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  • Pool Owners Face Pollen Challenge as Swimming Season Approaches | FOX 2 St. Louis

    May 12, 2026

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    in Swimming Pools

    With summer right around the corner, pool companies are already seeing a busy start to the season as homeowners get their backyards ready for warmer weather. But this spring, many pool owners are also dealing with an extra cleanup challenge before they can dive in.

  • I Survived Asia’s Oldest Swim Race | Hong Kong Harbour | Ralph Guilly

    May 12, 2026

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    rokur
    in Open Water

    I challenged myself to an incredible test of endurance: to swim across the iconic Victoria Harbour as part of Asia’s oldest swim race. Join me as I navigate the challenges of this swimming event.

  • Drowning Risks Rise With Warmer Weather; Experts Urge Early Swim Lessons | ABC11

    May 12, 2026

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    in Baby Swimming, Learn To Swim, Safety

    Before families head to the water, safety advocates have an important reminder: May is National Water Safety Month, and preparation can save lives.

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  • 12-Time Olympic Medalist Named Assistant Swimming Coach at Missouri State University | KY3 News

    May 12, 2026

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    in Competition, Organization

    12-time Olympic medalist named assistant swimming coach at Missouri State University

  • Baltimore County Neighbors Push to Keep Swim Centers Open After Y Announces Exit | WMAR-2 News

    May 12, 2026

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    in Organization, Swimming Pools

    Dozens of Baltimore County residents packed a meeting at the Owings Mills Library to fight for the future of two community swim centers after the Y of Central Maryland announced it would not be renewing its contract to operate them. Hyacinth Williams swims at the Randallstown Swim Center Monday through Thursday. Her friends call her the pool police.

  • Your Catch Collapses Because You’re Swimming the Wrong Stroke | Between The Laps

    May 11, 2026

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    in Technique

    Why your freestyle catch collapses at race pace and 3 drills to fix it.

    We examine why a swimmer’s catch collapses at race pace during sprint freestyle, despite years of dedicated swimming training. Understanding the mechanical differences between distance and sprint techniques is crucial for maintaining a strong underwater catch. This video provides three essential drills to rebuild your swim technique so it performs optimally under pressure.

  • High School Senior Drowns at Canyon Lake Days Ahead of Graduation | Arizona’s Family

    May 11, 2026

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    in Safety

    An 18-year-old high school senior drowned at Canyon Lake on Friday, just days before his graduation. Jaysyn Robles drowned in Canyon Lake Friday afternoon. Maricopa County Sheriff’s deputies say he was trying to swim across the cove when he began to struggle. Molly McBride reports.

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  • Young Swimmers Shine at Nairobi County Swimming Championships | KTN News Kenya

    May 11, 2026

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    in Competition
  • How Many Sharks Are There In Sydney Harbour? We Reveal The Numbers | 10 News

    May 10, 2026

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    rokur
    in Nature

    After four shark attacks in 48 hours, the NSW Department of Primary Industries launched a shark tagging blitz in Sydney Harbour. 10 NEWS+ reveals the results, which experts say paints a picture of whether the number of bull sharks in Sydney Harbour are increasing.

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