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  • Olympic Swimming Legend Michael Phelps On Why He Walked Away From The Sport In 2016 | Forbes

    Jul 17, 2021

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    in Competition

    At the 2016 Forbes Under 30 Summit in Boston, Michael Phelps, the winningest Olympian in history, offered insight into a career that has spanned five Summer Games. In a discussion moderated by FORBES editor Randall Lane, Phelps delivered a number of memorable quotes on swimming, his personal life, and entrepreneurship.

  • Driver With Learner’s Permit Drives Directly Into Swimming Pool In Lakewood | CBS Denver

    Jul 17, 2021

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    in WTF

    No one was hurt in Lakewood when a car drove off the road and into a private swimming pool.

  • Swimmers Recreate ‘Monte-Cristo’ Feat at French Sea Race | Reuters

    Jul 17, 2021

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    in Open Water

    About 200 swimmers jumped into the Mediterranean to take part in a sea race inspired by the 1844 novel ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’

  • Becky Adlington Campaigns to Get More Girls Into Swimming | GBNews

    Jul 17, 2021

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    in Organization

    ‘It’s about being more confident, more healthy, more body confident as well’

    Becky Adlington, former Olympian, and two-time gold medalist is campaigning to get more girls into swimming.

  • Doctor Recalls Battling Racism to Achieve Olympic Dream of Representing the U.S. in Water Polo | CBS This Morning

    Jul 17, 2021

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    in Water Polo

    ER doctor recalls battling racism that included physical and mental aggression to achieve his Olympic dream of competing in water polo. He became one of the first African Americans to represent the U.S. when he played in Greece. Dana Jacobson has the details.

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  • Officials Warn Residents to Avoid Dangerous Swimming Areas After Thursday Rescue | Western Mass News

    Jul 17, 2021

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    in Safety

    Officials have issued a warning about illegal swimming in Wilbraham after fire crews pulled two people out of the Chicopee River near the Red Bridge boat ramp Thursday afternoon.

  • Eighth Shark Bite This Year in Volusia County | WESH 2 News

    Jul 17, 2021

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    in Nature
  • Medical Waste At Some NJ Beaches: The Weather Connection | NJ Spotlight News

    Jul 17, 2021

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    in Beach Life, Environment

    New Jersey is once again in the midst of an oppressive wave of heat, making a trip to the Shore extra inviting. But at some beaches in Monmouth and Ocean counties, this week swimmers had to be waved off after medical waste washed ashore.

  • Police Provide Update on Search for Missing Swimmers in Farmington River | FOX 61

    Jul 17, 2021

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    in Safety

    The search is for a 15-year-old and 17-year-old who did not return home last night

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