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  • Child Crisis Arizona Offers Free Pool Fences to Prevent Child Drownings | Arizona Digital Free Press

    Feb 21, 2026

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    in Safety, Swimming Pools

    Seventy‑nine adults and children died from drowning in Maricopa and Pinal counties in 2024, marking the highest number recorded since tracking began in 2005.

    In response, Child Crisis Arizona is partnering with Salt River Project, State Farm, the Independent Pool & Spa Service Association Inc. and local firefighter charities to provide free pool fences to eligible families through its fifth annual Pool Fence Safety Program, according to a press release.

  • Charlotte Crush, Summer Olympics 2028 Hopeful, Swim Career Highlights | Courier Journal

    Feb 21, 2026

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    in Competition

    See Charlotte Crush’s swimming career highlights from 2023 to 2026 as she prepares for the 2028 Summer Olympics.

  • A 50-Metre Freestyle Showdown | Out of My League | Episode 5: Erika Fairweather | RNZ

    Feb 21, 2026

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    in Competition

    How to DAD challenges Olympic swimmer Erika Fairweather (Ngāi Tahu) to a 50 m freestyle showdown and, surprisingly, teaches her a few new tips along the way.

  • Howland Senior Swimmer Builds on Family Record Legacy | WKBN27

    Feb 20, 2026

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    in Competition

    Howland senior swimmer Pete Delida builds on family record legacy

  • Dubuque City Council Approves $50,000 Pool Study Amid Aquatic Facility Expansion Plans | KCRG-TV9

    Feb 20, 2026

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    rokur
    in Swimming Pools

    The Dubuque City Council agreed Monday night to spend $50,000 to study its pools.

  • Swimmer Dies After Bystanders Pulled Him From Water | Hawaii News Now

    Feb 19, 2026

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    rokur
    in Safety

    A 32-year-old man was seen struggling to stay afloat and went underwater for a few minutes.

  • City of Austin Gearing up for Swim Season | KVUE

    Feb 19, 2026

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    in Beach Life

    Season passes are now available for purchase and will last swimmers through Halloween. The pass also includes parking at Zilker Park.

  • World Aquatics Announces Major Changes to Its Competition Regulations

    Feb 18, 2026

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    rokur
    in Competition, Organization

    This morning, on 18 February 2026, World Aquatics announced a suite of major changes to its competition regulations, effective immediately. You can find the updated regulations on the World Aquatics website here.

    Below is a quick explainer I created using Google’s NotebookLM. Please note that it is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies.

  • Dubuque City Council Approves $50,000 Pool Study Amid Aquatic Facility Expansion Plans | KCRG

    Feb 18, 2026

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    rokur
    in Swimming Pools

    The Dubuque City Council agreed Monday night to spend $50,000 to study its pools as the city takes a step toward expanding or building a new outdoor aquatic facility.

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