Category: Adapted Swimming
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Team Semper Fi Takes On the Most Unique Swimming Event in the World
“I’ve been a competitive open water swimmer in the Bay Area for over 40 years and have been doing this event since 1980,†said Sean Kelly, a Marine, the son of a Marine and a well-known Semper Fi Fund Community Athlete. “When they decided to make it an official Team Semper Fi event, I was asked…
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Autism Life | Swimming Lessons and Public Meltdowns
Our life recently has become pretty hectic. With working and keeping on track with summer activities as well as Christians behaviors due to growing pains this summer is BUSY. We try to enjoy as much time together as a family and even through the hard times we find ways to make great memories. Swimming has…
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Proud dad Al Roker raves about his son’s Special Olympics swim meet wins
This Father’s Day was one to remember for Al Roker! While he and his family feasted on barbecue Sunday, the festivities actually kicked off the day before the official holiday — when TODAY’s weatherman-and-more took on the role of proud pop as he watched his 16-year-old son swim to success. “Nick competed, for the first…
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Deaf swimmer in Detroit trains to take on the world
One young lady is letting anything get in the way of her dreams. Link: mightycause.com/story/2ee55g
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Learning to swim crucial for autism children
It is important that children with autism learn how to swim. One organization has set out to do just that.
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Irish Athletes Showcasing Their Skills At The Special Olympics In Abu Dhabi
Four Wicklow athletes are among the 91 Irish team members who are competing at the Summer Games. Swimmer Aisling Beacom from Wicklow Town who helped to establish the Blue Dolphins Special Olympics Club. Bray man Paul Condren is part of the Irish football side. 18-year-old Rukky Atiyota from Delgany. is at his first ever World Games playing basketball. Padraig…
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How a dolphin with no tail inspired a 14 yr old to swim | Exclusive Interview
British Para Swimmer Ellie Challis was inspired to swim by Winter – a Dolphin with no tail. Ellie’s arms and legs were amputated after she caught viral meningitis as a baby. Since 2013 she meets Winter every year which gave her the motivation to start Swimming. Her biggest dream is to compete at the Olympic…