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Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Summer McIntosh, 18, matches Phelps with third world record in five days

Summer McIntosh broke her third world record in five days, setting a new mark in the women's 400m individual medley.
Canada news
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh sets two world swimming records in three days

Summer McIntosh set two world records in three days at the Canadian swimming trials, establishing herself as a leading athlete in competitive swimming.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 months ago

Summer McIntosh wins CP female athlete of year in overwhelming vote | CBC Sports

Summer McIntosh won the 2024 female athlete of the year award after making history at the Olympics, securing three gold medals.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Swim star Summer McIntosh nominated for Laureus Award in breakthrough category | CBC Sports

fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago
Canada news

McIntosh shatters world record in women's 200m individual medley at Canadian swimming trials | CBC Sports

Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Summer McIntosh, 18, matches Phelps with third world record in five days

Summer McIntosh broke her third world record in five days, setting a new mark in the women's 400m individual medley.
Canada news
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh sets two world swimming records in three days

Summer McIntosh set two world records in three days at the Canadian swimming trials, establishing herself as a leading athlete in competitive swimming.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 months ago

Summer McIntosh wins CP female athlete of year in overwhelming vote | CBC Sports

Summer McIntosh won the 2024 female athlete of the year award after making history at the Olympics, securing three gold medals.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Swim star Summer McIntosh nominated for Laureus Award in breakthrough category | CBC Sports

fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago
Canada news

McIntosh shatters world record in women's 200m individual medley at Canadian swimming trials | CBC Sports

#outdoor-activities
#paris
#recreation
#outdoor-pools
fromThe Local France
5 days ago

A Brazilian theme and Seine swimming - the 2025 Paris plages

The Paris Plages return this summer from July 5th to August 31st with a Brazilian theme, featuring swimming spots in the Seine and numerous activities.
Paris food
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

L.A.'s historic Griffith Park Pool won't reopen. Here's the $28-million plan to replace it

The historic Griffith Park Pool, built in 1927, has been dry since 2020 and will not reopen. It will be demolished to create two smaller pools and a splash pad.
LA real estate
#summer-activities
#olympics
fromCN Traveller
1 week ago

How Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell first fell in love with swimming in Lake Victoria

I always imagine the strange animals that wait for me below the water's cool surface anytime I am wild swimming.
Travel
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

These NYC pools kept closing last summer after people pooped in them

Data obtained via a freedom of information request reveals that New York City's public pools had to close 203 times last summer due to feces contamination.
NYC parents
#personal-growth
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 weeks ago

Trans woman swims topless in protest at being forced to swim with men

I explained to the person on the phone that they were putting me in a position where I would be outing myself as a transgender woman, which felt extremely vulnerable. In that moment, I simply wanted to compete without having to navigate identity politics.
SF LGBT
#inspiration
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Canada news

'I'm the hunted': Summer McIntosh's record-breaking week puts competitors on notice ahead of worlds | CBC Sports

fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
London politics

'Inspiring the country is what I am living by at the moment' - Daniel Wiffen aiming to break world record in Irish water

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Canada news

'I'm the hunted': Summer McIntosh's record-breaking week puts competitors on notice ahead of worlds | CBC Sports

fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
London politics

'Inspiring the country is what I am living by at the moment' - Daniel Wiffen aiming to break world record in Irish water

fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

My parents sacrificed a lot so I could play sports in college. I didn't go pro, but I'm still glad they invested in me.

My parents sacrificed a lot to ensure I had the best opportunity to pursue my sport and become a college athlete. They never missed a meet or a banquet—always cheering loudly from the stands.
Parenting
#bone-conduction
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Wearables

I've never worn a pair of headphones quite like these - and they're a swimmer's delight

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Wearables

I finally found bone conduction headphones that stay on while swimming (and they sound great)

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Wearables

I've never worn a pair of headphones quite like these - and they're a swimmer's delight

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Wearables

I finally found bone conduction headphones that stay on while swimming (and they sound great)

#accessibility
#ellen-cassidy
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

Why Medieval Europeans Were Bad at Swimming - Medievalists.net

Medieval Europeans had limited recreational swimming; it was primarily viewed as a survival skill rather than a pastime.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Sun and surf return as Brooklyn's beaches open for swimming on May 24 * Brooklyn Paper

"As with every year, visitors may see sections of beach closed off for swimming/capacity restrictions based on daily lifeguard staffing," a Parks Department spokesperson told Brooklyn Paper.
Brooklyn
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Former Swim Ireland national performance director accused of 'bullying' and 'weight-shaming' during previous role

In a recent BBC 'Panorama' episode, several swimmers claimed that Jon Rudd pressured them concerning their diets and body weights during his coaching tenure in England.
UK news
#high-school-sports
Paris food
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Paris to open up swimming in the Seine this summer, in Olympics legacy

Three swimming sites in the Seine will open in Paris starting July 5, providing free access for locals and tourists.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Want to swim but find it too much of a hassle? Me too but here's how I cracked it

I used to hate even the idea of running. But, in 2020, when gyms closed their doors, I downloaded the Couch to 5k app.
Bicycling
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Granada Hills sweeps boys and girls City Section swim championships

In one of the closest races of the day, Zheng held off a last-lap surge by Taft's David Abarbanel to clinch the Highlanders' 200 freestyle relay win by 65 hundredths of a second.
SF parents
#hampstead-heath
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

East Bay teenager Maya Merhige withstood thousands of jellyfish stings during a 14-hour swim across the Cook Strait

Maya Merhige underwent her grueling 27-mile swim across Cook Strait, risking countless jellyfish stings to confront her fears and aim for achieving the Oceans Seven challenge.
OMG science
Exercise
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

It's Never Too Late to Start Swimming. Here's How.

Swimming can be adopted by adults, requiring no prior training and offering numerous health benefits.
fromwww.thenorthernecho.co.uk
2 months ago

DIY SOS star issues health update after heart attack and open-heart surgery

I've been a bit quiet about my post op recovery, but I'm doing well and healing well, but I've struggled a bit mentally because I feel vulnerable.
Mental health
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

UVA swimmers tie record with fifth straight title

Virginia's Gretchen Walsh and Claire Curzan excelled in swimming championships, breaking NCAA records to lead the Cavaliers to their fifth consecutive title.
Golden State Warriors
#community
France news
fromThe Local France
4 months ago

Ex-Olympic swim champion Agnel to appear in French court for alleged rape

The swimmer is facing serious legal charges for alleged sexual offences against a minor, with a decision pending from the investigating judge.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

28 Products With Before And After Pics That Will Leave You *So* Shook, You'll Look Like The Mr. Krabs Meme

I saw the green disappearing before my eyes. My daughter's hair is back to its beautiful blonde silk, and I am SO grateful to have found this!
OMG science
Wearables
fromZDNET
4 months ago

Finally, I found bone-conduction headphones that perfect for runners and swimmers alike

The Suunto Aqua Bone Conduction Headset is designed for swimmers but proves versatile for other activities like running, offering excellent durability and functionality.
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

Rescue workers discover body off west coast believed to be of missing Cork woman

The body of a 45-year-old woman, missing from Cork, was discovered off Inisheer, leading to the halt of search efforts along the Clare coast.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

Report Concludes China Broke Rules in Doping Case but Clears WADA

The final report, written by Swiss prosecutor Eric Cottier, effectively absolved WADA of wrongdoing in handling the Chinese case, despite criticisms and an unsettled notion of doping.
Left-wing politics
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