Month: July 2023
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Live Stream from the Guernsey 2023 Natwest International Island Games XIX
See https://guernsey2023.gg/programme/ and this with regards to the swim meet
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A WA Swimmer to Take on the Irish Sea Again, to Complete a Gruelling Global Challenge | ABC News
WA long distance swimmer Steven Junk is preparing to tackle the final marathon leg of of an endurance event challenging swimmers to cross the world’s 7 most dangerous ocean channels. Despite having to abort two previous attempts after inhaling a jelly fish and suffering hypothermia, the 62 year old is having one more crack at…
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ABC NEWS10 Interview on Swimming Safety Amid Lifeguard Shortage
A nationwide shortage of lifeguards is causing significant concerns. Wyatt Werneth, the spokesperson for the American Lifeguard Association, stated that the situation is critical, with more than half of the 309,000 parks and pools across the country already experiencing closures or reduced hours. New York State is also feeling the impact of this shortage. The…
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Kenya Facing Expulsion From World Swimming | Citizen TV Kenya
Aquatics Kenya, formerly Kenya Swimming Federation is facing an imminent expulsion from World Aquatics after they failed to beat the deadline of July 8th to hold elections for a new board. World Aquatics will meet this week to rubber stamp Kenya’s exit after they fired a warning shot on June 20th.
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Léon Marchand: World-Class ASU Swimmer: Arizona State University (ASU)
Arizona State’s Léon Marchand may not look like one of the best swimmers in the world, but that’s what he is, and he’ll be gunning for multiple gold medals – and possible world records – at the World Aquatics Championships this month.
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Shark-Monitoring Drones Will Patrol Atlantic Ocean, Long Island Sound | CBS New York
More shark-monitoring drones will be launched to help patrol the waters off Long Island.
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Allergic Reaction Caused by Parasites Draws Renewed Attention to a Rash Called “Swimmer’s Itch” | KTVZ NewsChannel 21
There’s quite a bit of water activities in Central Oregon, and with that comes a warning about something called “swimmer’s itch.”
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2 Teen Swimmers Grateful to Be Alive After Getting Stranded in Water | Eyewitness News ABC7NY
The teenagers found themselves stuck in the waters of the Long Island Sound without life vests or floatation devices while their disabled boat drifted away. Stacey Sager has more.