There is a nationwide shortage of lifeguards, and places like the Town of Tonawanda’s Youth, Parks and Recreation are feeling the pressure first hand.
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Several Georgia Children Have Drowned This Year. Here’s How to Find Free Swim Lessons in Metro Atlanta | 11Alive
Here’s what you need to know.
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The Big Stage: Olympic Trials Test More Than Just Athletes’ Swimming Abilities | WHO13
Justin Surrency reports from Omaha.
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Swim Advisory in Place at Park Lake Beach Due to E. Coli | FOX 47 News
Swimmers advised to avoid Park Lake due to E. coli contamination.
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Ohio Doctor Rescues a Father and 3 Children From Drowning in Maumee River | WTOL11
In a matter of seconds, the current on the Maumee River swallowed Fox and his three kids.
While trying to rescue all three and himself, he noticed his one son began turning blue.
“I was able to get to Marshall, who was face first, and I flipped him over,” said Fox.
“And then a guy! That doctor! He was like, ‘Oh I’m a swimmer and a doctor and I came to help!’” explained James’ son, Colton.
By pure chance, the group of four found themselves in front of Dr. Daniel Cassavar’s home, who just so happened to get off work early.
“I saw dad and his three kids, he was trying to hold them all up, they were in deep water, wandered into deeper water, and I said I cannot stand here and watch what’s going to happen,” said Cassavar.
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Max Litchfield | Injury Prevention for Swimmers and Medley Training | Propulsion Swimming
On this week’s episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we speak to the number 1 British 400m Individual Medley swimmer, Max Litchfield.
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Manuel Reveals Burnout Diagnosis After Loss at Swim Trials
Tears welled in Simone Manuel’s eyes. Her voice broke as she revealed the heartbreaking reason behind her failure to advance in the 100-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic trials.
The first Black woman ever to win an individual swimming gold medal at the Olympics was diagnosed with overtraining syndrome — or burnout — in late March. She’d never heard of it before. Her mother looked up the condition online. At first, Manuel modified her training at Stanford for two weeks.
“I wasn’t seeing any progress with my performance in the pool,†she said Thursday night. “It actually was declining.â€
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Anastasia Pagonis’ Loyal Guide Dog Sits Next To Swimming Pool During Practice | The Dodo Teammates | The Dodo
Most loyal dog ever sits on the edge of the pool the whole time his Paralympic swimmer mom, Anastasia Pagoanis @Anastasia _K_P , is at practice 💙