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  • I Interviewed the First Ever Somali Swimmer: Mustafa Hashim | Abdul and Mustafa

    Apr 6, 2026

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    in Competition

    Mustafa Hashim is the first person to ever compete as a swimmer for Somalia. And he’s just 16. I wanted to find out more about him behind the goggles and swimming cap, so in this video, I went to his area and did an interview, where we spoke about his career, competitions, and also spoke to his coach to gain a better understanding of what it’s like being the first ever Somalian swimmer.

  • Jet Ski Hit-And-Run: Man Arrested After Swimmer Injured in Biscayne Bay | CBS Miami

    Apr 6, 2026

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    rokur
    in Beach Life, Safety

    Florida Fish and Wildlife officials say Andy Vences struck a woman with his jet ski near Miami Marine Stadium and fled the scene. He now faces charges after the hit-and-run incident.

  • YMCA Hosts Swimming Easter Egg Hunt | KWQC News

    Apr 5, 2026

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    rokur
    in Charity, Fun, Learn To Swim, Organization

    New this year, a few lucky kids walked away with QC River Bandits themed gift baskets.

  • New Classification Changes Everything for These Swimmers | A Current Affair

    Apr 5, 2026

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    rokur
    in Para Swimming

    Gitai and Elodie are strangers connected by a love for the water. Thanks to a new change in swimming classifications, they are finally fulfilling their dreams of competing on the world.

  • The Smartest Way To Swim Faster For Longer (Science Explained) | Eetu Karvonen

    Apr 5, 2026

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    rokur
    in Technique, Training

    I break down the smartest way to swim faster for longer using proven swimming science so I can improve swimming endurance and overall swimming efficiency in every session. I focus on dialing in swimming technique, improving swimming body position, and learning how to reduce drag swimming so every stroke counts.

    I explain exactly how to swim faster by combining better swimming propulsion with smarter pacing strategies used in distance swimming, triathlon swimming, and open water swimming. I also show how tracking stroke count swimming helps me stay efficient and avoid wasted energy.

    My approach includes structured aerobic swimming training, targeted strength training swimmers can use to boost power, and proper swimming recovery so I can train consistently without burnout. I also walk through how I build a swimming training plan using swimming periodization to peak at the right time.

    Whether you’re into masters swimming, working on your freestyle swimming, or following guidance from swim coaching channels like global triathlon network, this method ties everything together so you can swim stronger, longer, and faster.

  • Drowning at Hickory Park Raises Concerns About Swimming Lessons Accessibility | Queen City News

    Apr 3, 2026

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    rokur
    in Learn To Swim, Organization, Safety

    Catawba County deputies say a 7-year-old boy was pulled from a body of water behind Bruce Meisner Park Wednesday evening. The incident is raising concerns about accessibility to swimming lessons across the Charlotte area.

  • Boy, 5, Drowns in Neighbor’s Pool After Being Left Unsupervised Outside His Home: Police | People

    Apr 3, 2026

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    rokur
    in Safety

    The boy was left alone while his mother helped her daughter with a school project inside the home, said Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez

  • ‘David v Goliath Situation’: Aussie Swimwear Brand Locked in Trademark Battle With Rapper Eminem | News.com.au

    Apr 3, 2026

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    rokur
    in Equipment

    An Aussie swimwear brand locked in a trademark battle with US rapper Eminem has likened the legal drama to a “David v Goliath situation” as the case moves forward.

    The renowned American rapper – whose real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III – has opposed the trademarked name of the brand Swim Shady after IP Australia first approved the trademark in October 2024.

  • Free Swimming Lessons | KSTP 5 Eyewitness News

    Apr 3, 2026

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    rokur
    in Learn To Swim, Organization, Safety

    A Minneapolis group is stepping up to address a vital community need. The Minneapolis chapter of Jack and Jill says water safety is a critical issue, especially for Black children who face disproportionate drowning rates nationwide. They’re teaming up with V3 Sports to offer free swim lessons to families this month, and Megan Poole with Jack and Jill Minneapolis and Molly Belk with V3 Sports join us to share more.

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