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  • Poisonous Algae Shuts Down Popular German Lake | ANC 24/7

    Sep 8, 2023

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    in Environment

    On The Scene: Poisonous blue-green algae growing in Rotter Lake in Troisdorf in western Germany have led authorities to close it off to swimmers. According to the district’s health department, blue-green algae pose a danger to humans and animals. Along with skin irritation, humans swallowing the water risk liver and kidney or nerve damage.

  • Search Continues for Missing Swimmer as Family Questions Lack of Answers | CBS Chicago

    Sep 8, 2023

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    in Safety

    Bryan Jackson, a father of two, hasn’t been seen since he went into the water about a mile off of McCormick Place.

  • Swim Course Preview | 2023 VinFast Ironman World Championship

    Sep 8, 2023

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    in Open Water, Triathlon

    Get a preview of your ROKA swim course of the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship

  • 1-On-1 With Swimming Legend Katie Ledecky | FOX 5 Washington DC

    Sep 8, 2023

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    in Competition

    D.C. area native Katie Ledecky recently won her 16th individual gold medal, surpassing Michael Phelps for the most in swimming history. Ledecky recently spoke with our Chad Ricardo about what it takes to compete at a championship level.

  • His Swimming Raised Money for Friends With Cancer. Then the Doctor Called. | WTVR CBS

    Sep 8, 2023

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    in Charity, Health, Organization

    George Sushkoff has raised money for various charities and organizations, including Richmond’s Swim Across America event which raises money for the Massey Cancer Center.

  • People Flock to Pools to Cool Off on Labor Day | WISN 12 News

    Sep 7, 2023

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    in Baby Swimming

    On Monday, families flocked to pools across Milwaukee County. Some people waited in line for the final swim of the summer.

  • School Has Started Up but Swim Lessons Shouldn’t Stop, Professionals Say | Atlanta News First

    Sep 7, 2023

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    in Learn To Swim, Organization, Safety
  • ‘The Shark’ Ends 83-Mile Swim Across Lake Michigan Early Due to Strong Winds, Waves | WISN 12 News

    Sep 7, 2023

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    in Open Water

    Jim Dreyer took off from Milwaukee’s Bradford Beach on Monday.

  • Yui Ohashi Beats Them All | Women’s 400M Individual Medley | Reigning Champions

    Sep 7, 2023

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    in Competition

    Watch the highlights of the 400m Women’s individual medley at Tokyo 2020. Enjoy the close race in full length and see how the Japanese athlete Yui Ohashi (4:32.08) finishes in front of US swimmers Emma Weyant (4:32.76) and Hali Flickinger (4:34.90)! Only a total of 68 milliseconds separated Weyant from Ohashi

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