Lillian Smart from Louisiana passes away after likely contracting a brain-eating amoeba from swimming in a lake.
An 8-year-old girl named Lillian Smart passed away in a Ruston hospital after health officials suspected she contracted a brain-eating amoeba while swimming in a lake in northern Louisiana. This tragic event occurred just a day after Lillian celebrated her eighth birthday. The Smart family expressed their heartbreak in a Facebook statement, saying, “The injuries […]
Diversity in Germany: Pool Promotes ‘Black Only’ Swimming Times
Controversy Over Berlin’s Segregated Swimming Sessions A taxpayer-funded swimming pool in Berlin, originally promoted as a diverse and inclusive space, has recently announced restrictions that limit access to the black community. The “Volksbühne” (People’s Pool), which opened on August 7 outside the renowned Volksbühne Theater, has already stirred up significant backlash. Initially, it was presented […]
Warning against swimming at 5 NYC beaches for July 4
NYC Beaches Under Advisory Amid Heat Wave Several beaches in New York City are now under advisories due to an ongoing heat wave, particularly as the Fourth of July weekend approaches. This advisory indicates that the water at the affected beaches has elevated levels of bacteria. The Health Department has advised against swimming or engaging […]
Ex-UC Berkeley swimming champion claims coach ridiculed her following suicide attempt in recent lawsuit
California Swimming Coach Lawsuit Allowed to Proceed A significant lawsuit against Terry McKeever, a long-time women’s swimming coach in California, is now moving forward. He’s accused of shaming a swimmer for having suicidal thoughts and telling that swimmer he “ruined” a teammate’s day. On Tuesday, the Court of Appeals made a notable decision to allow […]
Swimming warnings at New Jersey beaches due to high fecal bacteria levels
Several swimming areas in New Jersey are currently under close watch after water quality tests revealed high levels of fecal bacteria. As of June 21, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has put out swimming advisories for five coastal spots in Ocean and Cape May counties. This advisory was issued mainly due to […]
Health officials in multiple states have announced water quality warnings and beach shutdowns as the summer swimming season goes on.
Water Quality Warnings and Beach Closures Across the U.S. As summer continues, public health officials in various states have put water quality advisories in place and closed certain beaches. This is primarily due to rising levels of bacteria, issues with sewage contamination, and rain-induced runoff. In places like Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Washington, access to […]
Davoris Carter disappears during school trip two days before graduation while swimming near the New Jersey coast
Teen Missing After Swimming Off New Jersey Coast A 14-year-old boy, described by his family as a “happy kid,” vanished while swimming during a school trip along the New Jersey coast, just two days ahead of his graduation. Davoris Carter went missing after entering the water in Wildwood on Monday afternoon. His swimming trunks were […]
Colleges are now eliminating the swimming test, which may lead to fatalities.
Reflecting on my time at Cornell University, I can still feel that knot of anxiety when I look back at my swim test. The requirement was to jump into the deep end, then swim 75 yards, followed by a minute of floating and treading water. This tradition, which dates back to 1905, made Cornell the […]
Active 95-year-old sets five additional world records in swimming for her age group
95-Year-Old Great-Grandmother Breaks Swimming Records At 95, Jane Asher is still shattering world records in swimming, showcasing her remarkable physique and dedication to health. Recently, she set five new world records specific to her age group, adding to her impressive tally of over 100. This swimming icon from Merton Park, South London, has not only […]
First sighting of a sleeper shark swimming by a camera in Antarctica
Unusual Discovery of Sharks in Antarctic Waters It was quite surprising to see a shark’s awkward form moving along the ocean floor, far below the reach of sunlight. Alan Jamieson, a researcher, shared this week that many specialists believed there were no sharks in the icy waters of Antarctica—until a sleeper shark made an unexpected […]