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  • Swim Instructor Sentenced for Sexual Abuse | FOX 5 San Diego

    Sep 28, 2023

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    Zara Barker on the sentencing of a former swim instructor who sexually abused three students.

  • At 60, Oldest Singaporean Swims the English Channel: Head Above Water – Part 2/2 | on the Red Dot

    Sep 28, 2023

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    in Open Water

    For over 11 hours, On the Red Dot followed the first Singapore relay team on their arduous journey as they battled the tides, the cold, and the waves to cross the English Channel. The fastest swimmer on the team faces his fear of the cold and doubts his ability to lead the relay. How did he overcome his fears?

    After the first leg of the relay, the oldest member of the team struggles physically and mentally. Is the 60-year-old swimmer likely to recover in time for his remaining legs? Find out what else they had to endure to conquer what is known as the Everest of open water swimming.

  • 8-Year-Old Louisville Swimmer Breaking Records | WLKY News Louisville

    Sep 27, 2023

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    in Para Swimming

  • Discover the Hidden Secrets of Butterfly: Insights From Olympic Coach Michael Bohl & Abbie Fish | Average Joe

    Sep 27, 2023

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    in Competition, Technique

    Michael Bohl OAM is an Australian swimming coach, working for the Australian Swim Team and Griffith University. Bohl is the coach of swimmer Emma McKeon, who represented Australia in the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 2020 Summer Olympics, and former coach of triple Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rice.

    Abbie Fish is the owner/founder of Swim Like A. Fish. She specializes in stroke technique work and race analysis. From qualifying for the Olympic Trials to working at USA Swimming’s headquarters, Abbie has been on all sides of the sport.

  • Chris Mooney, Head Coach of Bond University | Inside With Brett Hawke

    Sep 27, 2023

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    in Competition, Organization

    Chris Mooney is one of the world’s premier swim coaches.

    As the Head Coach at Bond University, he coaches some of the best junior swimmers in the country: Flynn Southam, Josh Collett, Mia O’Leary, Milla Jansen, and Minna Atherton. Bond has just become a World Aquatics Development Centre.

    In this episode, Chris goes in depth about his coaching philosophies, his unique training schedule, and how he writes workouts. Brett & Chris also discuss how the Australian women and kicking America’s teeth in, the importance of sport science in Australia, and his thoughts on strength & conditioning outside of the pool.

  • Boston College: Hazing Investigation Involving Swim and Diving Team to Continue Despite Legal Threat | CBS Boston

    Sep 27, 2023

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    in Organization

    WBZ-TV’s Lisa Hughes reports.

  • Swimming While Black: Demarco Morgan Learns to Swim | GMA3

    Sep 27, 2023

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    in Learn To Swim

    DeMarco Morgan spent his summer learning to swim at the YMCA and shares his journey after spending his life not knowing how.

  • A Surprising Number of American Kids Can’t Swim | Rhode Island PBS Weekly

    Sep 26, 2023

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    in Learn To Swim, Organization, Safety

    Many Rhode Islanders spent their summers swimming in the surf. But a surprising number of American children can’t swim. And racism has played a role in barring generations of swimmers from pools. Isabella Jibilian explores the fight for swim safety in Rhode Island.

  • British-South African Swimmer Lewis Pugh Takes the Stage | Global Citizen Festival 2023

    Sep 26, 2023

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    in Environment, Open Water

    British-South African endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh takes the stage at Global Citizen Festival in New York City’s Central Park on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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