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  • Harvard-Bound East Bay High School Swimmer Makes Waves in Swimming Competitions | KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

    Jun 23, 2023

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    in Competition

    As a champion swimmer in the state, she admits she’s been training since she was very young. She comes from a family of athletes, including her father who played college football. Her twin brother Scott is also a swimmer.

  • Meet the Swimmer Who Dominates in the Pool – And in Life | Katie Couric

    Jun 23, 2023

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    in Masters

    “Every time I go to the National Senior Olympics, I’m like 20 years old again when I’m in that pool!”

    At 82 years young, DeEtte Sauer has never felt better. After overcoming loss and generational alcoholism, Sauer’s life changed the day she jumped into her community swimming pool and began competing in the National Senior Games. In partnership with @humana , I spoke to the 8-time gold medal winner whose active aging lifestyle has inspired a newfound freedom and a strong inner confidence.

  • Swimmers Brave the Cold to Take Part in Tasmania’s Annual Nude Swim | Sky News Australia

    Jun 23, 2023

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    in Winter Swimming

    A record number of people have braved the cold in Hobart’s River Derwent to take part in Dark Mofo’s annual nude swim.

    The solstice swim celebrates light after the longest night of the year.

  • Swim Free at San Antonio Parks and Recreation’s Outdoor Pools Starting Saturday | KSAT 12

    Jun 23, 2023

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    in Swimming Pools

    All 23 of the San Antonio Parks and Recreation outdoor pools are free and open six days a week, including weekends. The one closure day each week varies by location.

  • Twin Brothers With Down Syndrome Are South Bay Swim Stars | KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

    Jun 22, 2023

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    in Adapted Swimming

    Matthew and John Jarvis are changing perceptions in their South Bay community.The twins, born with Down syndrome, have garnered a lot of attention for their enthusiasm and speed in the water.

    See KTVU
  • Emotional Graeme Souness Holds Back Tears Over £1M Charity Swim | TalkSPORT

    Jun 22, 2023

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    in Charity, Open Water

    Liverpool legend Graeme Souness held back tears in the talkSPORT studio after raising over £1million for charity.

    https://youtu.be/akoEk3jM5xM
  • Corruption Allegations Amid Police Raid of 2024 Paris Olympics Offices | GMA

    Jun 22, 2023

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    in Organization

    French police raided the offices of the Paris Olympics organizing committee and the public company overseeing construction projects for the games.

  • Netflix Criticised Over Timing of Freediving Documentary Amid Titanic Submarine Search | Independent

    Jun 22, 2023

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    in Freediving

    Netflix is facing criticism on social media after the streaming giant released a trailer for its new freediving documentary amid the ongoing search for the missing Titan submarine.

    Produced by A24, The Deepest Breath tells the story of Alessia Zecchini, the current holder of the freediving world record.

    The trailer was shared on Tuesday (20 June) as rescue efforts were well underway to find the five missing passengers onboard the Titan, which went missing on an expedition to see the Titanic shipwreck.

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  • Navy Doctor Chua Jia Long Is First Singaporean to Complete World’s Longest Marathon Swim | CNA

    Jun 21, 2023

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    in Open Water

    A Singapore navy doctor has become the first Singaporean to complete the world’s longest marathon swim. Dr Chua Jia Long braved the 193-km “8 Bridges Hudson River Swim” in New York, which is roughly the length of the Singapore coastline.

    Read more: https://cna.asia/3JlyYj6
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