Category: Swimming
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Preserving a Pool, Building Champions
Public pools can be the heart of a community, especially in a city surrounded by water like Mercer Island. Pools are where kids learn the skills to swim safely, where high schoolers build lifelong bonds, and in this case, where Olympic gold medalists are made. The Mary Wayte Pool, named for the 1984 Olympic 200-meter freestyle champion who grew up swimming…
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King County Lifeguards Honored for Lifesaving Efforts
At a recent swim competition, a young swimmer required rescue at Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center. Prompt action from lifeguards led to successful CPR. The emergency response team was honored by King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer for their life-saving actions, highlighting the facility staff’s preparedness and teamwork.
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Marymoor Park Traffic Alert – Sun, July 17
Hey all you early morning Marymoor Park people: Please note that the west entrance (the main entrance at W Lake Sammamish Pkwy) will be closed to incoming traffic on Sunday, July 17 from 7 – 10 a.m. During this time, 1,500 cyclists participating in the TRI-ROCK Triathlon will ride through Marymoor Park. For the safety…