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Public pools ride a wave of summer weather ups and downs

For some area pools, the early rain and cooler temperatures provided a setback to the start of the swim season until summertime heat moved in during late June along with drier weather. June precipitation recorded by the National Weather Service (NWS) at the Pittsburgh International Airport ...

‘Phones down, eyes up’: Play it safe in the pool this summer

With the recent sweltering heat, local swimming pools are getting a lot of use this summer. For those planning a dip in the water with family, it’s important to know how everyone can stay safe. Autumn McLaughlin is the aquatics director for the British Swim School, which offers swim ...

Olympic odyssey: Matheny sets sights on L.A. in 2028

During the 2024 Summer Olympics, Josh Matheny was able to see his parents briefly. He met with them once for 30 to 40 minutes at a Parisian cafe. “It was hard to see people outside the Olympic Village,” the 21-year-old son of Dr. Jeffrey and Kristin Matheny said. With much of the summer ...

USC’s Matheny falls short in Olympic finals

Fans of Josh Matheny gathered in the auditorium of his alma mater Wednesday to watch the 2021 Upper St. Clair graduate realize a dream of competing in the finals of the 200-meter breaststroke event during the summer Olympics in Paris. Matheny clocked a 2:09.52 and finished seventh at the ...

Matheny qualifies for Olympic finals

More than 125 fans of Josh Matheny gathered Tuesday afternoon in the auditorium of his alma mater to watch the 2021 Upper St. Clair graduate reach the finals in the 200-meter breaststroke event during the Summer Olympics in Paris. Matheny clocked a 2:09.70 and advanced to the finals, which ...

Parents pave path for Olympian offspring

When Kristin and Jeff Matheny were asked about the sacrifices they made to help their son, Josh, earn a roster spot on the U.S. Swimming Team that will compete in the Summer Olympic Games, the Upper St. Clair couple looked at each other and laughed. “Honestly, I love swimming,” Kristi ...