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  • Jacob Riis Park Closed to Swimming Due to Bacteria | CBS New York

    Aug 4, 2022

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    A Queen’s beach is temporarily closed to swimming due to high levels of bacteria in the water.

  • Swimmer’s Itch Cases Connected to Long Lake Park in Lacey | FOX 13 Seattle

    Aug 4, 2022

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    rokur
    in Environment

    The city of Lacey, Washington is now warning anyone who goes to Long Lake Park about a parasite in the water called, “Swimmer’s itch”.

  • Medal Moment: Swimming | Lewis Clareburt Bronze | 200M IM | Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games | Sky Sport NZ

    Aug 4, 2022

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    Lewis Clareburt wins yet another medal for New Zealand with a bronze in the Men’s 200m IM on Day 6 of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games!

  • Australian Swim Star, Ariarne Titmus, on Breaking More Records at the Commonwealth Games | The Project

    Aug 4, 2022

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    in Competition

    Aussie swimmers have smashed it at the Commonwealth Games, leaving the pool with 25 gold medals. Ariarne Titmus claimed four of them and a new world record along the way. She joins us to chat about her record-breaking Games.

  • OKC Police Officer Saves Child From Drowning in Swimming Pool | KOCO 5 News

    Aug 4, 2022

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    in Safety
  • Commonwealth Games: Singapore Swimmers Clock Personal Bests, Bag Their Largest Medal Haul | CNA

    Aug 4, 2022

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    rokur
    in Competition

    It’s the last day of swimming action at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. Singapore is on the hunt for another medal, with Teong Tzen Wei in the men’s 50m freestyle final later tonight. The Republic’s swimmers have bagged the largest-ever medal haul at the Games of two silvers so far. They had previously only won two medals in total.

  • ‘The Plan for the Swim Was Harder Than the Swim Itself’: Kim Bowler Shares Her Journey Swimming The Length of Lake Coeur D’Alene | KREM 2 News

    Aug 4, 2022

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    in Open Water

    Open-water marathon swimmer Kim Bowler, 39, swam the length of Lake Coeur d’Alene. She swam the 24 miles in 16 hours and 28 minutes.

  • Top 10 Best Swim Spots in Amsterdam | Amsterdam Calling

    Aug 4, 2022

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    rokur
    in Beach Life

    New Amsterdam Travel Tip Video: Here are some great suggestions for where you can cool off in the summer heat without leaving the city. All of these swimming places are outdoors and in natural settings like lakes, rivers and a beach. Most of these swim spots can be reached by public transport, bike, or both. Added tip: Before you head out, please check the current water quality at zwemwater.nl as Blue Algae can be present at high temperatures.

  • Officials Warn People Not to Swim or Fish in Huron River Due to Dangerous Chemical Spill | Click On Detroit | Local 4 | WDIV

    Aug 3, 2022

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    in Environment

    The state sent an urgent warning on Tuesday, telling people to stay out of the Huron River in Oakland and Livingston counties.

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