The secret to Olympic Gold? Swimming champion Michael Phelps says it has all to do with dreaming big, even at a very young age.
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Concerns grow over shark attacks
A swimmer’s death in Maine, along with several sightings in New York, have wildlife officials keeping a close watch.
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New record as Rasovszky wins cross Lake Balaton event
Swimming world champion Kristof Rasovszky won the 38th cross Lake Balaton competition in a record time here on Saturday.
The 23-year-old completed the classic 5,200-meter distance between Revfulop and Balatonboglar in 57 minutes, shattering the previous record of 58 minutes and 33 seconds set by Mark Papp in 2016.
Rasovszky represented Hungary at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. He won the 5km open water event at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships, and also won the 5km and 25km open water events at the 2018 European Aquatics Championships in Glasgow.
“That’s why we came, that was the goal. The weather was absolutely suitable for a new record,” Rasovszky said after the race.
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App described as ‘Airbnb for swimming pools’ surges in popularity during pandemic
Why rent a whole house when you only want the pool?
There’s nothing better than spending a warm summer day in the pool. Of course, many people can’t afford to install a pool in their own backyard (or, they don’t want to deal with the maintenance).
Unfortunately, due to the coronavirus, many people are canceling the vacations and trips they had planned for the summer. While folks may not want to travel, they still want to relax during the warmer months.
Swimply, an app that has been described as Airbnb for swimming pools, has seen a surge in new users during recent months, the Washingtonian reports. The app, which originally launched in 2018, has reportedly grown by 2,000 percent during the pandemic.
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British Columbians overestimate their swimming abilities, survey finds
British Columbians are overconfident in their swimming abilities, which could be leading to an increase in swimming-related incidents, a new BC Hydro report suggests.
The survey, which polled 600 people, found that 85 per cent of British Columbians considered themselves experienced swimmers – despite most only going into the water a few times a year. Ten percent of respondents said they’ve never completed a swimming lesson.
The survey also found that 30 percent of people polled have had a near-drowning experience, and another 53 percent have witnessed a person in distress while in the water.
Unsafe behaviors are also cited as a reason for increase in water incidents. Almost half of respondents said they’ve gone into the water under the influence of alcohol or cannabis – a decision men are 30 percent more likely to make than women.
The province sees an average of 76 drowning deaths per year, according to the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit.
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What are Drowning Machines?
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AquaEye handheld sonar device credited with finding missing swimmer on OBX
The world’s first handheld sonar device for identifying bodies underwater was recently used in Kitty Hawk to find a missing swimmer.
“Normal rescue methods are inline searches, multiple people, multiple resources. This does all the looking for you, ” said Phillip Lloyd, a representative with the company that developed AquaEye.
The technology is point-and-shoot, and uses artificial technology. It costs around $4,700.
“It is like a flashlight underwater, and it uses sonar,” Lloyd said. “It can scan 85,000 square feet in just 4 minutes.”
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Tropical Storm IsaÃas: Florida surfers continuing to surf after warnings to stay off the sea
Despite large swells, surfers are being warned to stay out of the water as IsaÃas approaches.
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River drownings surge as virus lockdown closes swimming pools
In Iraq, Kirkuk waters have become deadly this summer, with 21 people drowning while swimming in Little Zab River and lakes in the area.