Articles filed under Swimming
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Barrington swimmer plans lap around ManhattanMay 29, 2014 1:00 am - A Barrington man who three years ago joined a small group of swimmers over 50 to successfully cross the English Channel is ready for his next challenge: a 28.5-mile lap ...
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Phelps still yearns to winMay 15, 2014 1:01 am - CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Michael Phelps is trying some new things: A more relaxed approach. A lighter workload. A willingness to accept that things aren't going to be perfect e...
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Palatine-Schaumburg District 211 to spend $29 million on poolsApr 25, 2014 5:00 am - Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 school board members Thursday approved $29 million in contracts for the reconstruction of all five high schools' swimming po...
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Olympic great Michael Phelps ending retirementApr 14, 2014 1:01 am - Michael Phelps is coming out of retirement, lured back into the pool by the fun of it and the possibility of swimming at a fifth Olympics in Rio in 2016. The 22-time Oly...
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Rowland finishing strong at TowsonApr 14, 2014 1:01 am - Not only has Melanie Rowland closed out her swimming career in strong fashion at Towson University, but she has done the same in the classroom. For the second consecutiv...
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Fox Valley Park District offers two-for-one dealApr 06, 2014 11:00 pm - That tantalizing taste of summer we had earlier last week - when temperatures warmed into the 60s - was all I needed to dig out the shorts and swimwear in anticipation. ...
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Second-place meet finish, but overall NSC title for LibertyvilleMar 20, 2014 12:01 am - Libertyville coach Erik Rogers wasn't complaining after his Wildcats finished second in the North Suburban Conference girls swimming and diving meet at Vernon Hills. His...
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Early votes say 'no' to Lake Park poolMar 18, 2014 1:01 am - Early indications show voters are on their way to again rejecting an indoor aquatic center at Lake Park High School. Based on early voting totals, roughly 60 percent of ...
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Piekarski, Barson, Williams share MSL swimming honorsMar 08, 2014 12:01 am - The Mid-Suburban League's swimmers of the year have been announced - and two of them will have another crack at the same award next year. Rolling Meadows junior Jake Bar...
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$11 million Buffalo Grove High pool coming alongMar 07, 2014 4:15 am - Project to upgrade stands, facilities