Year: 2020
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Swimmer aborts mission to Martinique
Swimmer Katie Blair failed to complete her mission from saint Lucia to Martinique after encountering jellyfish stings on her return to Saint Lucia. Blair commenced her swim from Saint Lucia on Tuesday, October 13.
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Good News: 16-Year-Old Blind Swimmer Anastasia Pagonis Shares Her Positivity
Anastasia Pagonis talks about dealing with her loss of vision at a young age, becoming a Paralympic swimmer, and sharing her positivity through social media.
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Swimming Under Ice in a Bathing Suit
Freediving under the ice in Canada is one of the most unique and beautiful experiences. After gaining experience for a few years while in dive gear, Andrew Ryzebol was ready to face the next challenge to see what the human body is capable of. This dive was well planned out from a safety perspective and…
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8-year-old Israeli girl swims with her 11-foot long pet python
This eight-year-old girl from Israel has an unusual swimming buddy an eleven-foot long python. The serpent even has a name Belle named after Belle from Beauty and the Beast, as the snake’s yellow color resembles Belle’s yellow ball gown. The girl says her playmate has been good company during the COVID-19 lockdown. “It helps me…
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Jacob’s Well – most dangerous swimming hole in Texas
Texas is home to beautiful swimming holes, but none is more enticing than the mysterious Jacob’s Well. How deep is Jacob’s Well? What does it look like inside Jacob’s Well? Only the brave can discover the answers to these questions. Watch to see as I dive into Jacob’s Well and do a little exploring. Sitting…
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A New Campaign Called “Learn To Swim” Is Being Lead By Missy Franklin & Other Swimmers
The campaign is pushing to get pools to stay open year-round so kids can learn to swim, which could reduce drowning deaths.