Takeover Melbourne winner Caitlin is sharing a story about developing obsessive-compulsive disorder during the COVID lockdown. Caitlin describes experiencing anxiety during this period with symptoms including perfectionism, cleanliness, and dermatitis. However, after pursuing an interest in competitive swimming Caitlin found a pathway to better health and wellness.
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Rivers and Lakes ‘Pose a Higher Risk of Drowning’ | Sky News Australia
Rivers and lakes “pose a higher risk of drowning” due to their absence of lifeguards and lifesavers, as well as how isolated they often are, says Royal Life Saving National Manager of Research Stacey Pidgeon.
Ms. Pidgeon said, “there’s a lot of rivers and lakes that are very full at the moment because of flooding that’s gone on around the country”.
“Don’t go alone, avoid alcohol, wear a lifejacket, and of course with young children around water, always making sure you supervise them as well.
“It doesn’t really matter how good a swimmer your child may be. It’s really important to make sure we do supervise children of all ages because of course swimming in a swimming pool is very different to open water environments like rivers and lakes and beaches.”
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Thrill Seekers Across Europe Take the Plunge on New Year’s Day | Euronews
Hundreds gathered in Rome to watch the traditional Tiber River New Year’s plunge on Sunday, with one veteran diver dedicating his dive to the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Following the true Roman tradition, four Italian divers jumped into the river from the 15-metre-high bridge to welcome in the New Year.
One of the divers was Maurizio Palmulli, 70, who plunged into the water for the 35th year in a row as crowds of bystanders watched.
“We are diving just to keep this Roman tradition alive. Here there is neither politics nor money. I am happy to see many children because they are the ones who will continue this nice tradition,” he said.
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Swimmers Run Into Icy Sea for New Year’s Day Dip on Devon Beach | The Independent
Swimmers were seen running into icy sea for New Year’s Day dip on Devon beach.
People across the UK have braved the temperatures and gone swimming outdoors to kick off New Year’s Day celebrations.
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Swimmer Missing in Victoria’s Lake Eildon | Sky News Australia
Search crews are trying to locate a missing Victorian man after he disappeared yesterday afternoon while swimming in Lake Eildon.
The man was with his friends near Jerusalem Creek Track when they reported he went under the water and did not resurface.
Emergency personnel is conducting a search operation.
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Swimmers Advised to Steer Clear of Fleurieu Peninsula Beaches as Floodwaters Pour in | 7NEWS
SA Health has issued safety advice to holidaymakers flocking to the Fleurieu Peninsula, as floodwaters turn popular beaches murky brown. While the water is not considered toxic, swimmers are being advised to steer clear.
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The Lyme Lunge, New Years Day Charity Swim 2023, Lyme Regis, Dorset | Lyme Bay Swimming
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Hundreds Brave the Sea for 40th Annual New Year Charity Swim in Bray | Independent
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Vancouver’s Annual Polar Bear Swim Returns to English Bay After Two Years | CityNews
This year’s Polar Bear Swim in Vancouver marks the tradition’s 103rd year. Over 5,000 people registered for the event on English Bay. Angela Bower speaks to this year’s participants.