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99-year-old Australian smashes age world record in pool

7 months, 13 days ago

GOLD COAST, Australia: Australia's George Corones, who celebrates his 100th birthday next month, has broken what is claimed to be the 50-metres long-course freestyle world record for his age group. The 99-year-old was the only competitor…

Rio organisers say drop in alkalinity to blame for green pool

2 years, 2 months ago

RIO DE JANEIRO: The Rio Olympics diving pool will be back to its blue colour later on Wednesday, Games organisers assured, blaming a drop in alkalinity levels for an uninviting green hue during competition on Tuesday.

German town bars asylum seekers from pool after harassment complaints

2 years, 9 months ago

BORNHEIM, GERMANY: A western German town has barred adult male asylum seekers from its public indoor swimming pool after receiving complaints that some women were sexually harassed there.