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  • Waterline: Athlete Stories | Abbie Wood | Swimming | Aquatics GB

    Jul 8, 2025

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    in Competition

    Life after swimming can be daunting. Through Aquatics GB’s unprecedented Open Doors programme, Abbie was given invaluable work experience opportunities within the organisation, and now feels prepared for life when she retires.

  • Aquatics Instructors Explain Water Rescue Strategies | WOOD TV8

    Jul 3, 2025

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    rokur
    in Safety

    Swimming can be a great way to cool off when the weather gets hot, but not everyone in West Michigan knows how to swim or what to look for to spot a swimmer in distress. Local nonprofits hope to increase swim awareness across all backgrounds by providing free lessons.

  • New IOC President Could Change Olympics DSD And Trans Rules | WION Sports

    Jun 30, 2025

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    rokur
    in Competition, Organization

    New IOC President Could Change Olympics DSD And Trans Rules

  • With Kids Flocking to Pools Amid Heat Wave, This Pennsylvania Swim Club Is Offering Free Swim Lessons | CBS News

    Jun 26, 2025

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    rokur
    in Learn To Swim, Safety

    At Nile Swim Club in Yeadon, Pennsylvania, a swim program is underway to teach kids the skills to conquer their fears of water and stay safe in the pool.

    See NBC News

  • Archie Goodburn – Performance Sport and the University of Edinburgh

    Jun 26, 2025

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    rokur
    in Competition, Health

    Interview with Archie Goodburn speaking on his experience as a performance athlete at the university, his recent health battles and his studies as a final year MEng Chemical Engineering student.

  • Chat Made Me Swim in 2 Degrees | Arctic Circle | Hitch

    Jun 26, 2025

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    rokur
    in Wild Swimming

    Chat made me swim in 2 degrees celsius on the border between Norway and Finland!

  • Officials Urge Caution When Swimming on a Hot Day After Two Drownings | NBC 10 WJAR

    Jun 26, 2025

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    rokur
    in Safety

    Officials are urging swimmers to be careful after the bodies of two swimmers were found within hours of each other.

    One person was pulled from the water at Lincoln Woods, the other at Georgiaville Pond in Smithfield.

    With another hot day ahead, first responders are urging caution.

  • Trick To Build Your Swimming Confidence | Calm Within Adult Swim

    Jun 26, 2025

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    rokur
    in Learn To Swim, Psychology

    Are you constantly pointing out what went wrong after a swim? You’re not alone—but that mindset is blocking your growth.

  • Stockton Diver Juan Heredia Finds Three Missing Hikers in Waterfall | FOX40 News

    Jun 26, 2025

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    rokur
    in Safety

    A volunteer diver from Stockton, Juan Heredia, helped discover three hikers who went missing after jumping into a waterfall.

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