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  • Shimmering Tails and Swimming Feats: Welcome to the World’s Biggest Mermaid Convention | No Comment TV

    Aug 10, 2021

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    in Organization

    Tresses swirl and fins shimmer as tens of people don tails and dive into a weekend of all things mermaid at the MerMagic convention in Manassas, Virginia, in the eastern United States.

  • Louisville Olympian Celebrates Silver Medal Win Back Home | WLKY News Louisville

    Aug 10, 2021

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    in Competition
  • Swimming Pools Reopen After Three Months Shut Under COVID | Formosa TV English News

    Aug 10, 2021

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    rokur
    in Swimming Pools

    After three months, swimming pools are finally about to reopen. Health Minister Chen Shih-chung announced the partial reopening of pools from Aug. 10, to the delight of the industry. There are lots of rules to adhere to, and visitor numbers will be curtailed. But many swimming schools are relieved to reopen at all. We visited one venue to see how they’ll renew their services while staying safe.

  • Fairfield City Officials Urge Kayakers, Swimmers to Avoid Great Miami River | WCPO 9

    Aug 10, 2021

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    rokur
    in Environment

    Public works officials on Monday warned the public to stay away from the Great Miami River between Joyce Park and State Route 27, where runoff from disrupted treatment systems at the Fairfield sewer plant could cause elevated levels of bacteria.

  • Emma McKeon Wins Most Individual Medals at Tokyo 2020 Olympics With 4 Golds and 3 Bronzes | Arirang News

    Aug 10, 2021

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    rokur
    in Competition

    Australian swimmer Emma McKeon is the most successful individual athlete from Tokyo 2020, taking home a haul of 7 medals… made up of four golds and three bronzes. She also became the first female swimmer to achieve this feat in the sport’s Olympics history.

    AND while at it, she broke an Olympic record too… with 23.81 in the 50-meter freestyle. The 27-year-old has now become the most decorated Olympian in Australia’s Olympics history… with 11 medals under her belt.

  • Get to Know National Champion & Local Swim Coach “Kondo” | KZTV Action 10 News

    Aug 10, 2021

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    in Competition, Organization
  • Premiere Swimming Facility Coming to Keiser | WPTV News – FL Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast

    Aug 10, 2021

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    in Swimming Pools

    A new world-class swimming facility will be coming to Keiser University in West Palm Beach.

  • Stockton Man Drowns While Swimming In Lake Camanche | CBS Sacramento

    Aug 10, 2021

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    rokur
    in Safety

    Authorities say the man, who was in his mid-20s, was swimming Sunday afternoon near Eucalyptus Point in Lake Camanche when he went under and never resurfaced.

  • Malaysian Man Fails Again in Attempt to Swim Around Pandemic Travel Restrictions | South China Morning Post

    Aug 10, 2021

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    rokur
    in WTF

    A Malaysian man has again failed in his bid to evade pandemic travel rules by swimming across the Penang Strait. The first attempt by the 28-year-old in July 2021 landed him in hot water for violating travel bans. His second try on August 2 was made aboard a styrofoam raft, which failed to get him very far and ended in his rescue.

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