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  • East High Swimmer Not Taking Any Lap for Granted | We Are Iowa Local 5 News

    Oct 20, 2021

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    in Competition, Health, Organization

    Ashley Vazquez-Hernandez was in and out of the hospital when she was younger, now she’s proving doctors wrong in the swimming pool.

  • Adelaide Teen Swimmer Tells of Near Drowning Rescue at Glenelg Beach | 7NEWS

    Oct 20, 2021

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    in Beach Life, Safety

    An Adelaide teenager has told of her frightening ordeal after being caught in a rip at Glenelg.

    She is urging beachgoers to keep a lookout for swimmers who may be in trouble, claiming she had to wait half an hour for help.

  • See Great White Sharks Swim Near Surfers | TODAY

    Oct 20, 2021

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    rokur
    in Nature, Surfing

    A drone captured images of several great white sharks swimming near a group of surfers just north of San Diego. Thankfully, no one was hurt.

  • Magnetic Barrier Keeping Sharks Away From Swimmers | UpLink

    Oct 19, 2021

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    rokur
    in Nature, Technology

    This innovative magnetic barrier is keeping sharks away from swimmers.

  • Everyone Is in Hysterics Over Swimming Caps | British as Folk | Dave

    Oct 19, 2021

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    rokur
    in Fun, Open Water

    Fern Brady and Ivo Graham crack up over swimming caps and try open water swimming – while Darren Harriott watches comfortably from dry land. Also, Fern talks to Lachlan about autism and swimming.

  • Tatjana Schoenmaker, 200 Breaststroke Olympic Champion and World Record Holder | Inside with Brett Hawke

    Oct 19, 2021

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    rokur
    in Competition

    Tatjana Schoenmaker won the 200 Breaststroke at the Tokyo Olympics in World Record time. She became the first woman to ever break 2:19.

  • Saudi Arabia’s Open Water Swimming Championship – KAUST 2021 | Eric and Ash

    Oct 17, 2021

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    in Open Water

    Saudi Arabia’s Open Water Swimming Championship for 2021 was held at KAUST this weekend – and I (Eric) raced in it! Sports like triathlon, running, swimming, and cycling are all growing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and a few weeks ago I was excited to learn that KAUST would be hosting the country’s (first?) open water championship! I tried out and qualified! The race was 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) for adults and they had 2 km and 3km options for the younger swimmers.

  • Three Sharks Spotted Close to the Shore at Somerton Beach | 7NEWS

    Oct 17, 2021

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    rokur
    in Beach Life, Nature

    A shark scare has seen swimmers ordered out of the water at one of our busiest metro beaches. Three sharks were spotted close to the shore at Somerton Beach.

  • Does An Expensive Wetsuit Make You A Better Swimmer? | Cheap Vs Super Suit: Can You Buy Speed? | Global Triathlon Network

    Oct 17, 2021

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    rokur
    in Equipment, Triathlon

    The price gap between a top-of-the-range wetsuit like the Orca Predator and an entry-level wetsuit can be pretty substantial, but does the extra £600 actually make for a faster and more comfortable swim? Mark and James are here to find out!

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