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www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Chelsea

Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer Chelsea Hodges forced to retire at age 22

Injuries led Olympic gold medallist Chelsea Hodges to retire just before the Paris Games. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Canada news

Summer McIntosh posts world-leading time in 200m butterfly at Canadian swim trials | CBC Sports

Summer McIntosh won the women's 200-metre butterfly at the Olympic and Paralympic Swimming Trials, setting a world-leading time below the Olympic qualifying time. [ more ]
San Francisco Bay Times
3 weeks ago
SF drinking

Swim Tip from Fitness SF Director of Aquatics Steven Lorenzen - San Francisco Bay Times

Keep ankles loose when swimming crawl stroke to prevent legs from sinking. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
Chicago Cubs

Family of bears cool off in California pool: They can take a dip whenever'

Bears in Monrovia, California, including cubs, recently visited a backyard, with the adult bear taking a swim in the pool. The residents enjoy these visits and take precautions. [ more ]
Independent
1 month ago
Writing

Paralympian Ellen Keane: 'For the first time in my life I don't know what the future is, so it's a bit scary'

Ellen Keane's journey from a young swimmer to a Paralympic gold medalist and author demonstrates resilience and passion for swimming. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Getting to practice is half the battle for these 2

The Bailey triplets solved the problem of getting to daily workouts by swimming for Brooklyn College.
Brooklyn, with nearly 2.6 million residents, would be the fourth-largest city in the U.S. and has maintained its cool and hip reputation. [ more ]
The Mercury News
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Everybody in the pool? Walnut Creek tries to make new $77 million aquatic center work for throngs of swimmers at Heather Farm Park

Finding space and time for swimmers in municipal pools can be challenging.
Walnut Creek officials are considering a $77 million project to upgrade the Clarke Swim Center. [ more ]
www.portlandtribune.com
3 months ago
National Basketball Association

Lincoln and David Douglas highlight Portland high school swimming districts

Parkrose boys swimming team competing at state championships
The team is led by Thomas Olsen [ more ]
#health-benefits
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Mental health

Cold-water swimming eases menopause and menstrual symptoms, study finds

Swimming in cold water can reduce symptoms of menopause, such as hot flushes and mood swings.
Cold-water swimming may provide an alternative solution for women struggling with menopause and encourage more women to take part in sports. [ more ]
Mail Online
5 months ago
Marketing

Meet the TikTok famous Swedish ice bather

Swedish TikTok sensation Erik Fellman regularly takes icy swims in a partially frozen swimming lake
He documents his swims on TikTok and has earned millions of likes and followers [ more ]
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London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago
Parenting

Major retailer slashes prices to help parents amid rising cost of sports participation

The average first year cost for parents to get their children into a new sport is £274, including membership fees and high equipment costs.
Cricket is the sport with the highest start-up cost for parents, totaling £419, while swimming is the cheapest at an average cost of £131. [ more ]
Acm
5 months ago
Digital life

Robot Eel Reveals How the Fish Swim So Efficiently

Researchers have developed a waterproof, eel-like robot that can undulate in different patterns.
The robot's swimming speed and efficiency were studied by varying the patterns. [ more ]
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