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Olympic Training Camp 2021 | Michael Andrew
Behind the scenes in Oahu with Team USA!
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Ridgefield Swimmer Heads to 2020 Tokyo Olympics | News 12
A Ridgefield swimmer is heading to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after qualifying in June.
Kieran Smith, 21, will be competing in the men’s 200 and 400-meter freestyle and is now in Tokyo preparing with Team USA.
Smith was a standout swimmer for Ridgefield High School and just completed his junior year at the University of Florida.
Coach Emmanuel Lanzo, of Ridgefield Aquatic Club, says he’s coached Smith since 2013. He says he knew Smith was destined for success.
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Olympic Swimming Legend Michael Phelps On Why He Walked Away From The Sport In 2016 | Forbes
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.
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Driver With Learner’s Permit Drives Directly Into Swimming Pool In Lakewood | CBS Denver
No one was hurt in Lakewood when a car drove off the road and into a private swimming pool.
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Swimmers Recreate ‘Monte-Cristo’ Feat at French Sea Race | Reuters
About 200 swimmers jumped into the Mediterranean to take part in a sea race inspired by the 1844 novel ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’
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Becky Adlington Campaigns to Get More Girls Into Swimming | GBNews
‘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.
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Doctor Recalls Battling Racism to Achieve Olympic Dream of Representing the U.S. in Water Polo | CBS This Morning
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
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.