St. Johns County Fire Rescue and Marine Rescue had a busy Sunday as crews had to help out multiple swimmers on the beach because of strong rip currents. This comes after two people were rushed to the hospital in critical condition at Mickler’s Beach on Saturday.
Flames engulfed the 2024 Paris Olympics aquatic training center Friday as rioters protesting the death of a teenager at the hands of police carried into a third night.
The intense blaze appeared to overwhelm the still-under-construction pool, sending thick black plumes into the sky in Saint-Denis, roughly four miles north of Paris, video shows.
Though it appeared heavy, the fire mainly affected a nearby bus depot — where it gutted 12 buses.
“Buses parked near the Aubervilliers Aquatic Centre construction site were set on fire,” said SOLIDEO, which builds infrastructure for the Olympics. “The facade of the building suffered very slight damage as a result.”
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The DCR’s Learn to Swim program will be held at 17 pools across the state.
Katie Grimes wins Women’s 400M Individual Medley at the 2023 Phillips 66 National Championships in Indianapolis. Alex Walsh and Leah Hayes take second and third.
Dare Rose wins Men’s 100M Butterfly at the 2023 Phillips 66 National Championships in Indianapolis. Thomas Heilman and Shaine Casas take second and third.
82-Years-Young Swimmer Proves It’s Never Too Late to Dive into a Healthier Lifestyle – National Senior Games Gold Medalist & Humana Game Changer DeEtte Sauer and 2X Olympic Gold Medalist Theresa Andrews Help Motivate Seniors to Get Active & Stay in the Game
A Knoxville mother drove to Bristol to have her daughter take swim lessons at the YMCA. Those lessons were put to the test a short time later.
In Catalonia this summer, women will be allowed to go ‘topless’ in public swimming pools.
The Catalan government has sent a letter to all municipalities to remind them that “prohibiting women from using the facilities with a bare torso, known as ‘topless’, constitutes discrimination”.
It will also be illegal to discriminate against women who opt for “a swimsuit that covers more parts of their body”, such as the ‘burkini’ or full swimsuit.
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