Latham Teams With Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion Skier Bode Miller to Promote Pool Safety Reminders for Water Safety Month
LATHAM, N.Y., May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With summer just around the corner, Latham, The Pool Company [NASDAQ:SWIM], is reminding families to prioritize safety as we head into peak swimming season. During National Water Safety Month this May, the leading manufacturer of in-ground residential swimming pools is teaming up with Olympic and World Championship gold medalist and two-time Overall World Cup Champion Bode Miller to share essential pool safety tips with the goal of helping to prevent accidents and ensuring that homeowners can enjoy their pools with confidence.
'Drowning prevention is a cause that's deeply personal to me, which is why I've partnered with Latham and Coverstar to help raise awareness about the importance of pool safety,' said Bode Miller, whose 19-month-old daughter accidentally drowned in a neighbor's pool back in 2018. 'Simple steps like swim lessons and installing an autocover can make all the difference in keeping kids safe around the water.'
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1–4, with more than 4,000 unintentional drowning deaths in the U.S. every year.* By taking proactive measures, pool owners can help create a safer swimming environment for their loved ones.
'Swimming pools are a place of joy, relaxation and family fun—but safety should always come first,' said Scott Rajeski, President and CEO of Latham. 'At Latham, we are committed to not only delivering high-quality pools, but also to providing education on how to create a secure pool environment. Water Safety Month is the perfect time to talk about how to make backyard swimming pools as safe as possible.'
Following are five essential water safety tips from the experts at Latham:
To learn more about water safety and automatic safety covers, visit LathamPool.com.
* Drowning Data | Drowning Prevention | CDC
** Association Between Swimming Lessons and Drowning in Childhood: A Case-Control Study - PMC
About Latham, The Pool Company
Headquartered in Latham, NY, Latham Group, Inc., is the largest designer, manufacturer, and marketer of in-ground residential swimming pools and pool accessories in North America, Australia, and New Zealand. With over 60 years of experience and a coast-to-coast operations platform across 24 locations, the company offers a broad range of pool products, including fiberglass, vinyl liner, and automatic safety covers made by Coverstar. Based in Lindon, Utah, Coverstar is the leader in the automatic pool cover industry and a subsidiary of Latham Pool Products. For more information, visit www.lathampool.com.
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