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Teaching Children How to Swim | News4JAX
Drowning is the No. 1 cause of death for children between the ages of 1 and 4 in the state of Florida. Black children are three times more likely to drown, compared to white children. The Shawn Delifius Foundation is working to make sure children and adults in underserved communities learn how to swim.
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Finke Pulls Away From Pack for Impressive 800m Freestyle Win | 2023 Tyr Pro Swim Series Westmont | USA Swimming
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Water Safety: 3 Things to Know About Swimming as Weather Warms | WTOL11
WTOL 11 Meteorologist Matt Willoughby breaks down how to stay safe on the water this spring.
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What Is the Mysterious Creature Swimming in Lagoons at New Orleans City Park? | WGNO-TV
There’s something strange swimming in the lagoons of New Orleans City Park, and it is baffling visitors as to what sort of fish or creature it is.
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SA National Swimming Champs Back in Gqeberha | SABC News
The South African National Championship is back in the Friendly City, and this year promises big names like Roland Schoeman, Chad le Clos, and Tatijana Schoenmaker. All these athletes are here to fight for a spot in the World Swimming Championships in Japan later this year. The 42-year-old Schoeman is back in Gqeberha for the first time since 2016. He will be taking part in the 50 and 100-meter freestyle as well as the 100-meter butterfly.
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Cranston Leaders at Odds Over Future of Budlong Pool | WPRI
The public pool was originally built back in the 1940s and hasn’t seen a swimmer since before the pandemic started. Hopkins is proposing a multi-phased redevelopment, with a goal of getting the pool back open by summer 2024, but the $3.5 million price tag is getting pushback from some city officials.
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Tulane Swimmer Facing Backlash After Diving Into Flooded New Orleans Street | 4WWL
A Tulane University swimmer is facing backlash on social media after a video showing her swimming through a flooded street in New Orleans went viral on Monday.
After a water main ruptured near her Uptown home, Gabby Hebert said she woke up Sunday to find her street flooded. She said she decided to take the opportunity to make a funny video by diving into the water.
“We’re on the swim team, so we’re used to water,” the Massachusetts native said. “We just thought it would be hilarious to swim in the street since the water was so deep. Things like this don’t really happen back home, so we just thought it was a great opportunity to do something funny.”
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Swimming Educators Give Tips, Lessons Hoping to Raise Safety Awareness | CBS Miami
Jacqueline Quynh reports on how educators are providing swimming lessons for kids and helping raise awareness.