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  • ‘Hero’ Jumped in Water to Save Drowning Man and Toddler; Still Missing

    Jun 14, 2021

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    in Safety

    The search for a man being hailed hero was still underway at Apollo Beach as of Saturday night after Sheriff Chad Chronister said the man jumped in the water to try and save a father and son who were swept away by the current.

    The bodies of the father and son were recovered Friday night, but Kristoff Murray was still missing.

    MORE: https://www.fox13news.com/news/apollo…

  • Teen Swimmer Dies After Being Struck by Lightning on Tybee Island

    Jun 14, 2021

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    rokur
    in Safety

    A 15-year-old from Alabama was killed after being struck by lightning while swimming off Tybee Island in Georgia.

  • Swimming Australia Rocked by Claims of ‘Toxic Culture’ | 9 News Australia

    Jun 14, 2021

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    rokur
    in Competition

    Six weeks out from the Tokyo Games, Australian swimming has been rocked by fresh claims of abuse, bullying, and body shaming.

    https://youtu.be/_ygGy0bpjmk
  • Kaylee McKeown Emotional Interview | 2021 Australian Swimming Trials | Amazon Originals

    Jun 14, 2021

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    rokur
    in Competition

    Kaylee McKeown powered home in the women’s 100m backstroke to swim a qualifying time and SMASH the world record in 57.45 🙌
    Watch her talk about the emotional story behind the journey of becoming a world record holder.

  • Spectator Killed at Desert Race, Australian Swimming Toxic Culture Allegations | 9 News Australia

    Jun 14, 2021

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    rokur
    in Organization

    A man in his 60s has died and another man is seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle at the Finke Desert Race in the Northern Territory. A scandal surrounds Swimming Australia today as shock allegations emerge that athletes have been subjected to body shaming and ridicule.

    https://youtu.be/A_CUK0lpoIM
  • Wild Swimming Expert Medical Advice | 5 Things You Need to Know | Always Another Adventure

    Jun 14, 2021

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    rokur
    in Health, Open Water, Wild Swimming

    Medical conditions affecting wild swimmers & expert medical advice for wild open water swimmers from experienced swimmer Doctor James Douglas. Thanks to Dr Douglas at the Tweeddale Medical Practice, Fort William and NHS Highland.

    00:00 Start
    00:48 Transient Global amnesia
    02:26 Acute pulmonary oedema
    03:48 Swim limiting conditions
    05:10 Dealing with cold water
    06:58 Rewarming after swim

  • Ariarne Titmus Commonwealth Record Breaking Moment | 2021 Australian Swimming Trials | Amazon Prime

    Jun 14, 2021

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    rokur
    in Competition

    SHE IS A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH 🙌 Ariarne Titmus sets a new Commonwealth and Australian Record in the 400m Freestyle – going under World Record pace 3:56.90 – under qualifying time!

  • Kaylee McKeown World Record Breaking Moment | 2021 Australian Swimming Trials | Amazon Originals

    Jun 13, 2021

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    rokur
    in Competition

    In what can only be described as something magical ✨ Kaylee McKeown powered home in the women’s 100m backstroke to swim a qualifying time and SMASH the world record in 57.45 🙌

  • Mass. Lobster Diver Swallowed by Humpback Whale off Cape Cod Coast | WCVB Channel 5 Boston

    Jun 12, 2021

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    rokur
    in Nature, WTF

    The veteran Cape Cod lobster diver was positioned off the coast of Provincetown, about 35 feet down, when he was swallowed by a humpback whale.

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