Debate is raging after Swimming’s ruling board, FINA, decided to restrict transgender athletes in a move that could have flow-on effects across the sporting world. Olympian Cate Campbell tells us why she supports the ruling.
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Us Artistic Swimmer Rescued by Coach After Fainting in Pool | BBC News
American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez was rescued from the bottom of the pool by her coach after fainting at the World Aquatics Championships.
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New World Record | Men’s 200m Butterfly | 19th FINA World Championships
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International Swimming Federation Bans Trans Women From Competitions | GMA
FINA, the swimming world’s governing body, voted to only allow women who have transitioned by the age of 12 to compete in international races like the Olympics.
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Experts Urge Swim Lessons, Water Safety to Prevent Child Drownings | Eyewitness News ABC7NY
As more local pools and parks are re-opening from pandemic shutdowns, the American Academy of Pediatrics is urging families to provide swim lessons.
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Summer Safety: Teaching Kids to Safely Swim Indoors, Outdoors | Click On Detroit | Local 4 | WDIV
One of the most fun summer activities for children poses some of the most dangers to them. It’s important to teach kids how to swim properly, and how to recognize and understand their limits when it comes to swimming in pools or in live bodies of water. Here are some tips from professionals.
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NYC to Cut Some Swim Programs Due to Lifeguard Shortage | Eyewitness News ABC7NY
The New York City Parks Department admitted that the nation’s lifeguard shortage means there will not be enough lifeguards for the city’s public pools. Sonia Rincon has the details.
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Duncan Scott Pulls out of World Championships | Scottish Swimming
Duncan Scott has withdrawn from the British Swimming team heading out to the World Aquatics Championships in Budapest as he continues his recovery from a recent bout of COVID.
Scott – who produced an iconic anchor leg of freestyle to secure Britain a historic Men’s 4x100m Medley Relay gold at the last World Championships in 2019 – was out of the pool with COVID and is now managing his period of recovery as he builds up intensity in training.
“I’m gutted. I’ve decided to pull out from the World Championships that start this week! Absolutely devastated,” said the six-time Olympic medallist when confirming the news.
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How to Get Swim Lessons for Free in Georgia | 11Alive
New numbers show a record 69 people drowned in Georgia last year.