Swimming Pool Headlines
Pools pinpointed as source of parasite (The Salt Lake Tribune)
Salt Lake Valley Health Department officials are warning people to use caution while swimming in area pools after about 80 confirmed cases of a diarrhea-causing bacteria were found in residents.
Two pools reopen after chlorination (The Globe Gazette)
MASON CITY — Two North Iowa swimming pools that closed Friday due to health concerns reopened Saturday.
Team USA Swimmers Collect Four Medals on Second Day of 2007 World University Games
Team USA swimmers had a strong day in the pool Friday, taking home four medals on the second day of swim competition at the 2007 Summer World University Games in...
Team USA Swimmers Sets Universiade Record in Women's 400m Free Relay at Swimming Competition in 2007 World University Games
The women's 400m free relay got Team USA off to a solid start Thursday as the foursome set a Universiade record in 3:40.85 at the 2007 Summer World University Games....
Young Swimmers Ready To Take To The Pool At 2007 Parapan Am Games
The United States brings a young but talented group of swimmers to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the 2007 Parapan American Games. The entire team is looking to bring back...
When May a Child Start Taking Swim Lessons?
We have a swim pool at home and I want to make sure my kids enjoy the water and are safe swimmers. When can they start taking swimming lessons? It...
NBC Will Offer Olympic Coverage on the Internet
NBC Universal Sports will stream 2,200 hours of live Summer Games coverage free from Beijing in 2008. It is the first time that NBC, or any network, has carried the...
Mother's day see drama on track and top show in swimming pool (People's Daily)
The much-awaited re-match of the men's 100m final on Sunday ended up with a dramatic repeat of Saturday's results and the swimming pool saw some world-class swimmers excel at the World University Games. Sunday, the Mother's Day in Thai ...
USA Swimming Women's 800m Freestyle Relay Sets Games Record Twice, Wins Gold at 2007 World University Games Swimming Competition
The US women's 800m freestyle relay broke the World University Games record for the second time in one day and won gold during the third night of finals at the...
USA Swimming Men's 800m Free Relay Snaps 12-Year-Old World University Games Swim Record, Wins Gold
For the seventh time in four days, a U.S. relay broke a World University Games record during the 2007 WUG's. The U.S. men’s 800m freestyle relay team shattered the 12-year-old...
Northern Europe's Longest Annual Open Water Swim - the Inishbofin Challenge
For open water swimmers, an 8 mile swim in calm, warm waters along the shore of a sheltered lake could be considered a challenge. Now, drop the water temperature to...
Different Ways Sprint Swimmers and Distance Swimmers Mentally Prepare for Their Swim Races
The difference in mental preparation between a sprint swimmer and a long distance swimmer, especially when finishing the swimming race (not winning) becomes the main concern. The preparation for both...
Parasite hangs out in swimming pools (Deseret Morning News)
The next time you dive into a sparkling public pool, don't swallow there could be something other than people in the water. That something could be a hardy parasite called cryptosporidium that's been running rampant in Utah's pools this summer, according to Utah's Department of Health.
Retired teacher helps Villagers overcome their fear of pools (Villages Daily Sun)
THE VILLAGES — Tootie Jackson believes that by the end of August some of her neighbors will be amazed at what they can do — swim without fear. The retired physical education teacher has been teaching Villagers who have lived life petrified of water to become comfortable in a swimming pool.
ABC7 Investigates: Keeping your swimming pool safe (ABC 7 Gulfshore News)
Many people are concerned about the condition of their backyard swimming pools after an ABC7 investigation discovered every Collier County run public pool was rated "unsatisfactory" by health inspectors.
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