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US coach stages dramatic rescue after swimmer faints in pool during world championships

A Team USA Artistic swimmer was dramatically rescued by her coach after she appeared to faint in the water during the world aquatics championships in Budapest on Wednesday.

Lifeguards Wanted: Pools closed on Memorial Day due to lifeguard shortage

Jorge Bartio said he’s been going to the Memorial Park pool every summer for the last 50 years.

Staying safe while swimming: These City of Houston community pools will open in phases throughout summer season

Today kicks off a long holiday weekend for many, Memorial Day, the unofficial start to summer.

Houston Parks and Recreation hiring over 100 lifeguards for city pools this summer

City pools across the nation are dealing with staffing issues and struggling to find lifeguards for the summer.

Pool safety tips from YMCA of Greater Houston

Today, on KPRC 2+, Tony Guillory, Association Director of Aquatics at the YMCA of Greater Houston, offered some water safety tips for parents and children and discussed the swim programs YMCA offers.

Thinking about running a triathlon? 5 tips before jumping in

Either exercising more or achieving greater fitness goals are usually popular New Year’s resolutions for people, but have you thought about an even bolder resolution that will ensure you either get or remain in great shape?

Rice University swimmer Ahalya Lettenberger wins silver at the Paralympics

Rice University swimmer Ahalya Lettenberger has won a silver medal at the Paralympics in Tokyo.

Texas Tough: These women are making headlines in Tokyo

Simone Biles will compete. That’s the word from Japan regarding the elite gymnast from Spring. After withdrawing from several Olympic events due to a condition dubbed the ‘twisties’, a resilient Biles appears to be ready to compete on the balance beam. All-around champ Sunisa Lee is also in the beam line-up very early Tuesday morning.

What a splash! 5 takeaways from the swimming competition in Tokyo

Well, that was as fast as Caeleb Dressel swimming the 50-meter freestyle.

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Suni Lee looks to shine again, Houston women ready to compete in other events

Before we look to what’s on the Olympic line-up on this Saturday night in Houston, let’s fast forward to early tomorrow morning. Expect to wake up to a lot of spoilers if you sleep through the next gymnastics events in Tokyo.

Simone Manuel swims tonight, other Texans medal contenders this weekend

One of the Texans who became legendary at the 2016 Olympics is vying to prove she’s still at the top of her game TONIGHT! Sugar Land’s own Simone Manuel is swimming to secure a spot in the finals of the 50m free. While she was a late add to a bronze medal winning relay team, the 50m is how she punched her individual ticket to the Tokyo Games.

Americans are racing for a spot on the medal stand and they are FAST

We’ll talk gymnastics, promise. PLUS track, because there’s a really fast Houstonian racing tonight. But first...

Why Gold Medalist Lydia Jacoby is MY hero!

The entry below is a portion of a daily blog being updated by KPRC 2′s team in Tokyo as they cover the Olympic Games and athletes with Texas connections. You’ll find all of their posts here: BLOG: KPRC 2′s team in Tokyo brings you their experiences at the Games

Will we see Simone Biles compete again in Tokyo? That’s the biggest question of the Games

The biggest shock of the Olympic Games remains Simone Biles leaving the team competition. This morning, we learned she would not compete in the individual All-Around events taking place Thursday in Tokyo either.

Dear Simone & Lydia, YOU are why we watch the Olympics

In a matter of nine hours, we felt the extreme joy of Olympic achievement and the heartache when things don’t go as expected.

Future Longhorn Lydia Jacoby wins gold in the 100m breaststroke

Future University of Texas Longhorn Lydia Jacoby won gold on Monday evening in the 100-meter breaststroke.

Swimming, gymnastics, and softball: Huge moments to watch at the Tokyo Games

Since it’s blazing hot in Houston, might we suggest staying inside tonight and watching what promises to be another exciting night at the Tokyo Olympics. Or if you don’t mind the heat, you can head down to Discovery Green for the largest Olympics Watch Party in Houston. Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley is there tonight and tomorrow. Other members of the KPRC 2 and Houston Life teams will be there throughout the week!

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Two Simones: The stars of Rio expected to shine in Tokyo Olympics

Five years ago the world got to know two remarkable athletes with more in common than a shared name. Simone Biles and Simone Manuel both list the Houston-area as home and they each dominated their sports at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Here is what you need to know before buying a day pass to a luxury hotel or resort pool

Houstonians have even more options to vacation in our own city by purchasing day passes at resort hotels. But with our unpredictable weather, you need to know what could happen if the day you planned some fun in the sun is a washout. You’ve probably seen the ads on social media for ResortPass. The service lets you pay to spend the day and use the amenities at luxury hotels for as little as $30 a day. But one family found canceling a convoluted and confusing process.

10-year-old hailed a hero after saving 5-year-old girl who was seen ‘lifeless’ at the bottom of pool

A 10-year-old boy is being celebrated for his heroic acts after swimming to the bottom of his apartment complex’s pool to pull a 5-year-old girl out.

6 swimmers going to the Olympics you should know about

We lost a lot last summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of those things was the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Simone Manuel celebrates making Olympic team

Sugar Land’s Simone Manuel is Tokyo bound!

No pool? No problem. Now you can rent one

There's nothing like diving into a cool swimming pool on a scorching hot summer day. Enter Swimply, the brainchild of 23-year-old entrepreneur Bunim Laskin, a website and app that matches swimmers with available swimming pools. "Owning a pool can be expensive, enjoying one doesn't have to be," said Laskin, Founder and CEO of Swimply, in a press release. Pool party planningThe process of finding a pool is simple; whether there's a pool available and nearby requires a little forbearance and flexibility. Pool rental averages $45 per hour, and depending on the pool, there are additional amenities available for an upcharge, like firepits, a sauna or even a tennis court.

Are public pools safe during the COVID-19 pandemic?

HOUSTON – Since the weather has been warm and beaches have opened, people have questioned the safety of swimming during the coronavirus pandemic. Public swimming pools fall under the governor’s plan to reopen businesses starting Friday if they operate at 25% capacity. Are pools safe? Plus, they said at the pool, proper operation and maintenance, including disinfection with chlorine, should inactivate the virus in the water. Can heat kill the virus?

Swimming helps autistic teen

Charles Cobbert was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 3 and at age 17, he is competing in the swimming nationals. Meg Oliver reports on how the repetitive aerobic activity helps to reduce the autistic behavior.

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