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2007-2008 Toyota Grand Prix Swim Meet Series - Charlotte UltraSwim June 5-8, 2008
The 2008 Toyota Grand Prix Swim Meet Series moves to the Charlotte UltraSwim June 5-8, 2008.Link to Meet Results...
The lake now has a volume of more than 80,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools [EPA] (Aljazeera)
A lake created by last month's earthquake in China's Sichuan province has reached a "critical" level.
Mechanicsburg Pool leak could interrupt swimming (The Patriot-News)
Before hopping into the car for a drive to Mechanicsburg Area Swimming Pool Monday, better make a phone call. A leak is temporarily closing the facility in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Park off Washington Street. Repairs will begin early Monday.
Coughlin And Lezak To Compete In Final Meet Before 2008 Olympic Trials
Six Olympians, including Natalie Coughlin (Vallejo, Calif.) and Jason Lezak (Irvine, Calif.), are slated to compete in the Janet Evans Invitational at the McDonald's Swim Stadium at the University of...
Posted June 6, 2008 – Ten-year-old Johnny Jackson drowned Sunday about an hour after swimming in a pool; the result of ... (BET.com)
reported Thursday. “I’ve never known a child could walk around, talk, speak and [his] lungs be filled with water,” Cassandra Jackson told NBC News in a story broadcast Thursday on "TODAY".
Summer Safety: Safeguarding Your Swimming Pool (First Coast News)
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Each summer we report on one of the biggest tragedies a parent can experience: their child drowning in a swimming pool. To kick off our Summer Safety series, we have important information about pool safety to help make sure your child does not become a statistic.
Sheila Taormina Makes the 2008 US Olympic Modern Pentathlon Team
USA Pentathlon is reporting that Sheila Taormina has become the only woman ever to qualify for the Olympics in three different sports. For Taormina This will be her fourth U.S....
Top US Swimmers to Compete in Mutual of Omaha Swimvitational and Charlotte Ultraswim, June 5-8 2008
A deep field of top American swimming talent, including Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte, Katie Hoff, and Mary DeScenza, will compete in two separate meets, The Mutual of Omaha Swimvitational and...
Pools campaigners criticise free swimming plan (Daily Telegraph)
Proposal to inject £140 million into free swimming and improved facilities was criticised by the Swimming Teachers Association, reports Gareth A Davies.
Neglected swimming pools boosting mosquito population (Merced Sun-Star)
A deep, dark, dirty swimming pool was abandoned in the backyard of a home in Merced.
'Off sofas into swimming pools' (News 24 South Africa)
The British government wants to give everyone free access to swimming pools by the 2012 London Olympics. They say it is the perfect antidote to the couch-potato culture.
Pool of cash needed for swimming (The Grand Rapids Press)
GRAND RAPIDS -- As workers prepare to open the city's six outdoor swimming pools in two weeks, businessman Roosevelt Tillman says he still has to fill up the $300,000 pool of cash needed to operate them.
Free swimming at Tuhey Pool today (The Star Press)
Daniel Cunningham, 9, crawls up a ramp toward Sheldon Hensley, 12, earlier this week at Tuhey Pool. The Muncie Sanitary District is sponsoring free admission to the pool every Saturday this summer for the first 150 children ages 16 and under.
Use Routines To Create Your Success Formula - Mind Training Tips for Swimmers - Sports Psychology Tips for Swimmers
Ian Thorpe was asked about his pre-Olympic preparation for the 2000 Games, and whether or not he would be doing anything different or unusual in his preparation. His response was...
Ziegler Wins Gold on First Night of 2008 Mutual of Omaha Swimvitational
Kate Ziegler took home the first gold medal at the 2008 Mutual of Omaha Swimvitational with her win in the women's 1500m free. Ziegler, who holds the world record in...
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