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Some participants who swam showing their excitement after the conclusion of The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson.
World’s Largest Swimming Lesson Breaks the Guinness World Record with Help from the Westfield Area YMCA
Thursday, June 14, 2012 • 8:15pm
WESTFIELD NJ - On June 14, 2012 the Westfield Area Y participated in a “record-breaking” global swim event. There were 43 Community swimmers of all ages who took part of The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ to help break the Guinness World Record. The whistle blew promptly at 11:00 am to begin the event and participants swam until the sound of the whistle at 11:30 am. The 43 swimmers were officially recorded and included as part of this amazing, life-saving, Guinness World Record ™ setting event and help prevent drowning. Tragically, drowning remains the second leading cause of injury-related death of children ages 1-14. The event concluded with a drawing for two fun-filled summer swim baskets.
