Month: August 2020
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Texas twins offer free swimming lessons to children
As children who have been cooped up indoors seek refuge in the waters this summer, water safety becomes all the more important. That is why twin brothers Torrence and Thurman Thomas of Texas are providing free swimming lessons to kids, years after Thurman himself almost drowned. Janet Shamlian reports.
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David Duchovny Is Lending His Pool to Paralympic Swimmer to Train During COVID-19 Shutdowns
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many athletes to find unique ways to stay in shape while training facilities are shut down due to public health measures — and at least one celebrity is lending a helping hand during the situation. In a new piece for the New York Times, five-time Paralympic medalist Rudy Garcia-Tolson reveals that Californication star David…
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Beware of swimming dangers as temperatures heat up in western Washington this weekend
It could be dangerous this weekend in waterways around western Washington as people seek refuge from the heat. There are a few swimming locations around the Seattle area, like Magnuson and Madison parks and Green Lake’s West Beach, where lifeguards are staffed. However, statistics from the American Red Cross show 63% of people swim in places without…
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Public Pools Running While Water Park Faces Fines
While the temperatures soar into the triple digits, it’s no surprise to find people drawn to the water at the Elk Grove Aquatics Center. “Kids need a place to cool off, get some exercise. So this is great,†said Lou Crofoot. Nicole Curran is not the only parent wanting to get the kids out of…
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How to Fix Swimmers Hair – TheSalonGuy
How to fix your hair after swimming. Chlorine buildup can be very damaging to your hair and in this video I share a number of hair tips to help repair and protect your hair as a swimmer.
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You can now swim with sharks again at Discovery Cove
Are you ready to jump in and swim with one of the ocean’s top predators? If you have always wanted to swim with sharks, then Discovery Cove has once again got you covered. The park’s shark swim program is reopening at a limited capacity with new health and safety measures put in place to keep…
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Voices of Youth: Hamna
Meet Hamna – an aspiring physiotherapist and competitive swimmer from the Maldives. As a student, Hamna is beginning to focus on her future prospects and career path in sports therapy. However, there are limited opportunities to study sports science in her country. Undertaking work experience within a sports rehabilitation centre in the Maldives has been…
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Great White Shark Spotted Near Wells, Maine
Two beaches were closed to swimmers after the shark was spotted.
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Olympians Elizabeth Beisel, Josh Davis, and Ashley Twichell Talk Swimming at the USMS Happy Hour
We know Masters swimmers love to swim fast AND socialize. As a part of our first-ever 2020 Toyota USMS Virtual Championships presented by Swim.com Aug. 12-23, 2020, so we hosted this happy hour to bring in the social part of our event that is missing. USMS record holder Jeff Commings led a fun conversation with…