South Gate Swim Stadium To Host Attempt at World Record

By Patch Staff

On Tuesday, June 18, 2013, South Gate Swim Stadium will play host to the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL). The latter is a Guiness World Record attempt that is taking place at waterparks and pools across the world to champion swimming classes.

“Tragically, drowning is the second leading cause of unintended, injury related death of children ages 1-14,” said a statement from the WLSL organization. “Unfortunately, research shows that if a child doesn’t learn to swim before the third grade, they likely never will.”

According to the statement, “Team WLSL holds the currentGuinness World Record for the largest simultaneous swimming lesson.”  The record stands at 24,873 participants from 15 different countries around the globe.

Will Tuesday's attempt be successful? Do you know anyone participating? Tell us in the comments. 

To find out more about this global event go to www.wlsl.org.

When and Where: June 18, 2013 at 8:00 am PST at the SOUTH GATE SWIMMING POOL  inside of the South Gate Sports Center at 9520 Hildreth Ave., South Gate, CA 90280.