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1 hr ago | Blackpool Citizen

Mother's pride at son's VC honour

The mother of a "supremely courageous and inspiring" British soldier who died as he protected the lives of his comrades in a battle with Taliban fighters in Afghanistan has spoken of her pride after accepting his posthumous Victoria Cross .

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4 hrs ago | Patch.com

Poop in the Pools? Probably

Summer is just around the corner and what could be more refreshing than a dip in your local pool? Just don't open your mouth.

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5 hrs ago | Patch.com

Grosse Pointe Woman Counts Life's Adventures as Key to Success

About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary's historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains.

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Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation, Marathon, Sports, Summer Olympic, Olympics, Summer Olympics, Olympic Swimming

10 hrs ago | Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

Burnham Swimming Club Cotswold Series success

Having fought off the pressure of the bigger clubs, they finished in eighth place out of 20 teams, having travelled to Pontypool, Bristol and Backwell and the final in Weston at Hutton Moor.

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12 hrs ago | Vineyard Gazette Online

Wasque Swimming Beach to Open for Summer

The beach at Wasque Reservation, closed to swimmers and fishermen for about a year and a half because of dangerous conditions, will likely be open for swimming and fishing this summer, the Vineyard superintendent for The Trustees of Reservations said.

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13 hrs ago | WECT-TV Wilmington

Dave Allen preparing for uncertain future of swimming and diving program

UNCW Swimming and Diving head coach Dave Allen ends his voicemail message with "It's a great day to be a Seahawk." Based on last week's recommendations from the Intercollegiate Athletics Review committee, men's and women's swimming and diving, men's cross country and indoor track and field as well as softball are facing the possibility of ... (more)

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16 hrs ago | The Miami Herald

Pedraza excels at nationals

If you're looking to add a little more adventure to mountain biking, try this nighttime race that starts at 8 p.m. through the backwoods of Amelia Park.

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Related Topix: Sports, Triathlon, Outdoor Recreation, Summer Olympic, Olympics, Andrew Gemmell, Summer Olympics, Olympic Swimming

Mon May 20, 2013

The Verona-Cedar Grove Times

Cedar Grove swim team to host open house

The 2013 Cedar Grove summer swim team will host an open house on from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22 at the entrance to the town pool, located at the end of Community Park Road .

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Monsters and Critics

Prince Harry to throw party for US swimmer

The prince met the Olympic swimmer at the Warrior Games in Colorado during his US tour and they hit it off straight away so Harry - who even joined in singing to the athlete for her 18th birthday - has reportedly pledged to help her celebrate her sporting successes.

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KRCR

Redding 10-Year-Old Demolishes National Swimming Record

For the first time, a national swimming record was set in Redding. During last weekend's swim meet at the Redding Aquatic Center, Winn Aung, age 10 of Redding, set a national record in the 100 meter freestyle with a time of 1:01:21. That is more than one full second better than the previous age group record which was set 18 years ago by current ... (more)

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Swimming World & Jr. Swimmer

T2's Matthew Limbacher Shreds U.S. Age Group Mark in 50-Meter Breast

NAPLES, Florida, May 19. AT the T2 Norris Foundation Meet this weekend, T2's own Matthew Limbacher, just 12 years old, took down the U.S. National Age Group record in the boys 11-12 50-meter breaststroke event.

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Wiltshire Times

Trowbridge sufferer's charity swim for RUH

Trowbridge cerebral palsy sufferer Jayne Shelbourne is preparing to take on another gruelling swim for charity, aiming to complete more than 40 lengths in an hour at Trowbridge Pool on May 26.

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Sun May 19, 2013

Sacramento Bee Newspaper

Ailene Voisin: Stern saves Sacramento again

We could nominate him for sainthood. We could erect a statue in front of the downtown arena.

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Advocate-News

Half of U.S. public pools contaminated by feces

Human feces taints more than half of public swimming pools, a finding U.S. health officials are using to urge better personal hygiene as the summer months approach.

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Your News Now

City to reapply for Barton Springs Pool swimming permit

"Because Barton Springs is home to an endangered species, we're required to have an incidental take permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service," said environmental engineer Chris Herrington The current permit will expire in October.

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KKCO-TV Grand Junction

5A Swimming finals delayed, Goodwin takes home diving gold

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - 1/16 of an inch may not seem like much, but it was enough to delay the beginning of the 5A state swimming championships on Saturday.

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The Capital-Journal

Schurig caps career with two state swimming golds

Going head-to-head for the Class 6A state titles in both the 200- and 500-yard freestyles during Saturday's finals at Capitol Federal Natatorium, Schurig emphatically let the freshman know that her day will come.

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The Fresno Bee

Sports: Prep swimming: Eagles get scare, still reign in pool

And the figurative mantle of the section's premier girl was passed during the Division I Swimming and Diving Championships.

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Related Topix: Sports, Summer Olympic, Olympics, Summer Olympics, Olympic Swimming, California High School Sports, High School Sports

Sat May 18, 2013

Croydon Guardian

Croydon schoolboy takes on 66 mile swim challenge for Motor Neurone Disease

A teenager is halfway through a 66-mile swim in his school pool, as he raises money for his PE teacher's brother.

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Mirror.co.uk

Chloe Johnson: Devastated mum feels empty inside after girl, 5, drowns on holiday in Egypt

The mum of a little girl who drowned in a holiday wave pool told yesterday of her agonising loss - and angrily claimed the pool had no lifeguards.

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