Year: 2020
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Most Rubik’s cubes solved underwater – Guinness World Records
As a Rubik’s cube trainer in Chennai, India, Illayaram Sekar decided to inspire his students by attempting the record for most Rubik’s cubes solved underwater! Illayaram began solving Rubik’s cubes in 2013 and practiced for two years to break this record.
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Rip currents: What they are, how to stay safe
At McKinley Beach, red flags and signs warn of dangerous swimming conditions caused by high waves and rip currents.
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Simone Manuel wins Gold in a TIGHT race at Gwangju 2019 | FINA World Championships
There were big names in the Women’s 50m Freestyle Final last year in #FINAGwangju2019 with the World and Olympic Champions Manuel, Blume, Kromowidjojo, Bronte and Cate Campbell and Sjostrom all fighting for the World Title.
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Palm Desert Aquatic Center reopens lap swim amid historic heat wave
The Western United States continues to experience excessive heat, with dangerous temperatures here in the Coachella Valley. The Palm Desert Aquatic Center is providing some relief. It’s a cool way to workout. The Palm Desert Aquatic Center is now back in business for lap swimming. Swimmers can sign up for a 45-minute time slot online.…
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Beachgoers form human chain to save swimmer at Durdle Door
Beachgoers formed a human chain to drag a struggling swimmer to safety in a dramatic rescue at Durdle Door. Witness Emily Foote said: “It was a very traumatic rescue by some very brave members of the public of a swimmer who owes his life to them all. “It should serve as a warning of the dangers of…
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Jorja Smith By Any Means video features British swimmer Alice Dearing
Singer Jorja Smith has used her new music video to amplify British open water swimmer Alice Dearing’s work around diversity. It features Smith’s friends and family, as well as 23-year-old Dearing, who has competed at three World Championships and is on course to become the first black woman to represent Great Britain in swimming at…
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UN calls for urgent action as 45 migrants drown off Libya | Scope | Indus News
The #UN says countries must review their approach to #migration across the Mediterranean after 45 people recently died in a ship sinking off #Libya. What’s holding countries back from doing the right thing?
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Mother, boyfriend arrested after 5-year-old drowns in Pelahatchie
Pelahatchie police say a mother has been charged after her 5-year-old drowned in a swimming pool at Yogi Bear Jellystone Park.
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Family of soldier from Mobile devastated after he drowns in lake near Seattle
Family of soldier from Mobile devastated after he drowns in lake near Seattle