Month: July 2013
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Pool safety expert says children should never swim alone
See KCBD The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say drowning is the second leading cause of death for children age one to 14 and is 14 times more likely to kill a child age four and under than an automobile accident. That’s why pool expert Stephan Lampman says parental presence is important. “You should…
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Boston’s Charles River open for public swimming after 50 years of dirty water
Read Boston Herald and hear wbur For the first time in 50 years, the public was invited yesterday to swim in the Charles River. The river, which was once famous for its filth, saw dozens take the plunge near the Hatch Shell as part of the Charles River Conservancy’s first public recreational swim. “For more…
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Susan Taylor, 34, dies during English Channel charity swim
A shocking message from her sister here on their ‘Create a Ripple Channel Swim’ – Susan Taylor Facebook page Whilst attempting to swim the English Channel yesterday my sister, Susan collapsed suddenly in the water. She was immediately recovered from the water and treated on the support boat. She was then air lifted by helicopter to…
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CC photo #561: Luca Dotto at the Berlin 2012 World Cup meet
CC photo #561: Luca Dotto at the Berlin 2012 World Cup meet, a photo by morshus on Flickr. Italy’s Luca Dotto before the men’s 100 meter freestyle final at the FINA 2012 World Cup meet in Berlin, Germany. He was fifth in 47.93, see the result list here.
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Nearly 400 swim in Peaks to Portland race
Nearly 400 swimmers braved the waters of Casco Bay on Saturday morning to take part in the 32nd annual Peaks to Portland swim race.
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CC photo #560: Morozov after winning the Istanbul 2012 World Champs 50 free
Russia’s Vladimir Morozov happy with his victory in the men’s 50 meter freestyle at the FINA 2012 World Swimming Championships (25m) in Istanbul, Turkey. Also in picture, USA’s bronze winner Anthony Ervin.