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.
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Is Swimming Good for Weight Loss? | NutritionFacts.org
Swimming and weight loss: Exercising in cool water or under cool conditions on land can lead to an increase in post-workout calorie intake.
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8-Foot Alligator Goes for a Swim in Florida Pool Before Being Removed | USA Today
An alligator went for a swim in Viera, Florida. The 8-foot gator was eventually removed from the resident’s pool by law enforcement.
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Matt Richards Wins the 200m Free (1:44.83) At British Swimming Champs 2023 | Propulsion Swimming
At the 2023 British Swimming Championships 2023, Matt Richards (Lane 3), Tom Dean (Lane 4), James Guy (Lane 5), and Duncan Scott (Lane 1) go head to head in the highlight race of the week the Mens 200m Freestyle!