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  • Portland Woman Attempts Nearly 25-Mile Swim Down the Willamette River | KGW News

    Jul 24, 2022

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    in Environment, Nature, Open Water, Safety

    Angie Williamson says she is dedicating the swim to promoting safe and clean river access for all Portlanders. The full swim would mark a new record.

  • Keiser University Partners With Superhero Swim Academy to Teach Kids How to Swim

    Jul 22, 2022

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    in Organization, Safety

    Keiser University is committed to make Every Child a Swimmer by partnering with Superhero Swim Academy to offer free swim lessons to those who qualify.

    As part of its mission to serve the community and promote water safety, Keiser University has launched a campaign to build an Aquatic Center and Olympic-sized pool. The facility will be open to Palm Beach County families and help bring world-class events to the area.

    Follow the link below to learn more about the university’s efforts and participate in the campaign. https://aquaticcenter.keiseruniversit…

  • Chris Webb on the Athletic Development & Physical Literacy of Swimmers | Inside With Brett Hawke

    Jul 22, 2022

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    in Competition, Training

    Chris Webb leads GAIN Swimming. GAIN Swimming instills, “a culture of daily physical preparation that grows & nurtures adaptable swimming athletes who understand the wisdom of their bodies, its ability to self-organize and solve movement problems.” They are the sport’s top dryland program in America.

    Chris was a swim coach for many years with experience at the University of Pittsburgh (his alma mater), Carmel Swim Club, Carmel High School, SwimMAC, and T2 Aquatics.

  • Safety Tips for Swimming in Lake Michigan, the Deadliest Great Lake | MLive

    Jul 22, 2022

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    in Safety

    Dozens of people drown in Lake Michigan every year. Stay safe this summer: wear a life jacket, avoid swimming near piers and learn how to escape a rip current.

    Watch the full documentary, The Deadliest Great Lake:

  • No Sweat Swimming on WRPB Studios

    Jul 22, 2022

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    in Organization

    Coach Deni is an innovative coach who loves teaching people to swim or swim better. She has enjoyed being involved in the sport of swimming since age 8 and has made it her profession. She is also a licensed occupational therapy professional and the owner of Swim Prescription Aquatic Therapy in Vero Beach. Coach Deni is a certified United States Masters Swim Coach and Adult Learn to Swim Instructor. She has been a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor for fifty years.

  • UPS Driver Saves 7-Year-Old Girl From Drowning in Swimming Pool at Smokiam Resort | KREM 2 News

    Jul 21, 2022

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    in Safety

    UPS driver Brian Walters acted quickly to help rescue the child from drowning in the swimming pool at the Smokiam Resort north of Soap Lake.

  • Riley Gaines Slams Trans Swimmer Lia Thomas’ Nomination | Tomi Lahren Is Fearless | OutKick

    Jul 21, 2022

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    in Competition, Organization

    Riley Gaines is up against bio-male Lia Thomas for NCAA “Woman of the Year,” but she tells Tomi Lahren even if she wins, she won’t accept the trophy. Find out why. 

  • Speedo Announces Exclusive Partnership With British Swimming

    Jul 21, 2022

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    in Competition, Equipment

    Global swimwear brand Speedo has today announced a multi-year partnership with British Swimming to provide swimwear and specialist equipment to all aquatic disciplines across senior and junior squads.

    The deal, which runs across the next two Olympic and Paralympic cycles, will see Speedo become the official technical and apparel partner for British Swimming and the Home Nations and kicks off at the 2022 European Aquatics Championships in Rome next month. The Speedo partnership extends to the Home Nations of Swim England, Swim Wales and Scottish Swimming, with all parties looking forward to the opportunity of establishing Speedo from grass roots to elite.

    As a result, British swimmers will be able to wear all Speedo products including caps, goggles and the swimsuits which were worn by 69 per cent of those athletes who won swimming medals in Tokyo. Out of the pool, athletes will wear Speedo’s eco range, which is part of Speedo’s most sustainable teamwear product offering ever.

    Read British Swimming
  • Summer McIntosh All World Championship Medals | 19th FINA World Championships

    Jul 21, 2022

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    in Competition

    Summer McIntosh 🇨🇦 just 15 years old claims the 🥇World Title in 2️⃣ events, breaks the 2️⃣ WJ records and brings home 4️⃣ medals at her 1st World Championship 😱 #swimming #finabudapest2022

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