Learning how to swim for triathlon can be a daunting task, it is by far the most technical and challenging to learn later in life. But fear not, we’re here to help guide you through the water. As part ...

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WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - According to a survey from the American Red Cross, 54% of adults in the United States do not know how to swim or lack some of the basic swimming skills. Student-athlete Jack ...

I was the kid “adult swim” was invented for (or, honestly, to protect against). By five, I was a capable little swimmer, and once I had my coveted passport to freedom—the green wristband awarded upon ...

Vivan Fahr hadn’t been in a swimming pool since 1960. So it was about time for her to get wet. The 89-year-old Upper Mount Bethel Township woman is the oldest person to enroll at Aquatics Academy as a ...

Learning to swim opens the doors to a number of activities, like water aerobics classes, snorkeling, and lap swimming. Not to mention, it can be a lifesaver (literally) in an accident. Yet, almost 40 ...

MARATHON CITY, Wis. (WSAW) -Drowning has become far too common in the month of July here in Wisconsin. In just a couple of weeks, five people have died. All but one of them were adults. 70% of ...

Triangle cities offer low-cost swim programs for kids, teens and adults in 2025. Programs run June through August at public pools and aquatic centers across towns. Durham, Raleigh, Cary and Chapel ...

GREAT BARRINGTON — When asked how her swim lesson is going, Cathy Schwartz says, “I’m breathing.” Meaning, she’s surviving. She’s also enjoying learning that she can. Schwartz, 81, has spent her ...

That's the number of Black Americans who don't know how to swim, according to estimates. KARE 11 Sunrise Anchor Jason Hackett is one of them. Swim instructor Dr. Ayanna Rakhu said there are many ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Triangle cities offer low-cost swim programs for kids, teens and adults in 2025. Programs run June through August at public pools and ...