Swimming Pool Headlines
British Swimmer Breaks Two World Records in Antarctica Swim
On the anniversary of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen reaching the south pole, British swimmer Lewis Gordon Pugh has plunged into the icy waters off the antarctic peninsula to smash the world record for the most southern long distance swim ever...
Ultradistance Swim Training
Ruth Kazez and a few of her swimming friends have a tentative plan and journal of training for the 4.4 mile Great Chesapeake Bay Swim. You can follow their progress as they work towards this ultradistance swimming adventure. (Ruth Kazez)...
Birthday celebrations for Parkes Swimming Pool (Parkes Champion-Post)
Parkes pool was officially opened on 16 January 1935. This year we will be celebrating that event on 16 December between 4 pm and 7 pm. Entry to the pool for those hours will be free.
Lifeguards a must in swimming pools (Khaleej Times)
NO DOUBT the UAE is witnessing quick progress, which has led to the spread of luxury residence complexes. Such kinds of luxury constructions have swimming pools for serving inhabitants, therefore it is necessary to appoint lifeguards in these pools, which should have a timetable for visitors.
Swimming pool to be upgraded (North Devon Gazette & Advertiser)
DISAPPOINTMENT at the loss of their new swimming pool has been countered for Torrington residents by the promise of £250,000 improvements to their existing pool.
It is time for local councils to change their guidelines on swimming pools and make it mandatory for lifeguards to be (Malay Mail)
“I have checked with local councils regarding this and found out that there are no provisions in their guidelines that make it mandatory for lifeguards to be present. It is time to change this to ensure public safety,” Mokhtar told The Malay Mail yesterday.
Swimming and Breath Control - Does Breathing Every 3-5-7-9 Make You a Faster Swimmer?
Swimmers, do you control your breathing rate during swimming sets in a swim practice? Do you follow a breathing pattern, taking one breath every certain number of swim strokes? Do you swim a certain distance and change the breathing pattern...
Vote for the United States Sports Academy Athlete of the Year
The United States Sports Academy's Athlete of the Year Award voting is now open. Cast your vote for the male and female athlete of the year on-line. My picks? Aaron Piersol and Natalie Coughlin....
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