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At the moment, one of the biggest stories at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio is the green pools. At first, it was just one pool. Now, a second pool reportedly turned green, and everyone is scrambling ...

(L-R) Boris Kirillov of Azerbaijan and Robert Glinta of Romania compete in the Men's 200m Backstroke heat on Day 5 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium on August 10, 2016 in ...

An in-ground pool is a big investment and a major addition to your home. In addition to advising on size, a great pool company should propose options that match the specific style of your home and the ...

Nine world or Olympic records have already fallen in Rio, but credit could belong to the architects’ design and technology of the pool and venue. RIO DE JANEIRO – Rio’s Olympic pool is certainly not ...

Swimming — a summer staple for young and old alike — is under attack. Toxic blue-green algae called cyanobacteria threaten familiar natural swimming holes throughout the state while local beaches ...