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Comments Off on Olympians Shouldn’t Swim Through Sewage – The New York Times

Olympians Shouldn’t Swim Through Sewage – The New York Times

Posted by | May 10, 2016 | Aquatic Center, Ocean, Ocean Sports, Olympics, Rio, Summer Olympics, USA Swimming, Water Safety

If Brazil can’t clean up its water, the races need to be moved.

Source: Olympians Shouldn’t Swim Through Sewage – The New York Times

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At 16, Reece Whitley Stands Tall in and Out of Water – The New York Times

Posted by | May 10, 2016 | Diversity, History, Olympics, Rio, Summer Olympics, Swimming, USA Swimming

There is so much more than meets the eye to Reece Whitley, 16, a 6-foot-8 African-American who is a top breaststroker.

Source: At 16, Reece Whitley Stands Tall in and Out of Water – The New York Times

Comments Off on Brazil struggles with drought and pollution as Olympics loom large | Guardian Sustainable Business | The Guardian

Brazil struggles with drought and pollution as Olympics loom large | Guardian Sustainable Business | The Guardian

Posted by | May 6, 2016 | Rio

Pollution in Guanabara Bay, where Olympic sailing and windsurfing contests are scheduled to be held, is so bad that competitors have described it as an ‘open sewer’

Source: Brazil struggles with drought and pollution as Olympics loom large | Guardian Sustainable Business | The Guardian

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