A Philadelphia mother’s loss of two of her children, who drowned in a pool over Memorial Day weekend, highlights the danger of breath-holding games in the water – even when played by children who are typically strong swimmers.
Early last month, Brittney McWhite made the decision to pull 14-year-old Wadale and 11-year-old London Marie off life support.
A week earlier, all was well in McWhite’s household, and she and her six children visited their aunt’s house for a Memorial Day cookout in New Jersey, Fox 29 reported.
“When we got there, I was like, ‘OK, I’ll help set up the food.’ Kids were playing in the pool. They were playing a game where you go down, Marco Polo, and you hold your breath,” McWhite told Fox News Digital.
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Daniel Wiffen Speaking About The Upcoming Olympics | Irish Independent
Now 22, he is currently World Champion in 1500m and 800m freestyle, and is soon to compete at the Olympics in Paris.
We’re sitting in a room off the swimming pool at Loughborough University, Leicestershire, a British swimming performance centre. Both twins are studying business and computer science at the university.
Though it’s Daniel who we had arranged to interview today, Nathan’s schedule has now changed, allowing him to join us. Nathan is quieter, allowing Daniel — the older twin — to do most of the talking. When I ask them to describe the dynamic between them, Daniel immediately replies: “We’re obviously best friends.”
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Utah State CB Andre Seldon Jr. Found Dead At 22 In Apparent Drowning After Cliff-Diving Accident | New York Post Sports
Andre Seldon Jr., a cornerback for Utah State, was found dead Saturday night in the Porcupine Reservoir roughly 40 minutes from campus, having drowned after an apparent cliff-diving accident, the university announced.
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‘We Are Ready’, Macron Says As France Gears Up For Paris Olympics Amid Tight Security | France 24
President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that France was ready to host the Paris Olympics as he visited the Athletes’ Village four days before the Games begin. The opening ceremony on the River Seine will signal the official start of the Paris Games on Friday, July 26.
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University Of Regina Swimmer Ovesh Purahoo Is Competing At The Paris Olympics | CBC Saskatchewan
Ovesh Purahoo grew up on the island nation of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar.
In high school he was recruited by the University of Regina Swim team, where he’s been swimmiing and training for the past 3 years.
He’s off to Paris to compete for Team Mauritius in the Summer Olympic Games.
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The 59th Annual Milford Rotary Invitational Swim Meet Held At Keyes Park This Weekend | WMUR-TV
Over the course of two days, there were more than 86 events, with 15 teams and 462 swimmers competing.
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Paris Locks Down And Gets Ready For The Olympics | CBC News: The National
As Paris prepares to welcome the world for the Olympic Games, CBC chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault explains the charm and complexity of hosting events right next to some of the city’s most famous landmarks.
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Wiffen Aims To Make History In Paris – Before His Twin Catches Him | Loughborough University
Double world champion swimmer Daniel Wiffen is eyeing gold for Ireland in both the 800m and 1500m freestyle, as well as the open water 10km, in Paris this summer.
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Paris Sees Vast Security Operation In Countdown To Olympics | France 24 English
Around 45,000 members of the French security forces are set to be on duty when the Olympics kick off on Friday. The French capital has implemented a large number of security measures including sealing off certain parts of central Paris along the banks of the river and around Olympic venues which can only be accessed with a ticket or a special QR code.
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