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October 5, 2008 Swimming Pool News


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US Paralympic Swimming Team Tops Medal Standings at 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games
For the first time, the US Paralympic Swimming Team finished first in the medal standings, winning 17 gold medals at the Beijing Paralympic Games. With 44 total medals, nine more...

Make sure your swimming pool is safe (Scoop.co.nz)
Most young children drown silently, with no screaming or splashing – and often that drowning takes place in the family swimming pool.

Queen calls in energy-saving specialist to keep swimming pool warm (contractjournal.com)
The Queen has drafted in a German energy-saving specialist in a bid to keep her swimming pool warm.

Finally - Some Good News on Swimming Pool Suction Entrapment
A report on the Suction Entrapment Blog tells of a change in building codes that may lead to a big decrease in the number of pool and spa suction entrapment...

Parents ask for new swimming pool in LL (Valencia County News-Bulletin)
Los Lunas A final plan prioritizing construction and improvement projects from 2010 to 2014 was approved by the Los Lunas Village Council at its regular meeting last week.

Book Review: Fitness Swimming by Emmett Hines (Second Edition)
Fitness Swimming by Emmett Hines is a great resource for a swimmer with a little lap swimming experience but needs more direction, or a lap swimmer with a lot of...

Swimmers To Do List - Improve Your Swimming
There are many things that you can do to swim better. This to do list of 10 ways to swim better could help any swimmer improve in the water.Do swim...

Paralympic Swimmer Melissa Stockwell Represents Team USA as Flag Bearer for the Closing Ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games
American swimmer Melissa Stockwell has been selected by the US delegation as flag bearer for the closing ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games. Stockwell, who lost her left leg...

How to Train Like an Olympian
Training like an Olympic athlete requires a plan and a lot of dedication. By borrowing a few training secrets from Olympic athletes, you, too, can train smarter and get fit...

Down fences increase swimming pool dangers (Klein Sun)
The strong winds that blew through during Hurricane Ike reached dangerous speeds and caused widespread damage, but safety issues lurk even after the storm has passed.

License Denied For Front-Yard Swimming Pool (KSAT San Antonio)
A homeowner in Alamo Heights loses a battle to get a swimming pool built in her front yard. Text | Video

Learner reverses car into swimming pool (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
A learner driver showing off his car to a friend has reversed through a fence and into a neighbour's swimming pool in Adelaide.


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