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Swimming with Mother Nature For many, the area s creeks beat artificial pools any day (Williamsport Sun Gazette)
RALSTON Zach Engle balanced on a rock ledge high above Rock Run, clutching the end of a nylon rope swing. He pushed off, swung out in an arc over the creek, then dropped with a loud splash into the crystal clear water.
Rubber Band Freestyle Kick Drill
The flutter kick with a rubber band drill challenges you mentally as well as physically. It is resistance training applied to just the legs and hips. (Glenn Mills/GoSwim)...
Upside-down Breaststroke Drill
Glenn MIlls of GoSwim has an intersteing breastroke drill that will make you think about how you recover your arms - and make you hold your breath. Try the upside down breaststroke drill....
Hundreds fall ill from north China swimming pool (Muzi)
[LatelineNews: 2005-8-19] BEIJING - Hundreds of young Chinese swimmers using the same pool have been taken to hospital suffering from high fever, prompting a call for improved sanitation standards nationwide, state media said.
Swimmer and Surfer Duke Kahanamoku
Wednesday, August 24th marks the birthday of one of Hawaii’s most famous — Duke Kahanamoku. A powerful swimmer, he won five medals at four different Olympics, retiring from competition at the age of 42....
Swimming the English Channel - Gertrude Ederle
It is not often that a young person does something alone that captures the attention of the whole world. On this day in 1926, 19-year old New Yorker Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim the English Channel....
Swimming pool for Orcas school? (The Islands' Sounder)
A swimming pool. A track. Laptop computers for every student. Sound too ambitious for a little school like Orcas? Well, the Orcas Island Education Foundation isn't scared off by the thought of implementing such huge, expensive projects after tabulating a survey of school staff, students and parents.
Endless Pools - A Treadmill for Swimmers
The Endless Pool is ideal for water exercise and family fun. Often called a treadmill for swimmers, it has an adjustable current that allows you to swim in place, providing the benefits and fun of a full-size swimming pool in...
Free Swimming for Everyone at City Pools (WTOP Radio Network)
Starting Thursday, it won't just be kids that can enjoy a dip in the pool without dipping into their wallets.
Summer Injuries for Kids
Summer is the time of year where parents often make trips to the emergency room. Some doctors call this time of year, "trauma season." Find out what some of top summer injuries are and how to prevent them. Resources such...
400 children ill from China swimming pool (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Four hundred schoolchildren were hospitalised after using a public swimming pool in Inner Mongolia, highlighting the poor standards of public health in China.
No More Dolphin Swims in Costa Rica
Want to swim with a dolphin? Don't try it in Costa Rica. A new law has made it illegal to swim with whales or dolphins in Costa Rica. (CNN)...
Swimming Parent's 10 Commandments from USA Swimming
These 10 Commandments for Swimming Parents from Rose Snyder and USA Swimming are a great guide for parents. Parents of swimmers, if you follow these suggestions on behavior, you will be much happier....
Practice those Flip Turns
Most swimmers don't spend enough time practicing flip turns. Instead, they use flip turns as simply a way to get turned around and headed the other way. But a great turn can be a huge competitive advantage no matter the...
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