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Texas' No. 1 swimming hole to reopen after month-long closure
3+ week, 3+ day ago (268+ words) Barton Springs Pool is set to reopen on March 21 in Austin. If there were ever a moment for a grand reopening, this is it. With temperatures in Austin climbing into the low 90s, locals won't have to wait any longer to…...
'Heartbreaking' images show devastation of beloved TX swim spot
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (314+ words) Jacob's Well in Wimberley, Texas, shows very low to no spring flow in December 2024 as ongoing drought and groundwater pressure continue to impact water levels at the iconic Hill Country swimming hole. Jacob's Well, one of the Hill Country's most…...
Rex Maurer defends title in 400 IM at the NCAA swimming championships, and Texas leads after Day 2
2+ week, 3+ day ago (183+ words) Texas has 215. 5 points, followed by Florida with 205 and Arizona State 133. 5. Josh Liendo won the 100 butterfly for Florida in a NCAA record time of 42. 49, just passing Texas' Hubert Kos on the final stroke. Kos matched Liendo's record set in the prelims…...
Ahmed Jaouadi breaks a NCAA record and Florida, Indiana share Day 1 lead at swimming championships
2+ week, 4+ day ago (159+ words) Jaouadi denied Indiana senior Zal'n S'rk'ny a three-peat with a time of 14: 10. 03 to break former Gator Bobby Finke's long-standing NCAA record. S'rk'ny recorded the fastest 1, 000 freestyle in collegiate swimming history, splitting an 8: 33. 10 during a runner-up performance. Florida and Indiana are…...