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  • Permits Approved for Chicago River Swim | CBS Chicago

    Aug 8, 2025

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    in Open Water

    Next month, 500 swimmers will take off on a one- or two-mile swim in open water for the Chicago River Swim. Sara Machi reports.

  • Sylvan Beach Officials Warning the Public to Avoid Swimming in Parts of the Lake Due to Algal Blooms | NewsChannel 9 WSYR Syracuse

    Aug 8, 2025

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    in Environment

    Sylvan Beach officials warning the public to avoid swimming in parts of the lake due to algal blooms.

  • Michael Phelps & Rowdy Gaines Called Out USA Swimming, but Are They Right? | Kyle Sockwell

    Aug 8, 2025

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    in Competition

    Michael Phelps, Rowdy Gaines, and Ryan Lochte (sort of) recently called out USA Swimming during the World Championships. While it may have initially seemed like the criticism was aimed at the athletes, it’s clear now that wasn’t the case.

    With USA Swimming still without a permanent CEO after more than 340 days, the community’s patience is understandably wearing thin. In this video, I share my thoughts on the callout and what I believe we should be focusing on as we head into the LA 2028 Olympic cycle.

  • This May Be the Greatest Race in Swimming History | The Swim Scribe

    Aug 6, 2025

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    in Competition

    Kate Ledecky, Summer McIntosh and Lani Pallister all BATTLED through 8 minutes of racing in the women’s 800 free, it was a RIDICULOUSLY fast race with some world class race strategy

  • How to Swim Fast With the Best Swimmers in the World | Cody Miller

    Aug 6, 2025

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    in Competition, Training
  • World Championships Recap | Unfiltered Waters

    Aug 6, 2025

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    in Competition

    In this episode, Katie and Missy reunite for a long-awaited World Championships recap, unpacking the highs, lows, and untold stories — from the Thailand training camp food poisoning to the “web shooters down” call for unity. They react to mid-meet criticism from swimming legends, celebrate standout performances from Katie Ledecky, Gretchen Walsh, and Jack Alexy, and share the behind-the-scenes moments that define Team USA’s grit, pride, and culture.

  • Ravens Players to Michael Phelps: Teach Us How to Swim | WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore

    Aug 6, 2025

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    in Learn To Swim

    While the Baltimore Ravens gear up for their preseason opener next week, some players are taking to the new recovery pool at The Castle. But there appears to be a little problem, and some players are calling on a local legend for help. In a social media video, the players seek Michael Phelps — who is a huge Ravens fan — to teach them how to swim. The 23-time Olympic gold medalist Maryland swimming phenom responded to that request Wednesday on Instagram, writing, “I got y’all! Let’s do it.”

  • Summer McIntosh Wins Historic 4th Gold of Swimming Worlds in Singapore | CBC News

    Aug 6, 2025

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    Canadian swim star Summer McIntosh won the women’s 400-metre individual medley for her fourth gold medal of the world championships in Singapore, capping one of the most dominant weeks in the sport’s history.

  • World Record – Leon Marchand Smashes the 200m IM | World Aquatics Championships Singapore 2025

    Aug 6, 2025

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    History made in Singapore! Leon Marchand demolishes the field in the 200m Individual Medley, setting a new World Record at the World Aquatics Championships 2025. A swim for the ages!

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