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Weak swimmers become heroes: Chinese tourists save Korean girl in Malaysia
WorldKorea Herald3d ago

Weak swimmers become heroes: Chinese tourists save Korean girl in Malaysia

Four Chinese tourists risked their own lives to rescue a young South Korean woman from drowning in Malaysia, according to Korean-language media. The incident took place on March 9 near Sapi Island in Kota Kinabalu, according to reports. A Chinese tourist surnamed Meng was snorkeling with friends when she heard a girl crying for help. The girl was not wearing a life jacket and appeared to be struggling to stay afloat. Meng and a friend reached the girl and tried to keep her above water, but soon

Photos: Kópavogur becomes Book-Vogur
Culturemorgunbladid3d ago

Photos: Kópavogur becomes Book-Vogur

Schools, after-school programs, sports centers, swimming pools, and of course libraries are joining forces to promote the reading interest of children and youth in Kópavogur in the reading initiative Bókavogur which takes place in...

SportYahoo4d ago

PIAA SWIMMING AND DIVING: Kaszuba, Schofield earn Class 2A medals

Scranton Prep athletes put a bow on the swimming season by collecting medals on the final day of competition at the PIAA Swimming and Diving Championships. Eva Kaszuba had a busy Saturday and capped it off with a fifth-place medal in the 100-yard breaststroke in the Class 2A meet at Bucknell University’s Kinney Natatorium. The Scranton Prep junior swam in the preliminary races and had a time ...

SportYahoo5d ago

Local swimmers post strong finishes at Class 5A State meet

EDMOND — Three local swimmers wrapped up their seasons with strong performances at the Class 5A State Swimming Championships last month at the Edmond Aquatic Center. The Top 24 times for individual swimmers and the Top 16 times for relay events from the Class 5A East and West Regionals advanced to the state meet. Byng junior Jackson Allen-Parr finished third in the 200-yard Freestyle with a ...

SportYahoo6d ago

Ava Jochims, Shady Side Academy girls shine on big stage at PIAA Class 2A swim meet

Mar. 14—LEWISBURG — As the No. 1 seed by eight seconds in the Class 2A girls 200-yard individual medley, Shady Side Academy junior Ava Jochims felt confident that she could bring home a second straight state championship in the event Friday evening at the PIAA swimming championships at Bucknell University. But she wasn't overconfident. Jochims trusted her abilities and put the pedal to the ...

SportYahoo6d ago

PIAA SWIMMING AND DIVING: Iannone, Scranton Prep girls have outstanding times in Class 2A qualifying

Lukas Iannone had a school-record-setting morning, and the Scranton Prep girls are in position to have a heavy medal haul at the PIAA Class 2A Swimming and Diving Championships. Iannone, a senior at Scranton Prep who is committed to The College of the Holy Cross, had the second-fastest swim in the preliminary races for the 200-yard individual medley on Friday. He clocked at 1 minute, 54.31 ...

SportYahoo6d ago

PIAA 3A Swimming and Diving: Wilson’s Keagan Eisenhofer places fifth in 100 breaststroke

Wilson senior Keagan Eisenhofer finished fifth in the boys Class 3A 100 yard breaststroke on Thursday at the PIAA Swimming and Diving Championships at Bucknell University in Lewisburg. Eisenhofer’s time was 55.07 with La Salle College’s Kyle Spaman winning in 53.83. In the meet’s final event, Wilson placed seventh in the 400 freestyle relay in 3:08.50. Souderton won in 3:04.09. Wilson finished ...

Cavo Maris reopening March 24
Culturecyprus-mail10d ago

Cavo Maris reopening March 24

Cavo Maris reopens on March 24, and we’re excited to welcome you back.Spring in Protaras means longer sunny days, turquoise waters, blooming coastal walks, and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. To make your early escape even better, our outdoor pools will be heated until May 31, so you can swim in comfort from the very start […]

BTS’ RM injures ankle ahead of comeback show
Culturedelfi-lthinduhollywood-reporter+6straits-timesjapan-timesKorea Heraldrolling-stonekorea-joongangbillboard3h ago9 sources

BTS’ RM injures ankle ahead of comeback show

RM of BTS injured his ankle Thursday, just two days before the group’s comeback show, Big Hit Music said Friday. According to the agency, the injury occurred during a rehearsal Thursday.

Hometown Hero: Grace Lunardelli, Barrington
SportYahoo3d ago

Hometown Hero: Grace Lunardelli, Barrington

BARRINGTON, RI (WPRI) — This week’s Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses Hometown Sports Hero is Grace Lunardelli. The Barrington Sophomore topped her breakout performance last Winter, winning four Gold Medals at the RIIL State Swim Meet, taking home the 50 and 100 Meter Freestyle Titles while anchoring the Eagles to victory in the 4×200 and 4×400 Free Relays. […]

Desmond Amponsah leads swimming pathway framework to improve sport in Ghana
Sportmyjoyonline7d ago

Desmond Amponsah leads swimming pathway framework to improve sport in Ghana

Swimming as part of aquatic sports in Ghana takes a positive twist following the introduction of Ghana Swimming Pathway project by Desmond Amponsah, the Project Lead and Interim Head of Ghana Swimming Coaches Association, with the goal dubbed, “Build Structure from Grassroots to Greatness in Ghana Swimming”.

North Allegheny's Claire Bacu, Fox Chapel's Ellie Lange among top seeds after prelim heats at PIAA meet
SportYahoo8d ago

North Allegheny's Claire Bacu, Fox Chapel's Ellie Lange among top seeds after prelim heats at PIAA meet

Mar. 11—LEWISBURG — Numerous WPIAL swimmers made their mark and earned spots in evening championship heats Wednesday on the first day of the PIAA Class 3A championships at Bucknell. The boys preliminaries saw North Allegheny and Upper St. Clair go 2-3 in the 200-yard medley relay, and they will swim in the finals with seventh seed Peters Township. A trio from the WPIAL — Central Catholic ...

A-K Valley's WPIAL champs ready for test vs. state's best at PIAA swim meet
SportYahoo10d ago

A-K Valley's WPIAL champs ready for test vs. state's best at PIAA swim meet

Mar. 9—Kiski Area's Leah Kunkle enjoyed the chance to celebrate her WPIAL Class 3A girls 100-yard breaststroke gold medal won Feb. 27 at Pitt's Trees Pool. But not too long after that, it was back to work with the knowledge there was more to be had at the PIAA championships at Bucknell University. "It was a pretty cool couple of days," said Kunkle, who swam to a winning time of 1 minute, 5.02 ...

Dutch Municipal Elections and Swimming Pool Closures
Politicsnos15d ago

Dutch Municipal Elections and Swimming Pool Closures

Upcoming municipal elections in two weeks could reverse the decline in the number of swimming pools, a hope shared by many visitors and owners. The number of indoor pools has been decreasing for years as municipalities struggle with high operating costs.

The Japanese singer who learns music from whales
Culturetelex14h ago

The Japanese singer who learns music from whales

Aoba Ichiko will perform in Budapest for the first time on March 21st. In an interview with Telex, she talked about the relationship between silence and music, the beautiful souls of Japanese people, and what it's like to swim with whales.

Swimming Tips Online: Freestyle on the Sofa
Sportfaz1d ago

Swimming Tips Online: Freestyle on the Sofa

You can now learn freestyle swimming from the sofa. But once you're in the water, none of it works anymore. But it will work out: The main thing is to keep your elbows high! A commentary.

Officials Absent from Session on Prague Parking Dispute
Politicstvn243d ago

Officials Absent from Session on Prague Parking Dispute

Residents of Golędzinów are outraged over losing access to a local parking lot, which was incorporated into a construction site during the modernization of the Namysłowska swimming pool. City officials were notably absent from an extraordinary district council session discussing the issue.

Jugasi finished their European season's voyage
Sportjutarnji-list5d ago

Jugasi finished their European season's voyage

JUG ADRIATIC OSIGURANJE - PRIMORAC 12:14 (1:4, 4:3, 4:4, 3:3) ZAGREB - Sava swimming pool. Spectators: 200. Referees: Colominas (Spain) and Ohme (Germany). Commissioner: Delon (France).

Paralympic swimmer gets permanent ban in abuse case involving autistic teammate
SportYahoo10d ago

Paralympic swimmer gets permanent ban in abuse case involving autistic teammate

The U.S. Center for SafeSport on Monday permanently banned a Paralympic swimmer who was accused of sexually assaulting an autistic teammate at the Games in 2021 and for about a year after that. The center handed down the suspension to Robert Griswold, whose case led to a 2022 civil lawsuit that was eventually dismissed when a judge ruled the court lacked jurisdiction. The lawsuit spelled out a pattern of grooming and sexual assault that began when Griswold and the swimmer traveled to Tokyo ...

Chix On Netflix -- Guess Whose Sexy Swimwear!
Culturetmz15d ago

Chix On Netflix -- Guess Whose Sexy Swimwear!

Grab your popcorn, kick back, and enjoy this lil' snack! Can you guess which Netflix star shared these thirst traps?! "To All The Boys I've She's Loved Before" .... there's your first clue! Here's your second: "Boo, B*tch!" Check out the gallery…