For the first time in 98 years, the Chicago River will host an open water swim event this fall. The Chicago River Swim event has been approved by the city after officials denied the permit last year. It will take place on September 21 and feature 500 qualified swimmers. CEO of The Chicago River Swim Doug McConnell tells us more about it.
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A Special Video for Coaches to Share With Swimming Parents | Wayne Goldsmith
This is a special video.
I’ve recorded it for COACHES to play to, forward to and share with SWIMMING PARENTS.
It’s a plea for parents / carers to work with their child’s coach: to form a partnership – a “team” – who are committed and dedicated to a single purpose: helping each and every child be all they choose to be.
I do a lot of swimming coach mentoring. Included in my mentoring program are one-on-one sessions where the coach can decide what topic they’d like to cover in our session.
In almost 75% of those discussions, coaches want to talk about their challenges and difficulties with swimming parents.
I thought I’d record something that coaches can share with the parents of the swimmers in their team so that an independent voice can talk with them about what it takes to be an outstanding, supportive swimming parent.
Wayne Goldsmith is a Speaker, Author, Mentor and Coach who’s been an influential thought leader in sport around the world for more than a quarter of a century.
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Winning the 50m Freestyle at the Los Angeles Invitational | Calvyn Justus
Winning my first race of the comeback, 50m Freestyle in 22.8 – It’s the second race after 5 years away from swimming.
The Los Angeles Invitational at USC 2025. -
Swim Across America in Lake Michigan Raises Money to Battle Cancer | CBS Chicago
Hundreds of swimmers hit Lake Michigan on Saturday to make waves against cancer.
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Swimmers Killed After Being Blown up by Black Sea Mines Drifting Into Tourist Beaches | The Sun
At least three holidaymakers have been killed in a horror double explosion after sea mines washed into popular tourist beaches in southern Ukraine.
The blasts tore through the Black Sea resort area of Zatoka at around 11.30am on Sunday, sending shockwaves through crowds of sunseekers.
See The Sun
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My Favorite Races From the 2025 Swimming World Championships | The Swim Scribe
Now that the 2025 Swimming World Championships are all wrapped up let’s count down my top ten favorite races from the meet.
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3-Year-Old Boy Drowns on His Birthday at Northeast Side Apartment Pool | News 4 San Antonio
A family gathering at a San Antonio apartment complex ended in tragedy Wednesday night when a 3-year-old boy drowned in a swimming pool, according to authorities.
Just before 9:30 p.m., police were called to the complex near Nacogdoches Road and Judson Road on the Northeast Side. Emergency responders arrived to find the child unresponsive.
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AI Could Help Keep Swimmers Safe at Pools Across the Country | KHOU 11
Some pools around the country are using artificial intelligence to monitor swimmers and improve safety.
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NJ Officials Warn Swimmers of Riptides | FOX 5 New York
Officials in New Jersey are warning swimmers to be cautious of dangerous rip currents. FOX 5 NY’s Antwan Lewis reports on the latest water conditions from Belmar, New Jersey.