Virginia Beach hosts 2018 USLA National Lifeguard ChampionshipsWith the blow of a whistle on Thursday, three days of the professional lifeguard competitions kicked off.

Author: Megan ShinnPublished: 11:29 AM EDT August 9, 2018Updated: 12:27 PM EDT August 9, 2018  VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WVEC) —

 

This year, the US Lifesaving Association’s, National Lifeguard Championships are at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.Wednesday was the junior lifeguard competition, but with the blow of a whistle on Thursday, three days of the professional lifeguard competitions kicked off.More than 500 lifeguards from across around the globe faced off in the competitive lifesaving events, ranging from swimming to using boats or boards. They are going head-to-head, with hopes of qualifying for the world championships in Australia.  READ MORE

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