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  • Teen Dies in ‘Unusual’ River Shark Attack in Perth | The Star

    Feb 5, 2023

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    in Nature, Safety

    A 16-year-old girl died on Saturday (Feb 4) in Western Australia’s state capital, Perth, after being mauled by a shark in a river, in a location experts deemed “unusual” for sharks, according to the police.

  • Thousands of Swimmers Have Taken the Plunge for Cole Classic at Shelly Beach | 7NEWS

    Feb 5, 2023

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    rokur
    in Open Water

    Thousands of swimmers have taken the plunge battling it out in an annual Sydney race that’s become an institution at Shelly Beach.

    The Cole Classic’s history spans more than 4 decades and it’s proving more popular than ever.

  • Day in the Life at a Swim Meet | Luxembourg | Wiffen Twins

    Feb 5, 2023

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    rokur
    in Competition
  • Record-Breaking Marilyn Jetty Swim as Hundreds of Marilyn Monroe Lookalikes Make a Splash | 7NEWS

    Feb 5, 2023

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    rokur
    in Charity, Fun, Open Water

    The beach was overrun by lookalikes of the Hollywood bombshell, raising much-needed funds for cancer research.

  • SDSU Women’s Swim Wins 50 Straight | FOX 5 San Diego

    Feb 4, 2023

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    rokur
    in Competition

    The San Diego State University women’s swim and dive team is making a big splash in their league, winning their 50th straight dual meet.

    “Honestly I didn’t even know it was going to be our 50th meet that we won. We don’t really keep track of all that. I mean we’re just here having fun, honestly,” senior Alex Roberts said.

    See FOX 5 San Diego
  • The African American Makos Swim Team Promotes Water Safety in North St. Louis | FOX 2 St. Louis

    Feb 3, 2023

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    rokur
    in Learn To Swim, Organization, Safety
  • Masters Swimming Meets | Why Do People Love Them and Who Should Swim in One? | U.S. Masters Swimming

    Feb 3, 2023

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    rokur
    in Masters

    Check out the sights and sounds from the 2022 Shark Tank Short-Course Meters Meet, a two-day USMS-sanctioned meet in Sarasota, Florida hosted by the Sarasota Sharks. Camaraderie was the common denominator for 153 swimmers from 25 clubs participating. You will hear from some of the swimmers on why they love USMS meets, who should swim in one, how swimming has helped them, and how a USMS event/club has been beneficial to the USA Swimming club and the facility.

    https://youtu.be/FE4RHK8atws
  • Two Tips to Improve Your Backstroke Kick! | Swim Technique | Backstroke | SwimVice

    Feb 2, 2023

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    rokur
    in Technique
  • Cal Fires Swim Coach McKeever Over Misconduct Allegations | KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

    Feb 2, 2023

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    rokur
    in Competition, Organization

    Longtime University of California women’s swimming coach Teri McKeever was fired Tuesday following an investigation into alleged harassment, bullying, and verbally abusive conduct, the school said in a statement.

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