An Olympic gold medallist and his wife say they’ll “keep fighting” allegations they defrauded a business partner out of almost $2m.
Champion swimmer and former TV presenter Neil Brooks and wife Linda are accused of making dishonest representations about the success of their sports merchandise business in a bid to allegedly induce investors to purchase a stake 15 years ago.
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Swimming’s Legacy: Breaking Barriers for All | 23 ABC News | KERO
School is out for summer in many places, which means a return to the pools. Scripps national correspondent Amber Strong takes a look at the history of swimming in the U.S. for Black Americans and the people looking to open a world of possibilities for kids everywhere.
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“It’s Time for the Silent Majority to Speak Up” Sharron Davies on Trans Women in Women’s Sport | TalkTV
TalkTV’s Julia Hartley-Brewer is joined by Olympic medallist swimmer Sharron Davies MBE who talks about her new book ‘Unfair Play: The Battle For Women’s Sport’.
Sharron tells Julia that “it’s time for the silent majority to speak up” about trans women competing in women’s sport.
“We have this tiny piece of the cake, and we’re now being expected to move over for a known advantage.”
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Killeen First Responders Stress Lake Safety After Recent Drowning | KCENews
Most water-related incidents happen because swimmers and boaters aren’t cautious and don’t follow guidelines or even rules of the water.
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Ultramarathon Swimmer Inspires Wounded, Injured and Sick Personnel | Forces News
Professional swimmer and athlete Ross Edgley is working to inspire wounded, sick, and injured military personnel at the Royal Navy’s Hasler Naval Service Recovery Centre.
Mr Edgley, famous for being the first person to swim 1,780 miles around the coast of Great Britain, visited service personnel in the care of the centre to deliver some inspiring words about overcoming challenges.
He shared his knowledge and advice with the personnel at the centre, based on his own experiences in sports.
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St. Augustine Swim in Protest Decades Later | News4JAX
We are taking a closer look into why many Black Americans still don’t know how to swim… and statistics show there could be a ripple effect from segregation.
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Free Swim Lesson Offered to Adults | WYFF News 4
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Children Hospitalized After Swimming at Miami County Swim Club | Dayton 24/7 Now
Police, fire, and EMS personnel were called Monday morning to the Dolphin Swim Club in Miami County after kids reported becoming sick after swimming there. Miami County Dispatch confirmed that a hazardous materials unit was called to the scene. Fire officials say the kids were reporting shortness of breath and difficulty breathing.
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Two People Swim to Safety After Helicopter Crashes in Cedar Lake, Indiana | CBS Chicago
A crane pulled the helicopter out of the Northwest Indiana lake.