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  • Author Rachel Beanland celebrates the release of ‘Florence Adler Swims Forever’

    Jul 7, 2020

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    rokur
    in Safety

    The novel is based on a true story and shows the all too common need for a family to protect its loved ones even in the midst of tragedy.

  • Aaron Peirsol’s World Record at Montreal 2005 | FINA World Championships

    Jul 6, 2020

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    rokur
    in Competition

    Defending World and Olympic Champion Aaron Peirsol from the USA was the one to beat at the 2005 FINA World Championships in Montreal in the Men’s 200m Backstroke Final.

  • 7-year-old struck by stray bullet while swimming in backyard pool

    Jul 6, 2020

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    rokur
    in Safety, WTF

    A 7-year-old boy, swimming in his grandmother’s pool on the Fourth of July, was struck by a stray bullet.

    Jason Puentes was celebrating the holiday with his grandmother Balbina Ivarra and other family members with a backyard barbecue at her North Fort Lauderdale home.

    See Local 10

  • Sheriff Bouchard Reminds Boaters, Swimmers To Stay Safe Following Oakland County Drowning

    Jul 6, 2020

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    rokur
    in Safety

    Summertime in Michigan can be filled with fun and memorable moments. But a large number of waterways in the state can pose a serious and sometimes deadly hazard.

  • Ocean Safety: Kite surfer, swimmers in distress, toddler on floaty blown out to ocean

    Jul 6, 2020

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    rokur
    in Beach Life, Safety

    Honolulu Ocean Safety wants you to be safe for the 4th of July. Here are some reminders Ocean Safety officials provided after several incidents that happened Thursday, July 2.

  • Wuhan Swimmers Wear ‘Facekinis’ to Prevent Coronavirus Spread

    Jul 6, 2020

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    rokur
    in Equipment

    ‘Facekinis’ have made a comeback as visitors to a recently re-opened waterpark in Wuhan donned facial tightknits to protect themselves not only from those hateful UV rays but apparently, also from the deadly virus.

  • Everything a World Record Swimmer Eats in a Day | Eat Like | Men’s Health

    Jul 6, 2020

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    rokur
    in Competition, Nutrition

    Three-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Murphy, who holds the world record for the 100-meter backstroke, breaks down the diet that keeps him in peak performance shape.

  • Permission Granted for Swim Week 1st July 2020

    Jul 6, 2020

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    rokur
    in Organization, Safety

    Getting Grenada swimming by the year 2021.
    That’s the goal as the Republic Bank National Learn to Swim Week kicks off.
    The program is into its sixth year, and organizers say strict COVID-19 protocols will be followed.

     

  • Drone saves two Australian swimmers from drowning

    Jul 6, 2020

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    in Safety

    This is the first time a drone has been used to save swimmers caught in rough seas.
    This video was originally published on 19 January 2018

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