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  • New Documentary Examines the History of Black Surfing, Aquatic Culture | CBS 8 San Diego

    Oct 18, 2023

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    in History, Surfing

    When people think about surfing, they think of Hawaii, but a new film that is out titled “Wade in the Water” takes a different look at Black aquatic and surfing history.

    David Mesfin is the Director of Wade in the Water and found that surfing history also goes back to Africa.

    See CBS 8 San Diego
  • The Swimmer: Michael Gunning’s Story | British Elite Athletes Association

    Oct 18, 2023

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    rokur
    in Competition

    This Black History Month, BEAA ED&I Ambassador Michael Gunning tells his story, from being a nervous but brilliant young swimmer worried about his identity to a proud champion of LGBTQ+ causes.

  • NYADS’s Annette Bening and Jodie Foster Behind the Scenes | Netflix

    Oct 18, 2023

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    rokur
    in Open Water

    Annette Bening and Jodie Foster take us behind the scenes of their new film Nyad with directors Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi.

  • China’s ‘Iron Man’ Modifies Prosthetic Leg to Run and Swim | South China Morning Post

    Oct 18, 2023

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    in Adapted Swimming, Equipment

    A former mechanical engineer in China with only one leg has turned his disability into a superpower by using his skills to modify his prosthetic limb, allowing him to run and swim faster than ordinary people.

    See South China Morning Post
  • Anthony Nesty Makes History as Head Coach for Us Men’s Swim Team at Paris Olympics | Good Morning America

    Oct 17, 2023

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    in Competition

    The Suriname native, who also serves as head coach of the University of Florida’s men’s and women’s swim teams, is the first Black head coach in U.S. Olympic swim history.

  • Investigation Finds Female Olympic Swimmers Suffer Severe Abuse by Coaches | 9 News Australia

    Oct 17, 2023

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    rokur
    in Competition, Organization

    After a six-month investigation, a disturbing review has been revealed on our swimming industry with reports of female Olympic swimmers being subjected to severe physical and emotional abuse by their coaches.

  • Kim Swims | Official Trailer | DocPlay

    Oct 16, 2023

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    in Open Water

    The film follows renowned open-water swimmer Kim Chambers as she chases her biggest dream yet: to become the first woman to complete a solo swim from the Farallon Islands to the Golden Gate Bridge – a 30-mile stretch of water known for frigid temperatures, swirling currents, and the world’s largest Great White sharks.

  • 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.

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