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PHOTOS: Swimming is a skill not everyone learns in childhood
According to the USA Swimming Foundation, while most Americans learn how to swim during childhood, 64% of Black children in America have little to no swimming ability, compared to 45% for Hispanic kids and 40% for white youths.
As summer approaches, instructors try to stem tide of Black drowning deaths
Sanaya McClendon, 8, gets ready for her race in a swim meet at Leslie Beach Club in Atlanta on Saturday, May 21, 2022. According to the USA Swimming Foundation, while most Americans learn how to swim during childhood, 64% of Black children in America have little to no swimming ability. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)
Sanaya McClendon, 8, competes in the breast stroke in a swim meet at Leslie Beach Club in Atlanta on Saturday, May 21, 2022. According to the USA Swimming Foundation, while most Americans learn how to swim during childhood, 64% of Black children in America have little to no swimming ability. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)
Sanaya McClendon, 8, competes in the breast stroke in a swim meet at Leslie Beach Club in Atlanta on Saturday, May 21, 2022. According to the USA Swimming Foundation, while most Americans learn how to swim during childhood, 64% of Black children in America have little to no swimming ability. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)
Sanaya McClendon, 8, competes in the breast stroke in a swim meet at Leslie Beach Club in Atlanta on Saturday, May 21, 2022. According to the USA Swimming Foundation, while most Americans learn how to swim during childhood, 64% of Black children in America have little to no swimming ability. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)
Maritza Correia Mcclendon (left), an Olympic medalist who now promotes swimming for blacks and hispanics, talks with her daughter, Sanaya, 8, after her race in a swim meet at Leslie Beach Club in Atlanta on Saturday, May 21, 2022. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)
As summer approaches, instructors try to stem tide of Black drowning deaths
As summer approaches, instructors try to stem tide of Black drowning deaths
Ava Middlebrook , 8, competes in the breast stroke in a swim meet at Leslie Beach Club in Atlanta on Saturday, May 21, 2022. According to the USA Swimming Foundation, while most Americans learn how to swim during childhood, 64% of Black children in America have little to no swimming ability. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)
Mikesha Middlebrook (left) talks with her daughter, Ava , 8, after her race in a swim meet at Leslie Beach Club in Atlanta on Saturday, May 21, 2022. According to the USA Swimming Foundation, while most Americans learn how to swim during childhood, 64% of Black children in America have little to no swimming ability. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)
Mikesha Middlebrook (left) fist pumps her daughter, Ava, 8, after her race in a swim meet at Leslie Beach Club in Atlanta on Saturday, May 21, 2022. According to the USA Swimming Foundation, while most Americans learn how to swim during childhood, 64% of Black children in America have little to no swimming ability. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)
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Maritza Correia Mcclendon (left), an Olympic medalist who now promotes swimming for blacks and hispanics, talks with her daughter, Sanaya, 8, along with Sanaya's father, Chad, after her race in a swim meet at Leslie Beach Club in Atlanta on Saturday, May 21, 2022. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)

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PHOTOS: Atlanta United defeats Cincinnati

Atlanta United picked up a big win Sunday over Cincinnati.

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PHOTOS: Braves fall to Padres Sunday

The Braves lost to the Padres on Sunday at Truist Park, 5-3.

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PHOTOS: Braves take down Padres on Saturday

The Braves defeated the Padres on Saturday, 7-1, at Truist Park.

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PHOTOS: Dream defeats Wings to even record at 2-2

The Dream defeated the Dallas Wings Saturday afternoon to even their season record at 2-2.

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PHOTOS: Braves lose opener to Padres at home

The San Diego Padres continue their mastery of the Braves, winning 2-1 Friday night, May 23, 2025, at Truist Park.

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PHOTOS: Acuña returns to Braves' lineup

Ronald Acuña Jr. steps back into the Braves lineup nearly a year after tearing his ACL.

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PHOTOS: Braves lose to Nationals in extra innings

The Braves and Nationals wrapped up their series on Thursday with Atlanta losing in extra innings.

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PHOTOS: Dream loses home opener to Caitlin Clark and Fever

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