Katie and Beisel are back with a World Champs preview that’s part swim talk, part storytime, and some fun. They break down the rookies to watch, the races that have them fired up, and what makes Summer McIntosh so unreal. Plus, wild monkey stories from Olympic camp, lessons from tough races, and a tribute to Lilly King’s epic career. It’s fun, unfiltered, and full of behind-the-scenes moments you don’t want to miss.
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Trans Swimmer Lia Thomas Stripped of Titles for Being a Man in Women’s Sports | Nate The Lawyer
Controversy erupted when Lia Thomas, after two years of hormone therapy, became the first openly transgender athlete to win NCAA women’s swim championships, obliterating competitors by over 30 seconds. Critics cried foul, citing biological advantages: from Flo Jo’s 10.49s 100m legacy being 8,015th among men to Harvard research showing hormone blockers don’t erase muscle or bone gains. Under mounting pressure, the University of Pennsylvania agreed with the Trump Education Department to ban transgender athletes and vacate Thomas’s titles. In this unfiltered exposé, we unpack record-smashing times, scientific debates over fairness, Title IX enforcement, and the political fallout that’s splitting sports and the nation. Watch to get the real story behind the headlines and decide: Is this victory, or an epic injustice?
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Stew Leonard’s Swim School Teaches Water Safety | WTNH News8
Drownings and water-related deaths have been making headlines in Connecticut, and with lots of people headed to the beach/pool in the heat, one local school is looking to teach about water safety.
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Swim South Florida: South Florida Organizations Come Together to Build Life Jacket Stands | WPLG Local 10
Life jacket loaner stands are helping to promote water safety in Dania Beach, with more stands on the way at other South Florida beaches.
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Cameron McEvoy: The Secrets Behind His “Splash and Dash” Speed | World Aquatics
What makes Cameron McEvoy one of the fastest sprinters in the pool?
In this video, we break down his lightning-fast technique, explosive starts, and the training strategies that power his incredible “splash and dash” performances.
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Cliff Diver Molly Carlson After Traumatic Slip During Red Bull Event | CBC Sports
Canadian cliff diver Molly Carlson spoke to us after a ‘near-death’ experience during competition in which she slipped off a 22m platform. The professional diver spoke to host Anastasia Bucsis about knowing what she did wrong, her amazement that her body ‘knew’ what to do, and how excited she is to compete for Canada in high diving at the world Aquatics championships beginning July 23rd.
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Olympic Champion Cate Campbell Engaged | 7NEWS
Olympic gold medalist Kate Campbell announced her engagement to long-time partner Adam Kerr. The swimmer said Kerr proposed while watching the sunrise at the beach.
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A Year On, Paris 2024 Belongs to Everyone | IOC Media
From a groundbreaking Opening Ceremony on the Seine to 17 unforgettable days of sport, celebration, and unity, Paris 2024 redefined what it means to host the Olympic Games. In keeping with its motto, “Games Wide Open”, this was the first Games edition fully aligned with Olympic Agenda – the IOC’s strategic roadmap to make the Olympic Games more inclusive, more sustainable and better tailored to the needs of their host. A year on from the Games, we look at some of the key benefits Paris 2024 has created for France and its people.
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Coach Fred Vergnoux on the Next World Record Summer McIntosh Will Set | No Cap | CBC Sports
We couldn’t say goodbye without asking Summer McIntosh’s coach Fred Vergnoux what he thinks the next world record she will break is and he definitely raised some eyebrows.