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  • Mollie O’Callaghan Surprised Herself With This World Record | The Swim Scribe

    Oct 20, 2025

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    in Competition, World Record

    Australian superstar Mollie O’Callaghan is an absolute MONSTER in the 100 and 200 freestyle races, THAT hasn’t been news to anyone in a long long time. However we MOSTLY know that in the long course pool, while most people have ASSUMED that would be the case in short course we haven’t REALLY confirmed it until now.

  • Regan Smith Equals Her World Record in the Women’s 100M Back on Home Soil | World Aquatics

    Oct 20, 2025

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    rokur
    in Competition

    Regan Smith equals her World Record in the women’s 100m back on home turf

  • Is Ariarne Titmus Walking Away From Swimming Too Soon? | Wide World of Sports

    Oct 19, 2025

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    rokur
    in Competition
  • Shane Ryan Defends Decision to Join the Enhanced Games: ‘This Is Showbusiness, It’s a Job for Us’ | Virgin Media Sports

    Oct 19, 2025

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    rokur
    in Competition

    Former Team Ireland swimmer Shane Ryan has hit back at criticism he has received for joining the enhanced games in which athletes are allowed to take banned performance-boosting drugs under medical supervision.

    In his first interview as an enhanced games athlete Ryan says the reaction is unfair, however his move has been criticised by sports bodies.

  • Scientists Explain the Mysterious Orca Boat Attacks | New Scientist

    Oct 17, 2025

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    rokur
    in Nature

    Imagine you’re sailing the Strait of Gibraltar when suddenly an orca slams into your boat. Since 2020, these apex predators have been biting rudders, ramming and tipping boats, and in some shocking cases, sinking vessels. For sailors here, it’s a terrifying experience. And it’s happening with increasing frequency. A quick internet search suggests an almost Hollywood-worthy revenge flick: a boat-scarred, vengeful orca is meting out attacks on fishermen and the super-rich. It’s a compelling narrative, but scientists aren’t convinced. For them, the real explanation is even stranger.

  • Diver Completes Deepest Recreational Cave Dive Using Hydrogen In History In New Zealand | 10 News+

    Oct 17, 2025

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    rokur
    in Nature, Scuba Diving

    Dr Richard Harris played a pivotal role in the 2018 cave rescue in Thailand, in which he helped save the lives of 12 boys.

    Now, the recreational diver has completed the deepest recreational cave dive using hydrogen in history, in the Pearse Resurgence in New Zealand. He spoke exclusively to 10 News+ ahead of a new documentary about the dive.

  • How Water Makes This Town Flood-Proof | WSJ Pro Perfected

    Oct 17, 2025

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    rokur
    in Nature, Science

    Many Florida homes can withstand category 5 hurricane winds, but not flooding. Babcock Ranch, a town near Fort Myers and Cape Coral, has stayed mostly unscathed during major storms like Hurricane Irma, Ian, Milton and Helene.

  • Ross Noble Reveals Surprising Impact of Swimming With Sharks | Lorraine

    Oct 17, 2025

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    rokur
    in Nature

    He’s one of the UK’s most unpredictable and quick-witted comedians and after more than 35 years of doing stand-up, Ross Noble is back with a brand new tour ‘Cranium of Curiosities’. Ross joins Lorraine to tell us all about what audiences can expect on his 58 date run and how much he is looking forward to having many sausage rolls on the road. Ross also tells us how taking part in ‘Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters’ has left a lasting impact on him.

  • Indiana Lawmakers Push for Swim Lessons in All Indiana Schools | FOX59 News

    Oct 17, 2025

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    rokur
    in Learn To Swim, Organization, Safety

    FOX59’s Hannah Adamson spoke with experts about Operation Water Safety.

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