The cavernous Itakeskus swimming hall in Finland houses a complex of pools and saunas, but in just a couple of days it can be transformed into a vast underground bomb shelter with a capacity of nearly 4,000 people. It’s just one of a number of shelters across the country that during peacetime house everything from skateparks to playgrounds, but also form a vital part of Finland’s civil defence strategy and could provide a model for other European nations looking to ramp up preparedness after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Pro Swim Series Record Falls as Urlando Goes 1:52.37 in 200m Fly | 2025 Tyr Pro Series Sacramento | USA Swimming
Luca Urlando wins Men’s 200M Butterfly at the 2025 TYR Pro Swim Series in Sacramento. Krzysztof Chmielewski and Michal Chmielewski take second and third.
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Sprint 101 | Swim Faster with Caeleb Dressel
Welcome to Sprint 101—your crash course in swimming fast with purpose, style, and precision. In this video, we’re breaking down the art of sprinting by thinking about your body like a race car:
- The Trunk (Frame) – Rotational strength and control.
- The Legs (Engine) – Non-stop power from hips down.
- The Arms (Tires) – High-grip catch and clean water connection.
Plus, we walk through my favorite sprint-focused drill: GTOs. These help you lower stroke count, train with purpose, and stay efficient without losing that top gear.
We wrap things up by building a 99 Overall Sprinter—crafted from five legends who each bring something unique to the pool. Style, swagger, clutchness, raw speed—it’s all in here.
Sprint smarter, not harder. Learn what the water wants from you.
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Platteville Voters Approve of City Borrowing $6.9m to Fix Aquatic Center’s Structural Issues | WKOW 27 News
Platteville pool referendum passes
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April Pools’ Day Event in South Florida to Help Prevent Drownings | WPBF 25 News
Florida ranks the highest in the United States for unintentional drownings for kids ages 1 to 4.
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Lessons From the Fastest Swimmer in 70.3 With Greg Harper | Effortless Swimming
Today, we have a powerhouse guest—Greg Harper, the fastest swimmer in Ironman 70.3!
Greg shares his key lessons from the pool to open water, how to develop speed and endurance, and the mental strategies that set top swimmers apart. From the snowball effect of smart training to the secrets of holding a faster stroke rate, this episode is packed with actionable insights for triathletes and swimmers alike.
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Liverpool Legend Will Swim Channel for a Second Time for Charity | Sky News
Liverpool legend Graeme Souness will, for the second time, swim the Channel to raise money for the charity DEBRA.
DEBRA is a UK national medical research charity and patient support organisation for people living with the rare, extremely painful, genetic skin blistering condition, epidermolysis bullosa (EB) also known as ‘butterfly skin’.
Isla, 17, has the condition and joined Graeme on the Breakfast show.
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Why Nikki Swims for 20 Hours Straight to Cross Oceans | Open Water – Documentary | Miguel Temme
Nikki never envisioned herself as a successful athlete. She lacked athleticism and didn’t fit the conventional mold of what society considers an athlete to be. However, this did not stop her from excelling in the sport of long distance swimming in open water. Through her challenging feats of swimming in open waters under extreme conditions, such as icy lakes and immense ocean straits, she discovered the incredible strength and resilience of her mind and body. Her experiences taught her that she possesses hidden talents she never thought of. Motivated by this belief, she now shares her expertise and passion for the sport with children of diverse abilities, training and guiding them to cross the English Channel as a relay team. In doing so, she inspires them to tap into their own hidden potential and discover their inner strength.
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Sea Lion Attacks Teenage Girl Swimming in Waters off Long Beach | ABC7
A teenage girl was swimming in waters off Long Beach on Sunday afternoon when she was attacked by a sea lion, officials said.
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