba-Florida Swim, Freeing Rehabilitated Sea Turtle in the Keys | AP

    Oct 24, 2023

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    in Nature

    A decade after swimming the treacherous passage from Cuba to Key West, Diana Nyad returned to the beach where she completed her epic feat, joining in the release of a sea turtle rehabilitated at the Florida Keys’ Turtle Hospital.

  • 4-Year-Old Boy Dies After Drowning in Washington Township | CBS Pittsburgh

    Oct 23, 2023

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    in Safety

    The Washington County Coroner’s Office confirms Liam Vanderlee was found unresponsive in an outdoor swimming pool in Washington Township.

  • Mother of Teen Who Jumped in East River Fears Son Was Dared to Do It | Eyewitness News ABC7NY

    Oct 23, 2023

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    in Safety

    The parents of a missing 13-year-old boy are speaking out for the first time after their son disappeared on Friday afternoon.

    Kavion Brown jumped into the East River near East 6th Street – his mom fears he was dared to do it.

    See Eyewitness News ABC7NY
  • Braeburn Swimming Club Emerges Winners of the Nairobi Swimming Championships | KTN News Kenya

    Oct 22, 2023

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    in Competition
  • Swimmer Kaylee McKeown Breaks Second World Record | The Project

    Oct 22, 2023

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    in Competition, World Record

    Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown has broken a second world record in two days at the World Cup in Budapest.

  • Swim Safety Advocates Aim to Overcome Historic Racial Inequities | PBS NewsHour

    Oct 22, 2023

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    in History, Learn To Swim, Safety

    Learning how to swim is a rite of passage for many, but a surprising number of American children can’t swim. Part of that comes down to access and restrictions rooted in racism that have kept generations of swimmers out of pools. Isabella Jibilian of Rhode Island PBS reports.

  • New World Record | Kaylee McKeown | 100m Backstroke

    Oct 21, 2023

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    in Competition
  • Could You Beat an Olympic Swimmer? | Propulsion Swimming

    Oct 21, 2023

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    in Competition, Fun

    In this ultimate “Kids vs Olympians” face-off, have you ever wondered if an average swimmer could keep up with Olympic legends? Dive into this special edition of “Sprint with the Stars Swimming” where budding age-group talents challenge the prowess of iconic swimmers like Adam Peaty, David Popovici, James Guy, and Sydney Pickrem at the world-renowned London Aquatics Centre!

    Experience the unique head start system where our spirited young participants get a calculated advantage, aiming to finish right beside the swimming titans! Beyond racing, this meet aims at gathering inspiration and the passion of the next generation.

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