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  • The Selkie – Swimming from the Isle of Skye to the Isle of Raasay | Isle of Raasay Distillery

    Jul 14, 2021

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    The Isle of Raasay Distillery is proud to sponsor ‘Selkie’ – a challenge to become the first person in history to run, swim and cycle the length of the Outer Hebrides in aid of the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust.

    Read also HERD

  • Patel Becomes India’s 1st Woman Swimmer at Olympics | Reuters

    Jul 14, 2021

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    Maana Patel made India’s Olympics history by becoming the country’s first woman swimmer to qualify for the Games

  • No One Thought I Could Do It — Sajan Prakash, First Indian Swimmer to Make Olympics Cut | the Bridge

    Jul 14, 2021

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    No Indian swimmer before him had done it. And for him as well, it seemed a far-fetched dream.

    People wrote him off, said he can’t improve at 27 to make the Olympic A cut.

    And yet, Sajan Prakash proved everyone wrong!

  • Atlanta Native Emilie Grand Pierre Representing Haiti at Tokyo Olympics | BNC News

    Jul 14, 2021

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    Some uplifting news for Haiti: the Caribbean country is sending two swimmers to compete in the Tokyo Olympics.

  • Decision to Ban Cap Used by Swimmers With Afro Hair From Olympic Competition Draws Ire | News 12

    Jul 14, 2021

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    The International Swimming Federation rejected a British brand, Soul Cap, saying elite swimmers shouldn’t need them.

  • Local Swimmer Uses Mental Strength to Help Chase History | WMBB News 13

    Jul 14, 2021

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  • Olympic Swimmer Stephanie Au Attends Jockey School | World Horse Racing

    Jul 14, 2021

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    Join three-time Olympian Stephanie Au as she gets a taste of what it’s like to be a jockey at Apprentice Jockey School.

  • Freedom Swimmer | Trailer | MIFF

    Jul 14, 2021

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    Olivia Martin McGuire parallels a grandfather’s journey to safety during the Cultural Revolution with his granddaughter’s fight for freedom in Hong Kong today.

  • You Can Swim With Manatees in Crystal River, Florida | FOX 13 Tampa Bay

    Jul 14, 2021

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    Swimming with wild manatees is certainly one of the most Florida things you can do. Fun 2 Dive in Crystal River is one tour company that makes the activity possible year-round.

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