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Kat Swanepoel on Track for the Upcoming World Para Swimming Championships | SABC News
Medal hopeful, Kat Swanepoel is on track as she prepares for the upcoming World Para Swimming Championships which start in Manchester, England at the end of the month.
At the previous event in Madeira, Portugal last year, Swanepoel won a silver medal in the SM4 150 metres individual medley, and a bronze in the S4 50 metres backstroke.
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Swim with sharks during Golden Nugget Shark Days | 8 News NOW Las Vegas
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Teen Drowns at “Devil’s” Swimming Hole in New Jersey | CBS New York
Police said a 16-year-old boy from Newark was with family and friends when he went into the water in Cedar Grove and didn’t come up. CBS New York’s Nick Caloway reports.
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Swimming in the Seine to Be Authorised After Paris Olympics • France 24 English
Swimming in the Seine in Paris, long banned because of health risks from pollution, is set to be authorized in 2025, shortly after the end of the Olympic Games. It follows a 1.4 billion euro clean-up project, which authorities claim is bearing fruit.
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World Aquatics launch #UnitedByWater Video Campaign
Join us to honor the remarkable athletes of aquatics ahead of the 20th edition of the World Aquatics Championships. Let’s celebrate the legends of the past together with the stars of the future.
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Live Stream from the Guernsey 2023 Natwest International Island Games XIX
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A WA Swimmer to Take on the Irish Sea Again, to Complete a Gruelling Global Challenge | ABC News
WA long distance swimmer Steven Junk is preparing to tackle the final marathon leg of of an endurance event challenging swimmers to cross the world’s 7 most dangerous ocean channels.
Despite having to abort two previous attempts after inhaling a jelly fish and suffering hypothermia, the 62 year old is having one more crack at crossing the north channel between Ireland and Scotland.
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ABC NEWS10 Interview on Swimming Safety Amid Lifeguard Shortage
A nationwide shortage of lifeguards is causing significant concerns. Wyatt Werneth, the spokesperson for the American Lifeguard Association, stated that the situation is critical, with more than half of the 309,000 parks and pools across the country already experiencing closures or reduced hours.
New York State is also feeling the impact of this shortage. The Department of Environmental Conservation recently announced that the Adirondack and Catskill campgrounds will be transitioning to unsupervised swimming.
Werneth emphasized the importance and value of being a lifeguard, describing it as a wonderful job. Lifeguards are highly observant and trained in scanning techniques and victim recognition. They are skilled in identifying potential dangers before they escalate.
In terms of safety precautions, Werneth advised individuals to educate themselves and take care of their families. It’s crucial to ensure that everyone, including adults, knows how to swim. If someone in your group is not a proficient swimmer, it is recommended to provide them with Coast Guard-approved life jackets. These flotation devices can be lifesavers in case of emergencies or unexpected problems in the water.
Overall, the lifeguard shortage has prompted concerns about public safety, leading to adjustments in swimming regulations and an emphasis on personal responsibility when it comes to water safety.
