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  • Exclusive: Swimmers Say Lake Windermere Sewage Caused Life-Threatening Illnesses | Channel 4 News

    Mar 17, 2026

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    rokur
    in Environment, Health

    Public anger at water companies and others pumping sewage into our rivers, lakes and beaches has never been higher.

  • Swimming to Success | Summit Area YMCA

    Mar 17, 2026

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    rokur
    in Learn To Swim, Organization

    At the Summit Area YMCA, the pool is more than a place to swim. It’s a place where confidence grows.

  • Boston College’s Inaugural ‘Swim Across America’ Makes Waves to Fight Cancer | WCVB Channel 5 Boston

    Mar 15, 2026

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    rokur
    in Charity, Organization

    Boston College’s inaugural ‘Swim Across America’ makes waves to fight cancer

  • A Day In The Life Of An Olympic Swimmer | Global Triathlon Network

    Mar 15, 2026

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    rokur
    in Competition, Training, Triathlon

    Ever wondered what it really takes to train like an Olympic swimmer?

    We joined Tokyo Olympian and Commonwealth Gold Medalist Jacob Peters for a training session to find out whether triathletes or pro swimmers actually train harder.

    Plus, we dive into the science behind velocity-based gym training, and explore the differences in training approaches between short-distance swimmers and endurance athletes.

  • Winter Swim in Malta: Exploring the Island’s Most Beautiful Beaches | Love Malta

    Mar 15, 2026

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    rokur
    in Beach Life

    Discover what it’s like to go for a winter swim in Malta as we explore some of the most beautiful beaches across the Maltese Islands. In this video, we visit stunning coastal spots including Golden Bay, Għajn Tuffieħa, Mellieha Bay (Ghadira Bay) and Wied Babu Cove to experience Malta’s crystal-clear waters and dramatic scenery during the quieter winter season.

  • Top Wild Swim Spots in Scotland | Jules and Greg’s Wild Swim | BBC Scotland

    Mar 15, 2026

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    rokur
    in Wild Swimming

    Some of Scotland’s loveliest wild swim spots – courtesy of Jules and Greg!

    From a tombolo in a breathtaking spot in Shetland, to the fairy pools on Skye, there’s something to suit all swimmers.

  • Epstein’s Island Was So Horrific, One Victim Tried to Swim Away | CNN

    Mar 15, 2026

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    rokur
    in Crime

    For guests, Epstein’s island was a Caribbean dream; for victims, a nightmare with no escape. CNN’s Kyung Lah reports on what files released by the Department of Justice reveal.

  • Chicago River Swim Set to Return After Historic First Year | NBC Chicago

    Mar 13, 2026

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    rokur
    in Learn To Swim, Open Water, Organization

    A year after history was made with an epic swim event in the Chicago River, dozens of swimmers will once again jump into the water later this year, as Vi Nguyen reports.

  • Popular Food Influencer and Family Killed Trying to Rescue Drowning Woman | Men’s Journal

    Mar 13, 2026

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    rokur
    in Safety

    Ben Wood, an American food and craft beer influencer living in Chile, his partner, and his visiting father were all killed this week while attempting to rescue a woman who appeared to be drowning.

    Wood, his partner Maria Jose “Pepa” Duarte, his father Norman Wood, and Patricia del Pilar Bello Labe—a 26-year-old woman struggling to swim off the coast of Algarrobo, Chile—all died Monday in the tragic event. The woman’s partner, Felipe Hernández Bustos—who also jumped into the water to try and save her—was the only survivor.

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