Swimming is an important skill to learn, but not everyone has access to affordable lessons.
There is now a free swimming program in Utah to help those who don’t know how to swim.
On ARC Salt Lake, we spoke with Dr. Richard Ferguson, who is the president of the Black Physicians of Utah. Plus, social worker and crisis specialist Kandis Thorpe, who participated in the safety course.
They discuss the historical limitations for marginalized communities in learning how to swim and other barriers that limit access to learn how to swim.
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Sneak Peek: The Red Dragon’s Secret Weapon | 60 Minutes Australia
SNEAK PEEK: The Red Dragon’s secret weapon. SUNDAY at the special time of 7PM on #60Mins, how Australia’s swimming sensation Mollie O’Callaghan dominates her competition.
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I Interviewed the First Ever Somali Swimmer: Mustafa Hashim | Abdul and Mustafa
Mustafa Hashim is the first person to ever compete as a swimmer for Somalia. And he’s just 16. I wanted to find out more about him behind the goggles and swimming cap, so in this video, I went to his area and did an interview, where we spoke about his career, competitions, and also spoke to his coach to gain a better understanding of what it’s like being the first ever Somalian swimmer.
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Jet Ski Hit-And-Run: Man Arrested After Swimmer Injured in Biscayne Bay | CBS Miami
Florida Fish and Wildlife officials say Andy Vences struck a woman with his jet ski near Miami Marine Stadium and fled the scene. He now faces charges after the hit-and-run incident.
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YMCA Hosts Swimming Easter Egg Hunt | KWQC News
New this year, a few lucky kids walked away with QC River Bandits themed gift baskets.
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New Classification Changes Everything for These Swimmers | A Current Affair
Gitai and Elodie are strangers connected by a love for the water. Thanks to a new change in swimming classifications, they are finally fulfilling their dreams of competing on the world.
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The Smartest Way To Swim Faster For Longer (Science Explained) | Eetu Karvonen
I break down the smartest way to swim faster for longer using proven swimming science so I can improve swimming endurance and overall swimming efficiency in every session. I focus on dialing in swimming technique, improving swimming body position, and learning how to reduce drag swimming so every stroke counts.
I explain exactly how to swim faster by combining better swimming propulsion with smarter pacing strategies used in distance swimming, triathlon swimming, and open water swimming. I also show how tracking stroke count swimming helps me stay efficient and avoid wasted energy.
My approach includes structured aerobic swimming training, targeted strength training swimmers can use to boost power, and proper swimming recovery so I can train consistently without burnout. I also walk through how I build a swimming training plan using swimming periodization to peak at the right time.
Whether you’re into masters swimming, working on your freestyle swimming, or following guidance from swim coaching channels like global triathlon network, this method ties everything together so you can swim stronger, longer, and faster.
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Drowning at Hickory Park Raises Concerns About Swimming Lessons Accessibility | Queen City News
Catawba County deputies say a 7-year-old boy was pulled from a body of water behind Bruce Meisner Park Wednesday evening. The incident is raising concerns about accessibility to swimming lessons across the Charlotte area.
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Boy, 5, Drowns in Neighbor’s Pool After Being Left Unsupervised Outside His Home: Police | People
The boy was left alone while his mother helped her daughter with a school project inside the home, said Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez