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 […]
Authorities caution against swimming at any LA County beaches because of elevated bacteria levels
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued a warning for beachgoers to avoid swimming due to elevated bacteria levels potentially caused by recent rain. This advisory was released on Wednesday afternoon, and it will remain in effect until noon on Saturday, though it could be extended if further rain occurs. The health […]
Boy named Nico Antic dies a week after a shark incident while swimming in Sydney
A 12-year-old boy from Australia tragically died following a severe shark attack in Sydney Harbour, his family confirmed on Saturday. Nico Antic had been fighting for his life since January 18, when he was attacked while swimming at a well-known cliff jumping site, Jump Rock, located near Shark Beach in Vaucluse, in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. […]
Syosset boys swimming continues its legacy with 90 straight meet victories.
Syosset Swimming’s Remarkable Winning Streak The boys’ swimming and diving team from Syosset is on an impressive run, having achieved an astounding 90 straight dual meet victories, a streak that began in early 2015. This accomplishment surpassed the previously held record of 88 wins by Plainview Old Bethpage, which dates back to the 1970s. Junior […]
Riley Gaines responds to AOC regarding the transgender swimming debate on a podcast
Riley Gaines and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Spar on Social Media Riley Gaines recently engaged in a heated exchange with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez during the latest episode of her OutKick podcast, “Gaines for Girls.” The back-and-forth began after AOC remarked that Gaines was channeling her anger into swimming performance, suggesting she wouldn’t have placed fifth at the […]
Harlem River, known for its pollution, is now safe for swimming.
Harlem River Declared “Swimmable,” But Concerns Persist It’s time to swap out your protective gear for swimwear, or so it seems. The state has officially declared the Harlem River—a waterway known for its pollution—a “swimmable” site. However, activists warn that ongoing issues with sewage and stormwater runoff may undermine this designation, potentially hindering future cleanup […]
Lia Thomas addresses critics following the removal of swimming records by UPenn.
Leah Thomas Discusses Transgender Representation in Sports Leah Thomas, a well-known transgender swimmer, recently shared her thoughts in an interview. This was her first public comment since the University of Pennsylvania announced in June a decision, influenced by President Trump, to remove athletes’ swimming records from the women’s program and establish a policy against biological […]
Mother faces life-threatening situation and potential leg amputation after getting flesh-eating bacteria while swimming in Florida.
Florida Woman Faces Severe Health Crisis After Beach Swim A Florida mother is grappling with life-threatening complications from a flesh-eating bacteria following a swim at a local beach. Genevieve Gallagher, 49, has been hospitalized after contracting “Vibrio vulnificus” while swimming near Pensacola Beach in late July, according to local reports. Just three days post-swim, Gallagher […]