Month: July 2013
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State officials stress swim safety as heat wave continues
With five drowning deaths in New Hampshire this month alone, officials are urging the public to practice safe swimming habits.
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CC photo #563: Cavic presenting his flag at Roma 09
Serbia’s Milorad Cavic presenting his flag for the camera before the men’s 100 meter butterfly final at the FINA 2009 World Swimming Championships in Rome, Italy. Also in picture the eventual winner, USA’s Michael Phelps, stretching out on the block, Spain’s eventual bronze winner Rafael Munoz behind the cameraman, and others. Cavic won silver, see…
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Gary Oldman – Actors Against Acting Athletes
He is talking basketball, but we can relate :-) http://youtu.be/G-kQilwItFY
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Fairfax County swim teacher charged with molesting 7-year-old girl
Read The Washington Post and see NBC A Fairfax County swim instructor has been arrested on charges that he molested a 7-year-old girl, police said. Eduardo Requejo, 23, of Warwick Drive in Fairfax is facing two counts of aggravated sexual battery after a mother complained in early July that Requejo inappropriately touched her daughter on…
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Channel swimmer Susan Taylor’s coach describes shocking tragedy
Read for instance The Mirror Susan’s husband Stephen, 43, desperately tried to save his wife as she struggled in the cold water. Her paramedic brother Dave, 40, was among those who battled in vain to revive her before she was airlifted to hospital by a French navy helicopter. Despite efforts to save her, Susan was…
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Donations soar after swimmer Susan Taylor dies crossing English Channel
Read for instance The Guardian Donations have poured in for 34-year-old Susan Taylor who died while attempting to cross the English Channel on Sunday. Her fundraising page for the Rainbow Hospice is at £56,673.17 now, and the one for Diabetes UK at £9,732.50. http://youtu.be/burzttUY-4o
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Ex-Navy swimmer saved by teens: ‘There’s no way I should have gotten out of that’
See Fox12 An ex-Navy rescue swimmer’s lazy float down the Clackamas River took a disastrous turn when he became tangled in nylon rope Saturday, but a miraculous rescue performed by two untrained teenagers saved his life. KPTV – FOX 12
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Mermaid banned from pool because of a “no-fin” policy
See Fox13 So it looks like this little mermaid won’t be able to swim freely, but she says the silver lining is all the support she’s received from the community. She says despite the setback, she still plans to reach her ultimate goal of swimming underwater at the Florida Aquarium. Perhaps then, this mermaid will…
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The FEED – Summertime Fun with Dallas Aquatics
“Are you looking for some summertime fun without breaking the bank? Look no further than the City of Dallas and the Dallas Aquatics programs and events. Check it out on this week’s Community Edition of The FEED.” The FEED – Summertime Fun with Dallas Aquatics from City of Dallas on Vimeo.