swimmer
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The Scottish leg of the relay was launched on 1 July when swimmer Duncan Scott sailed up the River Clyde on a power boat.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Nine hours and 57 minutes after entering the water, the American swimmer waded ashore in France, having broken the world record for the fastest crossing at the age of 15.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
"People think if you're a good swimmer it doesn't make any difference, but if you don't know how to counteract the panic, cold water shock can affect anybody," she said.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
"Outdoor swimming feels mentally and physically cleansing," Hickman, a keen swimmer herself, says.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
He proved to be a surprisingly good swimmer, and was making steady progress across, the dog swimming alongside, when tragedy struck.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
Pupils from Dedham Church of England Primary School in Essex asked a local climate action charity to help them investigate pollution in a stretch of the River Stour popular with swimmers, paddleboarders and tourists.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
In her late teens, Ms. Cox, who became one of the greatest open-water swimmers of all time, allowed researchers to study her body type.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
She urged swimmers flocking to the country's waters in a bid to beat the heat to respect safety rules.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
Dangerous conditions are expected to continue along Southern California beaches this week, with officials warning swimmers to be mindful of life-threatening rip tides and sneaker waves that could catch beachgoers off guard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
He was fast, determined, and alert, and the instant the swimming coach blew the whistle Bobby would kick off, often landing in the water when the other swimmers were still in mid-dive.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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