Sports
Stamford Swimming Coach on Leave After Swimmers Became Ill: Report
Several swimmers had physical reactions after swimming in a pool without chlorine.
STAMFORD, CT — Longtime Westhill-Stamford girls co-op swimming coach Rick Lewis was put on leave after swimmers practiced in a pool that wasn't chlorinated and became sick.
Some swimming and diving teams members complained about pool conditions before practice, but practice still took place, according to the Stamford Advocate.
Several girls experienced "an adverse physical reaction."
Find out what's happening in Stamfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Lewis has been a swimming coach for boys and girls swimming teams since 1979.
Find out what's happening in Stamfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Image via Shutterstock
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
