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The Number One Problem In Public Pools Is Number Two

CJ — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:57:50 +0000

The number one problem in public pools is not number one as you might expect, but instead, number two. I think we’ve all known someone who’s peed in the pool right? Surely it wasn’t us, never would we do such a thing. Turns out, that may be the least of our worries when hanging out [...]

Update – Lafayette Drowning Victim Identified In Death At Moore Park

Brandon Comeaux — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:53:38 +0000

Lafayette Police say 17-year-old Christlyn Willis of Lafayette died Tuesday while swimming in a pond at Moore Park, which is located off University Avenue.

Beachgoers Form Human Chain to Save Drowning Boy

Emerald Catron — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:05:41 +0000

If your morning commute has you convinced that all people are basically terrible, you need to watch this video. Right. Now. 12-year-old Josh McQuoid got pulled out to sea by a wave at Marine Beach in Napiers, New Zealand. The waves were so strong that they also made it impossible for Constable Paul Bailey to [...]

Harlem Shake – Puppy Version + More [VIDEOS]

Debbie Ray — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:03:45 +0000

The Harlem Shake. I just don’t get it. The video I saw looked like a bunch of goofballs acting stupid. So, naturally, I searched some more, since everybody seems to be uploading videos of themselves doing it and I found three that were kind of cool. The puppies are just adorable, the swim team is [...]

Britney Spears Shows Off Bikini Body

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:59:47 +0000

Hot! Like blazing hot. Britney Spears generously shared a headturning photo of her gorgeous, trim and in shape self in a white bikini and tan sunglasses, with her blonde waves tousled all over the place, on her Facebook page. And hot is pretty much the only word we could come up with to aptly describe [...]

Ryan Lochte Books '90210′ Guest Spot

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 09:34:20 +0000

Well, we all knew this was coming. Whether or not you followed the 2012 Olympics, or merely tuned in to see the Spice Girls’ glorious reunion, chances are you’ve heard the name Ryan Lochte floating about. Not only has the Olympic gold-medal winning swimmer set his sights on the reality TV circuit, now it seems like he’s paddling his way toward scripted television as well. And what groundbreaking drama has the media sensation going for the gold? Why, The CW’s reboot of ‘90210,’ of course! Joy.

Michael Phelps and 5 Other Record-Setting American Olympians [VIDEOS]

Danny Groner — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 09:13:24 +0000

Once again, American swimmer Michael Phelps gobbled up the gold at the Olympics, taking home four more top medals and an additional two silver medals. Phelps insists that this is the end of the road for him, which means he’s retiring from competition with 22 medals in his career, more than anyone else ever. With [...]

Olympic Swimmer Makes Replica Gold Medal for Fallen Rival

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 09:24:58 +0000

When Hungarian swimmer Daniel Gyurta won the gold medal in the 200m breaststroke during the London Olympics it just didn’t feel right. That’s because rival and good friend Dale Oen wasn’t there to compete against him. Oen, who had won the 100m breaststroke world championship less than a year earlier, sadly died of a heart attack [...]

Michael Phelps Wins the 200 IM – Brick by Brick [VIDEO]

Debbie Ray — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:00:39 +0000

As if winning the most Olympic medals ever isn't enough- imagine your life recreated in toy bricks!

Check out the women's gymnastics gold-medal-winning vault sequence, and make plans to attend the Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions 2012 at the Cajundome!

Lifeguard Billed Thousands of Dollars After Saving a Drowning Boy [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 13:22:15 +0000

Being a hero has a price — and sometimes, an actual monetary price. That’s what a Vancouver, WA lifeguard found out last month when he saved a young boy from drowning and later got a bill for his efforts.

How Much Are Olympic Medals Actually Worth?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:08:34 +0000

Olympic athletes often train for years in the hopes of someday getting a medal. But while the 4,700 medals currently being doled out in London are priceless to the athletes who win them, the actual value of the raw materials may be less than you think.

Lafayette Supports TEAM USA with Swimming Events

Debbie Ray — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:15:29 +0000

Tuesday, July 31st, everyone's invited for a night of family fun to watch Olympic races from the Earl J. Chris pool at the Robichaux Center from 5-7 PM. Enjoy hotdogs, nachos, snow balls, face painting, open swimming for the whole family, crafts, and more as Lafayette supports TEAM USA!

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 2 — France Upsets US Swimmers in 4×100 Relay

Joe Student — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 03:30:05 +0000

Upsets and world records ruled the day on Day 2 of competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Here’s a brief recap of Sunday’s action: France upset the US men’s swim team in the 4×100 freestyle relay despite both Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte swimming for the US. Phelps helped extend the US [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 1 — Ryan Lochte Wins Gold; Michael Phelps Is Fourth

Joe Student — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 03:30:11 +0000

After yesterday’s Opening Ceremony, the 2012 Summer Olympics had its first full day of competition on Saturday. US swimmer Ryan Lochte won his country’s first gold medal of the 2012 Olympics, as he finished first in the 400-meter individual medley. Fourteen-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps finished fourth after being edged out of medal contention [...]

What Are America's Cleanest and Dirtiest Beaches?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:22:43 +0000

If you’re planning a waterfront vacation, it may alarm you to know that a new report reveals sewage and storm water pollution in beaches across the US could put your health at risk — and you might be surprised to learn which beaches are the cleanest.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Olympic Swimmer Ryan Lochte

Don Deane — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 09:31:15 +0000

For more than a decade, Michael Phelps has been the undisputed star of male competitive swimming. But that may change when 27-year-old Ryan Lochte competes at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London and vies for the title of the fastest swimmer alive.

To get to know this athlete better, here are 10 things you may not know about the Olympic hopeful.

What Do Children, A Pool And A Backhoe Have In Common? [VIDEO]

CJ — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:18:40 +0000

Are we over-protective of our children in the United States? Or, are these people just plain crazy?

Win Tickets To Blue Bayou Dixie Landin

Debbie Ray — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 10:09:59 +0000

Win your Free Tickets to Blue Bayou Dixie Landin all week long! CJ and Debbie Ray will have your Free Family Four Pack of Tickets starting Monday, June 20th!

Chiefs' Leonard Pope Is A REAL Hero!

Steve Wiley — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:18:11 +0000

When it comes to athletes, we bounce the word ‘Hero’ around like beachball. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Leonard Pope is a REAL hero. Pope was attending a pool party in Georgia last weekend when 6 year old Bryson Moore sunk to the bottom of the pool. ‘I saw Bryson going down in the water [...]

How to Prevent Drowning

Debbie Ray — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:44:10 +0000

As a former lifeguard and swimming instructor, I have witnessed this first-hand. Families go to the beach or the pool for a day of fun and while the parents are laying out towels or slathering sunscreen on the baby, the rest of the kids jump in. Nobody’s worried because there are lots of people around [...]