The North Providence Pool and Fitness Center is closed indefinitely following an explosion last week.
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Hundreds in Chicago Come Together for Friday Morning Swim Club | NBC News
Friday Morning Swim Club is bringing hundreds of strangers together in Chicago for a quick dip in Lake Michigan. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch takes a deep dive into how the founders of the group accidentally started it.
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The 2023 Swimming World Champs Were the Best Ever | Propulsion Swimming
Propulsion Swimming recaps the remarkable 2023 World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka.
We witnessed sheer dominance as Australian freestyle swimmers, both male and female, emerged as the undeniable champions, securing an astounding 10 gold medals out of 17 freestyle events, including relay triumphs. Sam Short, Kyle Chalmers, and Cam McEvoy showcased their unstoppable talent, while Ariarne Titmus and Mollie O’Callaghan shattered world records with their awe-inspiring swims.
The Australian Swimmers weren’t the only ones breaking world records, however! Sarah Sjöstrom’s sensational 50m Freestyle and Ruta Meilutytė’s stunning 50m Breaststroke records added to the excitement, while Qin Haiyang’s unexpected 200m breaststroke victory took the swimming world by storm. Not to forget Leon Russian’s mind-blowing 400m IM, breaking Michael Phelps’s untouchable record.
Two extraordinary swimmers, Qin Haiyang and Kaylee McKeon, earned medal trebles in their respective strokes, marking a new era in breaststroke and backstroke events. While the British men’s freestyle relay put a disappointing disqualification in the 4x100m behind them, to win the 4x200m event, reaffirming their position as the world’s top team. With their eyes set on the Paris 2024 Olympics, Team GB looks poised for gold medal contention.
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Before and After Photos Show Dire Conditions at Popular Texas Swimming Hole Jacob’s Well | KSAT 12
Did you know Jacob’s Well has been closed for swimming since last June? Long-term drought has resulted in little-to-no spring flow and unsafe conditions. Groundwater from the Cow Creek formation of the Trinity Aquifer feeds Jacob’s Well, and it’s monitored by both BSEACD and the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
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Death of 12-Year-Old Paddleboarder Reinforces Importance of Safety Rules on Mission Bay
The San Diego Police Department’s Harbor Unit is asking for witnesses to come forward as they continue to investigate a jet ski crash that killed a 12-year-old girl on a paddleboard.
The crash happened just before 2:00 p.m. Saturday on Mission Bay near De Anza Cove. It’s unclear what led up to the crash, but people who frequent the area say it’s a tragic reminder to know the rules and use caution when out on the water.
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Australia’s Top Female Swimmer Kaylee McKeown Has Hit Back at Sporting Great | The Daily Telegraph
Australia’s top female swimmer Kaylee McKeown has hit back at sporting great Cate Campbell for her inflammatory criticism of the American swim team.
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Curious Hammerhead Shark Gets Within Feet of Shocked Swimmers | USA TODAY
A group of swimmers in Palm Beach, Florida, had a close encounter with a hammerhead shark that swam towards them, then scurried off.
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Teen Dies From Rare Brain Infection After Swimming in Georgia, Coroner Rules | WGN News
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Explosion Damages North Providence’s Town Swimming Pool | WPRI
The North Providence Pool and Fitness Center is closed until further notice after an apparent explosion rocked the building last week.