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  • Swimming | World’s Toughest Race

    Jul 27, 2020

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    rokur
    in Wild Swimming

    Swimming through bone-chilling waters and battling the onset of hypothermia is just one small section of the World’s Toughest Race.

  • Indoor Pool Swim Lessons during COVID

    Jul 27, 2020

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    rokur
    in Organization, Safety

    Are you a little nervous about swim lessons during the COVID-19 outbreak? Here is an inside look at all the safeguards we are taking at Mundelein Park & Recreation District to keep you and our staff healthy while learning this very important life skill.

  • Swimmer Madisyn Cox “Going All In” On The 2021 Olympics

    Jul 27, 2020

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    rokur
    in Competition

    Madisyn Cox is putting her life on hold for another year to pursue her Olympic dreams at the 2021 games in Tokyo. The U.S. National Team swimmer shares why she’s delaying medical school and continuing to prepare for the 2021 Olympics.

  • Swimmers screened for COVID-19 symptoms in Manchester

    Jul 27, 2020

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    rokur
    in Health

    Dealing with Monday’s extreme heat is more challenging than previous summers because of COVID-19 safety shutdowns and restrictions.

  • 8 Most Terrifying Swimming Pools | World List

    Jul 27, 2020

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    rokur
    in Safety, Swimming Pools

    From pools that have hurt its users, to ones that dare you to dive in and risk injury, join us as we show you 8 terrifying swimming pools.

  • Teen drowns after swimming in Indian Creek, Kansas City police say

    Jul 27, 2020

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    rokur
    in Safety

    Police say that several teens were swimming in the creek just south of the bridge when the victim began to get carried away by the current.

  • Exclusive: Andrew Lauterstein’s Olympic-inspired Ninja warm-up | Australian Ninja Warrior 2020

    Jul 27, 2020

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    rokur
    in Dryland

    The former Olympic swimmer reveals what he does to prepare for the course on Australian Ninja Warrior 2020.

  • Dive in to “Swim Team” With Director Lara Stolman

    Jul 27, 2020

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    rokur
    in Adapted Swimming

    The critically acclaimed documentary “Swim Team” has made waves since its debut in 2016. In this exclusive interview with U.S. Embassy Singapore, director Lara Stolman takes us behind the scenes of the making of the film. She also discusses inclusivity in sports and the difficulties persons with developmental disabilities face when they come of age.

    About “Swim Team”:

    What happens when the parents of an autistic boy in America form a competitive swim team of multiethnic autistic teens and train them with high expectations and zero pity? The Jersey Hammerheads are created, and the swimmers begin to have winning experiences in and out of the swimming pool.

  • A Chat With America’s Swim Meet Announcer Extraordinaire, Sam Kendricks | Swim Talk

    Jul 27, 2020

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    rokur
    in Organization

    Behind the scenes at Swim Talk A2B
    Sam’s experiences transitioning from youth football to swimming
    Sam was a walk-on at UT?
    Eddie Reese’s influence and mentoring
    SAM TO THE RESCUE!
    “The Thrill of Victory, the Agony of Defeat”
    Sam’s thoughts about the impact of Covid-19 on competitive swimming
    How Sam preps to announce a swim meet
    Sam almost gives Bob a heart attack
    Sam’s favorite pools
    Texas vs SMU dual 1980, “Most Exciting Meet Ever”
    220-yd butterfly?
    Will Sam announce at 2021 NCAAs? Will there BE a 2021 NCAAs?
    Sam Kendricks: 40+ years of excellence

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