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Salford doctor picked up four medals at the World Aquatics in Qatar

Salford doctor picked up four medals at the World Aquatics in Qatar

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A doctor at Salford Royal Hospital recently picked up four medals at the World Aquatics Championships held in Qatar. 26-year-old […]

Salford medic swam to double world champion success in Qatar

Salford medic swam to double world champion success in Qatar

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A medical registrar at Salford Royal Hospital won four medals at the World Aquatics Championships held in Qatar recently. Two […]

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Salford Paralympic history-maker Mike Kenny MBE celebrates 78th birthday

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Salford-born former Paralympian Mike Kenny smashed records and defied expectations on his way to Paralympic glory, winning 16 gold medals. […]

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“Will you be brave and bold and withstand the cold?”- Uswim host their annual charity swim for St Ann’s Hospice

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St Ann’s Hospice is teaming up with Uswim for its long established New Year’s Day swim.  The charity plunge will […]

Olympian weighs in on Amelie's record breaking swim

Olympian weighs in on Amelie’s record breaking swim

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Olympian Sarah Thomas said that Amelie’s record breaking swim “puts her in a good place for the coming years.” Sarah […]

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Salford teenager breaks national swim record – “We’re immensely proud”

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A teenage swimmer from Worsley has recently smashed a long standing British swimming record. This month 14-year-old Amelie Blocksidge, of […]

Allison, Anita and their group of friends at the Halloween night swim

The Halloween Night Swimmers share why cold water swimming is so “addictive”

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On October 27 Salford Watersports Centre held its Halloween Night Swim event, an annual event which involves its takers braving […]

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Salford teen wins golds for England in World School Swimming Games

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A 14-year-old girl from Salford has won three golds for England in the World School Swimming Games. Katie Lee, representing Ellesmere […]

2013 Asia Pacific Special Olympic Games. Image credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107677193@N04/11243606116/in/photostream/

“To win medals at 13 is extraordinary”: Young Salford swimmer wins multiple National titles

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A 13-year-old swimmer from Salford has won three national medals, beating competitors several years older than her. Amelie Blocksidge, from City […]

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