Tag: swimming
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SUPERHEROES TEACH SWIM SAFETY
Superheroes in speedos have taught some of the Far North Coast’s smallest swimmers, a potentially life-saving lesson. The youngsters were shown what to do in an emergency, during a colourful water safety class this morning. “A lot of kids have pools, beaches lakes, even bathtubs and their getting cool for the summer, so we definitely…
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TRINITY SWIMMERS POST IMPRESSIVE TIMES
Trinity swim club members have gone head-to-head in the pool, pushing themselves to post the quickest time possible. Coaches carefully oversaw yesterday’s qualifying carnival, from which they’ll chose the club’s representative squad.
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FATHER AND SON TEAM SET TO SWIM MURRAY RIVER
A Byron Bay father and son team is setting out to break a world record in endurance swimming. The pair hopes to clock up almost 2,500 kilometres in the Murray River to raise awareness of suicide and depression.
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THE LEGEND OF JUSTIN NORRIS
With every medal the great Michael Phelps claims, the legend of one of Newcastle’s greatest swimmers grows. Justin Norris beat Phelps in the 200m Butterfly final at the Sydney Olympics, and now sits in very exclusive club.
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WINTER WHALES DISTRIBUTES DONATIONS
Byron Bay’s Winter Whales swimming club has handed out $50,000 to local charities and community groups in need. The money was raised at the club’s 29th annual ocean swim classic, held in the waters off Cape Byron in May. Since the event began, the club has donated over three quarters of a million dollars. (VISION…
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TOUGH CONDITIONS TEST OCEAN CLASSIC COMPETITORS
Tough conditions tested the mettle of athletes who competed in today’s Byron Bay Ocean Classic charity swim. A northerly, providing choppy seas for the 2.2 kilometre stretch between Wategos (wat-e-gohs) and Main Beach.
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WOBBEGONG BITES BOY AT BYRON BAY
A 12-year-old boy is tonight nursing a sore foot after he was bitten by what’s been confirmed as a Wobbegong, swimming near the wreck at Byron Bay. The incident happened just before 1PM, with the boy able to make it to shore where he was treated by lifeguards. “The guys did all the required first aid.…
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AIDAN MAKES WAVES AT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
A 16-year-old Evans Head boy is making big waves in the swimming world. After making four multi-class finals at the National Swimming Championships last week, Aidan Yourell is determined to qualify for the Commonwealth Games.
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MULTI-CLASS SWIMMERS LEARN FROM THE BEST
Aspiring swimmers have spent the day learning from the best at the Evans Head Aquatic Centre. They’re not your average athletes though – all having overcome incredible odds to chase their dreams in the pool.
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HUNTER SWIMMERS BOOK TICKETS TO RIO PARALYMPICS
Hunter swimmers Maddison Elliott and Taylor Corry have officially booked their tickets for the Rio Paralympics, selected in the Australian squad last night. Corry capped off an impressive week at the national titles by easily winning the women’s multi-class 50-metre butterfly. (VISION ONLY)