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Michael Phelps Sets World Record in 200m Fly, USA Claims Four More Medals at 2009 Swimming World Championships
Michael Phelps won gold and set a world record in the men's 200m fly Wednesday at the 2009 FINA World Championships, his time of 1:51.51 eclipsing the mark he set...
Swimming pools on foreclosed properties could harbor West Nile virus mosquitoes (Scientific American)
As foreclosed houses lay dormant and owners of occupied homes pinch pennies, a growing number of swimming pools are turning a “greenish-brown hue,” reports the Chicago Tribune today. That color signals a haven for moisture-loving and disease-carrying mosquitoes. [More]
Kukors Sets World Record, Men's Free Relay Wins Gold on First Night of Worlds - Six World Records Set on First Night of 2009 World Championships
The United States men's 4x100m freestyle relay won gold and set a meet record on the first night of pool action at the 2009 FINA World Championships. Ariana Kukors (Auburn,...
Boy revived at swimming pool in N. Portland (KGW NewsChannel 8 Portland)
PORTLAND, Ore. – A 7-year-old boy was revived Saturday night after being pulled from a public swimming pool in North Portland. Damarhea Taylor had no pulse or lung function when pulled from the deep end of Peninsula Park pool, according to officials at Emanuel legacy Hospital.
USA Men's Water Polo Over Germany 8-5 at 2009 World Water Polo Championships - Advance to Medal Round
The USA Water Polo Men's Senior National Team will be assured a chance at a medal after defeating Germany 8-5 earlier today in a low scoring affair at the 2009...
Hoboken Boys & Girls Club swimming pool opens today (El Nuevo)
Despite the public outcry over Mayor Peter Cammarano's decision to remain in office, a spokesperson for Hoboken said city operations are trying to run as normally as possible.
FAMU's swimming coach hopes to revive pool (Tallahassee Democrat)
Every day when FAMU swim coach Douglas Carrington walks into his office and turns on his computer, there is a vivid reminder of what his program used to be — and where he is trying to get it.
Bodysuits - The Swimsuits at the 2009 World Championships are Making a Farce out of Swimming and World Records
The body suit issue the last year and 1/2 - the huge number of world records that certainly appear to be 99% due to swimsuits, not the swimmers in them,...
USA Women's Water Polo Team Stops Spain 9-6; Advances to Medal Round
The USA Women's Senior National Water Polo Team assured themselves of a chance to play for a medal for the 10th consecutive time at a major FINA event with a...
Soni Wins Gold in 100m Breast, Phelps Takes Silver in 200m Free at 2009 Swimming World Championships
Rebecca Soni and Kasey Carlson led the American effort Tuesday at the 2009 FINA Swimming World Championships, winning gold and bronze medals in the women's 100m breaststroke with times of...
Man drops coffee, drives ute into swimming pool (3news)
A man in the US got a fright when he lost control of his ute and drove it into swimming pool.
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