The race to become the most powerful figure in global sport concluded today, with Zimbabwe’s sports minister, Kirsty Coventry, making history as the first woman and the first African to be elected president of the International Olympic Committee.
Ms Coventry secured the role after a highly contested election, defeating the UK’s Lord Sebastian Coe, who had also been competing for the position.
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Former Swimmer Sues UPenn Over Handling of Transgender Athlete | ABC News
Margot Kaczorowski is suing UPenn and the Ivy League of Council of Presidents as the Trump administration suspends $175 million in federal funding for the university.
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Drowning of Non-verbal Boy in Ballwin Highlights Water Safety | FOX 2 St. Louis
A non-verbal 4-year-old boy tragically drowned in Ballwin Tuesday night, according to the Ballwin Police Department, after previously being reported missing in the city. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children aged 1 to 4, making it imperative for parents and guardians to focus on prevention strategies. FOX 2’s Mike Colombo shares more.
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Trump Admin. Suspends $175M in Funds for Penn Over Transgender Swimmer | 6abc Philadelphia
The University of Pennsylvania has been facing an Education Department investigation focusing on its swimming program.
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Berkeley High School Student Completes Daunting Open Water Swim in New Zealand | KPIX | CBS News Bay Area
Juliette Goodrich reports on a young woman from Berkeley who recently completed an open water swim in New Zealand to raise funds for Swim Across America.
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2025 NCAA DIII Swimming and Diving Championship: Day One Full Replay
Watch the full event replay from day one at the 2025 NCAA DIII Swimming and Diving Championship on March 19, 2025.
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Buttery Breakouts | Swim Faster with Caeleb Dressel
Today we’re mastering buttery-smooth breakouts (but we’re ditching the word “breakout”). Think of it as knifing or rotating through the water—smooth, seamless, and powerful. I’m sharing three essential drills that’ll transform your underwater transitions in freestyle and butterfly:
- Long Dog Progression – Smooth rotations, developing feel.
- Throwdowns – Adding power and timing your underwater stroke.
- Fins and Paddles Drill – Slow-motion control, perfecting the precise moment of transition from underwater to full stroke.
Whether you’re racing a 100 free, 200 fly, or just want to shave seconds off your turns, these drills will level up your swimming technique. Remember: it’s not about forcing your way up—it’s about letting the water guide you.
Know your kick count, trust the water, and you’ll be slicing through like butter.
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You’ll Never Improve If You Ignore This – An Olympic Swimmer’s Advice with Brianna Throssel | Effortless Swimming
Imagine standing behind the blocks knowing that everything, years of training, sacrifice, and your Olympic dream, comes down to this one race. That was the reality for Brianna Throssell at the 2016 Olympic Trials, where she had just one shot to make the team. In this episode, Brianna takes us behind the scenes of her Olympic journey, what it felt like to step onto the world’s biggest stage for the first time, the nerves, the lessons, and the moments that shaped her career.
From grueling training camps in Thailand To the mindset shifts that helped her break through. She says an honest and inspiring look at the highs and lows of elite swimming. Plus we dive into what’s next for her as she steps away from the pool for now and explores life beyond full time training. If you’re looking for insights into what it takes to compete at the highest level and the mental resilience that fuels champions, you won’t want to miss this one.
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Should Swimming Lessons Be Part of the B.C. School Curriculum? | CBC British Columbia
BC Today guest host Dan Burritt and Kimiko Hirakida of the Lifesaving Society of B.C. hear from callers who say they have benefited from swimming lessons. Hirakida says having swimming lessons included in the school curriculum would better educate people about water safety and even conducting a rescue.