This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we dissect the 2024 Olympic Games entry list. Current photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we dissect the 2024 Olympic Games entry list. 0:00 SwimSwam Breakdown Introduction. 0:55 Kaii Winkler Swimming for Germany. 15:49 Women’s 100 Free. 23:53...

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San Francisco, CA

Maya Merhige, a 16-year-old marathon swimmer has successfully conquered the English Channel making her one of the youngest swimmers in history to achieve the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming. Merhige swam the English Channel (20.5 miles or 33 km) in just 11 hours and 39 minutes on July 13,...

Maya Merhige Swims English Channel at Age 16 to Complete Open Water Triple Crown

Wisconsin State

Westmont, IL

LCM (50m) Results on MeetMobile (“2024 CZ North Section Summer Sectionals”) The final day of the 2024 Summer Sectionals meet in Westmont, IL so more great racing. The men’s 1500 free went to Aquajets Swim Team 17-year-old Jiarui Xue, who finished in 15:57.10. Xue, a Princeton recruit, has been quite a bit faster, holding a personal best of 15:38.14, which he swam at the NCSA Championships in March. Ozaukee Aquatics 14-year-old Grant Freeze had a fantastic swim for 4th in the mile, clocking a 16:13.24, which marks a new personal best by nearly 24 seconds.

Rising Wisconsin Freshman Sam Lorenz Puts up 22.92 50 FR on Final Day of Westmont Sectionals

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

New York City, NY

Dengarden

It's a breathtaking two-story Neo-Renaissance apartment from 1927.

Extravagant $16,500,000 Manhattan Penthouse Is the Stuff of Legends

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

With gorgeous scenery, drive-in movies and what’s billed as the world’s first motel, SLO is a throwback West Coast paradise serving up cool new attractions.

The town that is pure California perfection

Court documents have unveiled the chilling moment a man was electrocuted to death in a hot tub at a resort while his wife frantically tried to save him, with staff allegedly standing by without "doing anything". Jorge Guillen, 43, and his wife Lizette Zambrano, 35, were vacationing at the Sonoran...

Wife leaped into hot tub to save husband being electrocuted as Mexico resort staff 'did nothing'

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Indy100

Sea life centres are home to all manner of rare and dangerous beasts, from jellyfish to orcas and yet, there are some animals you’ll never see in an aquarium.The great white shark may be one of the most obsessed over predators in the world, but very few of us will ever see the legendary fish in real life.This is not because of their size – they are, in fact, smaller than other creatures, including the whale shark (the largest fish in the world) – nor their blood lust, but for another, more tragic reason…When great white sharks have been held...

The tragic reason why there are no great white sharks in aquariums

Santa Margarita, CA

National High School Record holder Teagan O'Dell of Santa Margarita Catholic High School led her team to the top of the Girls' 2023-2024 rankings. Archive photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. The National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA) has released its annual National Dual Meet Rankings for the 2023-2024 season. A...

NISCA Releases 2023-2024 National Dual Meet Team Rankings

Virginia State

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

Shenandoah, PA

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SHENANDOAH – Two long-abandoned buildings in the southeast section of town will be coming down...
The post Long-abandoned Martin Shirt, Abbatoir to come down first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Long-abandoned Martin Shirt, Abbatoir to come down

FinanceBuzz

A relaxing tropical getaway doesn't have to be out of reach. If you're expanding your travel horizons, plan your next escape to one of these unforgettable beaches.

15 Enchanting Beaches to Add to Your Bucket List

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Sports Illustrated Swim

The pro athlete will be flexing those same skills in just a few weeks during the summer games.

Paris Olympian Caroline Marks Displayed Surf Skills on SI Swimsuit Set in Turks and Caicos

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

LCM (50m) Results on MeetMobile (“2024 CZ North Section Summer Sectionals”) Day 3 of the 2024 Summer Sectionals meet in Westmont saw 15-year-old Rachel Ritter out of Sioux Falls Swim Team win the women’s 200 back in 2:15.74. The swim marked a personal best for the youngster, coming in under her previous best of 2:16.30. She was out fast, splitting 31.68 on the first 50, then split 34.90, 35.00, and 34.16 respectively the rest of the way.

15-Year-Old Rachel Ritter Clocks 2:15.74 200 BK on Day 3 of Westmont Summer Sectionals

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

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Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

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Aqua Knuckles Presents Creator, Swimmer and Coach Mario Marshall

Aqua Knuckles recently sat down with Mario to talk swimming. Mario is an accomplished Masters swimmer who is constantly creating fun... Aqua Knuckles recently sat down...

Aqua Knuckles Presents Creator, Swimmer and Coach Mario Marshall

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