For the first time in over twenty years, a British Olympic swimmer has won a gold medal for her part in the Olympics swimming events. Rebecca Adlington has trained long and hard for this moment and spends much of her time in swimming baths. But what is the fascination for this sport and is the interest in it a new thing?
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by Ron Burr
My swimming pool water level keeps going down, do I have a leak or it is just evaporation? Find out how to check your pool for leaks and answer that question.
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by Nicole Scott
You love to swim. Your kids love to swim. But, you have this fear that that you do not want to pass onto your children? What is this fear? Could it be the fear of keeping your kids safe? So the question is how do you keep your kids safe near the water?
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Author: Caroline Miller
No matter how old they are, your kids will love being around the resort or hotel swimming pool. This is especially true if you’ve chosen to vacation at an all inclusive resort where they will likely be more than one large pool, and many of these will be outfitted with plenty of water sports gear and inflatables.
Follow these tips to make sure your child is safe around the pool:.
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(April 2008)
Author: Sydney Cauldon-Low
The MEN Arena in Manchester is best known as a pop and event venue hosting such acts as Kylie Minogue and the Rolling Stones and so was the unlikely venue for the World Swimming Championships held in Manchester 9-13 April 2008.
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