Swimmer's Daily

Month: June 2014

  • Killer Whale catches kayaker by surprise

    Killer Whale catches kayaker by surprise

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    There he was, filming a couple of orcas in the distance at Ford Cove, Hornby Island, B.C. Canada, when a third one came up to breathe right beside the kayak! :-)

  • Lifeguard gives tips on how to save swimmers’ lives

    Lifeguard gives tips on how to save swimmers’ lives

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    See click2houston It’s something none of us ever want to imagine doing — jumping in the water to save someone. In many cases a person or child needing help ends up drowning their rescuer. However, knowing what to do can save the victim’s life and yours. Lifeguard Theo Lee at the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community…

  • Dwyer’s big splash worth a Beemer

    Dwyer’s big splash worth a Beemer

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    Read Chicago Tribune Winnetka swimmer Conor Dwyer gets to drive a BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Series sedan for a year. Dwyer won a one-year lease on the $96,000 car as the overall men’s champion of the six-event Arena Grand Prix series that ended Sunday at Santa Clara, Calif. Dwyer, 25, a 2012 Olympic gold medalist, also…

  • Young swimmer with dwarfism racking up the medals

    Young swimmer with dwarfism racking up the medals

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    See USA Today At only 10-years-old Mia Towl has won three gold medals, set world records in the breast stroke and butterfly and was named “most promising athlete” from Sportswomen of Colorado. Mia was also born with Achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism. She was a star at the 2013 World Dwarf Games, where she won…

  • Wrongful death suit filed after swimming pool electrocution

    Wrongful death suit filed after swimming pool electrocution

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    See WSVN A South Florida family is taking legal action months after a 7-year-old boy was electrocuted in the family swimming pool. WSVN-TV – 7NEWS Miami Ft. Lauderdale News, Weather, Deco

  • Trooper: Be smart when swimming in lakes

    Trooper: Be smart when swimming in lakes

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    See KMBC (with video) A fun day on the lake can take a tragic turn in a matter of seconds. The Missouri State Highway Patrol, which monitors lakes across the state, said there are ways to help reduce the risk and still have fun on the water. Cpl. David Campbell patrols the water of Blue…

  • K9s Swim to Save

    K9s Swim to Save

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    See WICZ (video here) You can tell it’s in some dogs from the day they’re born–an instinct to help others and perform under high pressure circumstances. “My dog played ball in the house for four hours and was constantly moving so I decided she needed a job,” said Chris Stottmann, Virginia Search and Rescue Member.…

  • Japan golden boy Kosuke Kitajima rules out retirement

    Japan golden boy Kosuke Kitajima rules out retirement

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    Read globalpost Japan’s multiple Olympic swim king Kosuke Kitajima has no plans to hang up his goggles, promising to come back stronger after missing qualification for this year’s Pan Pacific and Asian Games. “For the time being I won’t be retiring,” the 31-year-old told reporters after failing to make Sunday’s 200 metres breaststroke final at…

  • Wife snaps photo of Michael Klim at Croatian nude beach

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    See news.com.au Former Aussie swimming champion Michael Klim has enjoyed a family day out, in the buff! The picture of the 36 year old emerged on his wife’s Instagram page on Monday morning. Lindy wrote: “Too good not to post!!! @michaelklim1 has finally found his people!!