On October 18 to 20 Faroe Islands Aquatics will host the Nordic Learn to Swim Conference in the capital of Tórshavn. This initiative aims to engage with swim instructors and teachers locally and abroad who want to update their knowledge on how to teach swimming effectively.
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Katie Ledecky Talks Winning Gold in Paris, New Book ‘Just Add Water’ | The View
Ledecky joins “The View” to discuss her journey to becoming the most decorated U.S. female Olympian of all time.
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Italy Luxury Yacht Victims Died of ‘Dry Drowning,’ First Autopsies Show | Eyewitness News ABC7NY
New details were released in the investigation after seven victims died when a superyacht sank in Italy.
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Newsmakers: U of T Swimming Coach & Olympic Broadcaster Byron MacDonald | CHCH News
On an all-new episode of Newsmakers, Louie is joined by the head coach of the University of Toronto swimming program and CBC Olympic Broadcaster Byron MacDonald.
The two discuss the recent Paris Olympics, MacDonald’s 10th as part of the broadcast team, and Canada’s successes in the pool at the games. They also talk about whether we are in a “golden age” of Canadian swimming and what supports are needed for that to continue.
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Jessica Long Is Swimming in Gold | WMAR-2 News
Another example of the stellar swimmers to come out of Maryland. Paralympic athlete Jessica Long, from Baltimore, won her 30th medal in Paris. She took the gold in the 400-meter freestyle, an event she initially wasn’t going to do in Paris but decided to train for it in December.
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How This Virginia Swimmer Beat the Odds and Got a ‘Second Chance at Life’ | WTVR CBS 6
“I believe that a young person should have unlimited possibilities in front of them. Nothing should stop them from thinking that, you know, ‘I can’t do this,’” Dr. Quader said.
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Should Outdoor Swimming Be Funded Like Antidepressants? | TVNZ+
Social media is convinced, now science is seeing huge benefits in cold water therapy.
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Australian Swim Coach Sacked For Backing Rival | The Project
Swimming Australia has sacked coach Michael Palfrey after he publicly backed South Korea at the Olympic Games.
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San Mateo Woman Wins Fight to Reopen Aquatic Therapy Pool | KPIX | CBS News Bay Area
Sharon Chin profiles Lindsey Raike, this week’s Jefferson Award winner.
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