Josh Hawley questions whether Yale swimmers agreed to Lia Thomas using their locker room.
Senate Hearing on Fairness in Women’s Sports During a recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Senator Josh Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, questioned a witness about whether Yale swimmers had consented to share a locker room with Lia Thomas, a transgender athlete from the University of Pennsylvania. Thomas, assigned male at birth and now identifying as […]
Drone footage captures a great white shark circling around young swimmers in Southern California.
A striking video captures a large, battle-scarred great white shark, measuring about 10 feet long, seemingly pondering whether to bite children swimming off Southern California’s coast. This footage, shot by Carlos Gauna—often referred to as the Malibu Artist—shows the shark gliding directly towards a child. The predator edges closer, swimming within feet of the child […]
Possible shark attack at NY beach exposes swimmer’s bone.
Shark Attack at Jones Beach Leaves Swimmer Injured On Friday afternoon, a swimmer suffered severe injuries after what lifeguards suspect was a shark attack at Jones Beach, according to officials. Eyewitnesses reported that the shark, reminiscent of something from “Jaws,” bit a man’s leg around noon at the state park’s Field 6, coinciding with the […]
Former swimmers achieve legal success against UC Berkeley in coach abuse case
A recent legal victory has been achieved by a group of former swimmers from UC Berkeley, who claim the university overlooked serious abuse allegations against its former women’s swimming coach. A California appeals court decided on Tuesday that 18 former Golden Bears swimmers can go forward with their lawsuit against the University of California Board […]
Ryan Lochte’s partner criticizes the swimmer’s ‘tough’ former girlfriend after Kayla Rae Reid’s comment.
Molly Gillihan, girlfriend of Ryan Lochte, made a pointed social media post after his estranged wife, Kayla Rae Reid, criticized his parenting abilities. On Wednesday, shortly after Reid’s interview with People was canceled, she claimed Lochte wasn’t a “worthy” father. In response, Gillihan used her Instagram Stories to address what she described as “harsh and […]
Inquiry reveals Roanoke College mistreated female swimmers
Virginia Attorney General’s Survey on Transgender Swimmers Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares shared findings from a Roanoke College survey that focuses on transgender swimmers who participated in the women’s team during 2023. According to Miyares, the university denied crucial accommodations, which he claims harmed female athletes emotionally, physically, and with regard to their dignity, essentially […]
Daytime fight erupts between swimmers on boats at a Florida lake in view of families and children: video
A chaotic fight erupted among a group of swimmers on a Florida lake over the weekend, with one man ending up unconscious in the water. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office reported that the incident unfolded in front of children playing on the beach at Lake Winterset. Seven men and a 17-year-old were arrested, as Sheriff […]
Long Island swimmers prepare to make an impact in the fight against cancer for the ‘Swim Across America’ event.
A group of dedicated swimmers is making waves for a meaningful cause. Swimming America, which has raised $14 million in the Nassau and Suffolk areas since 2001, is returning to the North Shore this weekend for its annual event. This year, participants can choose from half-mile, 1-mile, 2-mile, and 5K distances at Prybil Beach in […]
USMS seeks public relations assistance regarding the transgender athlete controversy; female swimmers decline
Controversy in Masters Swimming Over Transgender Participation Three female athletes from the US Masters Swimming (USMS) organization have raised concerns regarding the group’s decision to seek public relations assistance amidst a controversy surrounding transgender athletes competing in women’s events. This comes after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton initiated a lawsuit against USMS. The lawsuit originates […]
Honored ex-officer drowns while saving swimmers, remembered as a hero
Tragic Drowning Incident in South Carolina A former police officer and ex-minor league baseball player, Chase Childer, aged 38, lost his life while heroically attempting to save swimmers caught in dangerous rip currents off the coast of South Carolina. Childer’s efforts took place near Paulies Island on July 13, where he bravely intervened to assist […]