Tag: Swimming

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

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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“If we can help then why aren’t we?” – Salford students taking part in fundraising event by swimming length of Ukraine

Two Salford students will swim the virtual equivalent of Ukraine aiming to create funds to buy vital resources for its […]

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“He deserves the nomination”: Salford swimming coach hopes Adam Peaty’s SPOTY nomination will raise the profile of the sport

Agência Brasil, CC BY 3.0 BR <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/br/deed.en>, via Wikimedia Commons Salford swimming coach, John Stout, has hailed Adam Peaty’s nomination […]

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“Being in open water is a fantastic experience” – Triathlon England launches ‘Beyond Swim’ initiative to boost open water swimming community

Salford Watersports Centre has hosted the launch of a programme to make outdoor swimming as enjoyable as possible.

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“It’s like your own massive swimming pool” – Uswim prepare for open water event taking place this weekend

Open water specialists, Uswim, are preparing for their Christmas events which will begin this Saturday. Jade Hanley, who takes part […]

Campaign launched for women's and non-binary swimming and gym slots at Salford University sport centre

Campaign launched for women’s and non-binary swimming and gym slots at Salford University sport centre

A student from The University of Salford has put forward a ‘Big Idea’ in hopes of getting a women’s only and non-binary swimming and gym sessions at the Universities sports centre.