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  • Authorities Searching For Missing Swimmer In Santa Monica

    Aug 20, 2020

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    rokur
    in Safety

    The call about the missing swimmer came in around 10 p.m.

  • Hannah Stockbauer vs. Diana Munz – incredible 800m duel | Barcelona 2003 | FINA World Championships

    Aug 20, 2020

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    rokur
    in Competition

    Hannah Stockbauer, World and Olympic champion gets a swimming hat trick at the 2003 edition of the FINA World Championships in Barcelona, winning Gold medals in all the events she took part in, namely, the 400, 800 and 1500 Free.

  • Verify: It’s safe to swim during the pandemic, spiders don’t spread COVID-19 and more

    Aug 20, 2020

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    rokur
    in Health, Swimming Pools

    People are asking about posts on social media about COVID-19 contamination and cures. Harris County Health Authority Dr. Umair Shah addressed the claims.

  • Dwyane Wade Celebrates Mom As She Conquers Fear Of Swimming

    Aug 19, 2020

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    rokur
    in Safety

    Dwyane Wade is one proud son! The NBA veteran wrote a celebratory post honoring his mom, Jolinda Wade, who conquered her lifelong fear of swimming when she got in the pool for her first lesson this week. “For as long as I can remember my mother has said she’s gonna learn how to swim one day. Well today was that day. At 65 years old and after 51 years of not going into pool water. My mother conquered her fear of swimming today. Watching her overcome this fear was so damn Inspiring. I am a proud son,” he gushed.

  • Inside with Brett Hawke: Daniel Kowalski

    Aug 19, 2020

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    rokur
    in Competition

    Dan Kowalski is one of those legendary distance swimmers hailing from Australia. He showed tremendous range at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics by winning Silver in the 1500 and Bronze in both the 200 and 400 Freestyles.

  • Is It Safe to Swim in Lakes & Oceans During COVID? A Doctor Explains

    Aug 19, 2020

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    rokur
    in Competition

    You’ve asked and I’m answering!

  • Unearthing Shipwrecks and Finding Friends Under the Sea

    Aug 19, 2020

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    rokur
    in Freediving, Scuba Diving

    Some people aren’t satisfied with what’s on the surface. So they dive, exploring rivers, lakes and oceans. Join us as we take the plunge with divers motivated by the thrill of discovering shipwrecks and finding pearls; breath-holding free divers who push themselves to their limits; and one diver who befriended a sea creature nearly 30 years ago and has visited her pretty much daily ever since. This duo is friendship goals—underwater edition.

  • Grandfather Goes Swimming For The First Time In Months

    Aug 19, 2020

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    rokur
    in Health

    “My Pop is 86 and hasn’t been out of the house in about a year because of his oxygen.”⁠

    https://youtu.be/8nYfUkfrT6g
  • Australian female swimmer beats male record of total swims across English Channel

    Aug 19, 2020

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    rokur
    in Open Water

    Australian swimmer Chloe McArdel has discussed her record-breaking swims across the English Channel with Sky News host Peta Credlin.

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