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  • Tragic Drowning of 5-Year-Old in Bents Basin Waterhole | 7NEWS

    Feb 3, 2025

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    in Safety

    A five-year-old boy has died after being pulled from Bents Basin Waterhole.

    The boy was treated and taken to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition where he later died.

  • The Last Five Women’s 50m Freestyle Champions | Olympics

    Feb 2, 2025

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    in Competition

    Discover the remarkable journey of the last five Olympic champions in the women’s 50-meter freestyle! From Germany’s Britta Steffen (2008) and the Netherlands’ Ranomi Kromowidjojo (2012), to Denmark’s Pernille Blume (2016) and Australia’s Emma McKeon(2020). In 2024, Sweden introduced the new gold medalist Sarah Sjöström to the pool. Relive the exciting moments, incredible speed, and fierce competition

  • The Swimsuit So Good They Banned It | Half as Interesting

    Feb 2, 2025

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    rokur
    in Equipment
  • Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Continues | FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

    Feb 2, 2025

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    rokur
    in Winter Swimming

    FOX 9’s Ian Leonard was in Maple Grove for the Polar Plunge to help raise money for the Special Olympics on Saturday.

  • Michigan-Based Goldfish Foundation Promotes Diversity in Swimming With Special Meet | WXYZ-TV Detroit | Channel 7

    Feb 2, 2025

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    rokur
    in Competition, Diversity, Organization

    In honor of Black History Month, the Michigan-based Goldfish Foundation held a swim meet on Saturday at Seaholm High School. The goal of the meet was to promote diversity and awareness for parents to enroll children into life-saving swim lessons.

  • Elite Breaststroke Training With a Former Arizona State / French Record Holder | Aquatic Sports Performance

    Feb 2, 2025

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    rokur
    in Competition, Training

    We trained and learned from a former Arizona State and French National record holder!

  • Why Do We Train Hard? | Wiffen Twins

    Feb 2, 2025

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    in Competition, Training
  • Edinburg CISD Student-Athletes Compete in District Swim Meet | Edinburgh CISD

    Feb 1, 2025

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    rokur
    in Competition

    This week our talented swimmers participated in the District Swim Meet with a handful of our student athletes qualifying for the Regional Meet! Listen to their stories as they explain their experiences in the pool!

  • Duxbury Swimmer Setting Records After Undergoing Heart Transplant | CBS Boston

    Feb 1, 2025

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    rokur
    in Competition, Health, Organization

    The senior captain of Duxbury High School’s boys swim team has his name atop the school’s record board after overcoming a life-threatening health condition. WBZ-TV’s Nick Giovanni reports.

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