Articles filed under Swimming
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Schaumburg swimmers study strokes of OlympiansAug 09, 2016 11:00 pm - When Michael Phelps made his return to the 2016 Olympics, 12-year-old Rishita Ghelda was watching from her family's Schaumburg home. "The way he does strokes like the b...
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Winnetka's Conor Dwyer wins bronze in 200m freeAug 09, 2016 1:00 am - Winnetka's Conor Dwyer captured the bronze medal in the 200-meter freestyle Monday at the Rio Olympics. Dwyer, a Loyola Academy graduate, finished in 1:45:23, behind Chi...
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Historic achievement for Geneva's boys and girls of summerAug 08, 2016 1:00 am - Star-spangled Speedos, sunburns and the formerly chilly waters of the Geneva Park District's Sunset Pool have been on my mind lately. That's because I recently spoke wit...
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Prospect's Natatorium is ready for aquatic businessAug 08, 2016 1:00 am - Before even the first official practice could be held, aquatically oriented folks from throughout Dist. 214 gathered in Mt. Prospect on Monday night to celebrate a big v...
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Phelps gets 19th gold; Ledecky breaks 400m world recordAug 07, 2016 1:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO — Michael Phelps has to clear out more space in his medal case. Time to make room for gold No. 19. With yet another dazzling performance, the most decorat...
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Geneva, South Elgin high schools to share swim programsAug 03, 2016 1:00 am - Geneva and South Elgin high schools will share resources this school year and next so female students from both schools can participate in a cooperative swimming program...
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Original artwork enhances Rainbow Falls themeJul 25, 2016 11:00 pm - An Elk Grove Park District graphic artist has decorated the popular Rainbow Falls Waterpark fun house with two stories of original art that enhance its tropical theme. O...
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Two Schaumburg indoor pools to be closed this weekJul 10, 2016 1:00 am - The Schaumburg Park District's two indoor pools are set to undergo routine maintenance that will result in temporary closures at both locations. The lap pool at Schaumb...
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Watch: South Elgin triathlete swims, bikes, runs to top of national rankingsJul 06, 2016 11:00 pm - * South Elgin teen is No. 1 in her age group, and she's a great student, too
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Naperville swimmer scores second Paralympic berthJul 04, 2016 1:00 am - Alyssa Gialamas of Naperville is headed to Rio by way of Baltimore after she claimed a spot this weekend on the U.S. women's Paralympic swimming team. Gialamas scored h...