The National Sea Rescue Institute is on high alert and over a thousand volunteers are on standby throughout the festive season across the country. It’s made an urgent plea for everyone to put safety first close to any body of water.
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Surf Lifesavers and Footy Stars Team Up to Spread Awareness on Swimming in Aus Beaches | Sky News Australia
Concerning statistics show there is an increased risk of drowning incidents across Australia during the Christmas period. Surf lifesavers have teamed up with top footy stars to spread awareness about the dangers of swimming at Australian beaches.
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Unfamiliar NSW Swimming Spots Increase Threat of Drownings | 7NEWS
Surf lifesavers are sounding the alarm ahead of the main Summer break a time we often travel to new unfamiliar swimming spots.
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Cayman Welcomes Home Golden Swimmer Jordan Crooks | Cayman Compass
Chants of “Jordan, Jordan” echoed throughout the airport on Monday, 19 Dec., as government officials, local swimmers, family, friends and members of the public waved their Cayman flags, with some hoping to meet the national superstar. Read the full story at www.caymancompass.com.
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Swimming With Sperm Whales: Searching for a “True Sea Monster” | Nature Bites
The sperm whale or cachalot is the largest of the toothed whales and the largest toothed predator. It is the only living member of the genus Physeter and one of three extant species in the sperm whale family, along with the pygmy sperm whale and dwarf sperm whale of the genus Kogia.
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Sprint Swimming With James Gibson | Inside With Brett Hawke
James Gibson is regarded as one of the best swim coaches in the world and specifically for sprint swimming. He’s coached the likes of Flo Manaudou, Ben Proud, Sarah Sjostrom, and anyone who swam for Energy Standard. The world’s best swimmers travel to Turkey to train with him at the beautiful Gloria Sports Arena.
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Full Highlights – World Swimming Championships Melbourne 2022 | FINA
6 amazing days of competition wrapped up in the competition highlights supported by Nikon
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Angelenos Hit the Beach for the Annual Polar Bear Swim in Santa Monica | CBS Los Angeles
Despite icy temperatures, dozens of Angelenos gathered in Santa Monica on Sunday to partake in the annual Polar Bear Swim. As a reward, swimmers were given a cup of hot cocoa.
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Paralympian Mallory Weggemann Places at Nationals While 6 Months Pregnant | KARE 11
Mallory Weggemann is a “mama on a mission” to showcase what is possible. The three-time Paralympic gold medalist competed in the U.S. Paralympics Swimming National Championships in Charlotte, NC this weekend at 26 weeks pregnant.