A series of hyper-realistic sculptures of swimmers were unveiled along Park Avenue Wednesday afternoon.
“I want people to relate to the art, not just look at it,” said artist Carole Feuerman.
But simply looking at these nine magnificent sculptures is so much a part of the experience.
Now Carole’s creations are here along Park Avenue between 39th and 34th streets.
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David Popovici, World Champion Swimmer, Melts Gold Medal for Children With Cancer | NBC Sports
Romanian swimmer David Popovici donated one of his 2022 World Championships gold medals, having it melted to benefit children with cancer.
In a video featuring Popovici from the Romanian medical laboratory company MedLife, the ribbon is cut off a 2022 World Championships gold medal. The medal is then dipped into a machine that melts it.
The medal is being cut into more than 100 gold bows — a symbol of the fight against childhood cancer — that will be given to children who beat cancer, according to MedLife.
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Blind B.C. Man to Swim Strait of Georgia for Canadian Guide Dog | Castanet News
Scott Rees, who is blind, is hoping to raise awareness and funds for Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. The non-profit organization provided Rees with Kaleb, his beloved yellow lab, opening up a world of mobility for him.
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Riverview Mother Teaches Survival Swim Lessons After Nearly Losing Son | WFLA News Channel 8
After her son almost drowned decades ago, Kari Bahour knew she had a new mission in life. For 23 years, Bahour has taught survival swim lessons to children as young as 6 months old. Her goal is to give children the skills they need to save their own lives in the event they wander into a swimming pool with no adult supervision.
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Mom Advocates for Water Safety Awareness After Son Drowns in Lake | WFMY News 2
If 15-year-old, Elijah Wyatt would have put a life jacket on, his mother believes he would still be here today.
Wyatt’s mother, Ginger Bennett says her teenager drowned while they were enjoying a day at Belews Lake.
She says she asked him several times before the incident to put his life jacket on.
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SEA Games 2023: Swimmer Nicholas Mahabir Is Ready to Make a Splash | Five Firsts
Swimmer and SEA Games debutant Nicholas Mahabir lets us in on five significant moments in his career.
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It’s National Water Safety Month | CBS Miami
Teri Hornstein reports several organizations provide scholarships for free lessons, including the International Swimming Hall of Fame’s program called Every Child a Swimmer.
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Top 5 Finishes in Westmont | Tyr Pro Swim Series Event Highlights | USA Swimming
A new U.S. Open Record, a tough double, and close duels made for some great finishes at the 2023 TYR Pro Swim Series in Westmont!
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3 Olympic Gold Medalists Share Lessons on Water Safety for Kids | TODAY
According to the CDC and the U.S. Swimming Foundation, drowning is the number one cause of accidental death in young children — but swim lessons can reduce the risk by 88 percent. Olympians Rowdy Gaines, Missy Franklin, and Cullen Jones debunk some of the biggest myths about drowning and swimming.
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