Swimming
Five dead in Ohio mass drowning after failed rescue attempt of struggling swimmer
According to the Delaware County Sheriff's Office, the tragedy unfolded Sunday night along the Scioto River at the O'Shaughnessy Reservoir, about 10 miles northwest of Columbus, Ohio.
Not just in the North: The hidden pools and wet trails you need to know
France reports 40 drowning deaths during severe heatwave
Sydney reopens Coogee Beach under heavy patrols after woman critically injured in shark attack
Olympic Committee of Israel honors fallen swimmer Eden Nimri
Eden Nimri, a captain in the IDF, was not only a fighter but also a talented swimmer who competed with Israel’s youth national team.
Israeli community builds world's only mechanical-divide swimming pool
“I love the new Efrat pool, and I am extremely grateful every day. I feel like I should make a blessing every time I go swimming.”
Rare prehistoric Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore in South Carolina
A rare federally protected Atlantic sturgeon fish found in Hilton Head, South Carolina, is drawing attention from marine experts.
The Canadian brand that will make you throw away all your swimwear is coming here
Public Beach, the Canadian swimwear brand loved in North America, arrives in Israel promising swimwear so good you won’t want any others. Born from a love of kitesurfing.
Finals remain elusive for Israeli swimmers at Worlds
Anastasia Gorbenko and Alexei Glivinskiy advanced to semifinals while other members of Israel's swim team received varying results at the World Swimming Championships in Singapore.
Israeli swimming champion takes 7th at world championships in Singapore
Gorbenko, who reached the final with the fourth-fastest semifinal time, clocked 2:10.26 in the final but faded over the last 100 meters.
Israeli artistic swimmers make waves in Singapore
The Israeli squad advanced to the final with a score of 241.8292 points, ranking 11th out of 26 participating countries – just enough to secure a spot among the top 12 finalists.
Syria requires women to wear burkinis on public beaches
The decree added it was preferable to wear loose clothing that covers the shoulders and knees and to avoid transparent or very tight clothing.
After being banned for 100 years: The European river reopens for summer swimming
The Seine River reopens after 100 years. Three free swimming areas launch in July, including one with Eiffel Tower views—part of Paris’s climate plan to reclaim the river for public use.
Get ready, it’s almost here: Pool season is just around the corner
More and more people in Israel are choosing to invest in a private pool in their home, both to enhance their quality of life and as a way to make efficient use of outdoor space.
