Swimming
'Huge' Deadly Snake Filmed Swimming by Beach as Kids Play Nearby
A highly-venomous eastern brown was caught on camera gliding along the water towards some rocks on Sunday, as multiple onlookers kept their distance.
2 World Champion Swimmers Among 10 Others Who Test Positive for COVID-19
10 Italian swimmers tested positive for the coronavirus, including 21-year-old Simona Quadarella, who is the reigning world champion in the 1,500-meter freestyle. Only Katie Ledecky has swam it faster.
Natural Swimming Holes Around the World
From a figure-eight shaped pool accessible only after a strenuous hike in Australia to a 90-foot-deep trench formed in the rock of lava fields in Samoa, here are some natural watering holes in all corners of the world to explore on your next adventure.
Nude Beach Rule May Be Repealed After Cops Use Drones to Catch Offenders
Golden Valley Police Department officers confronted visitors at a beach, prepared to issue citations for violating indecent exposure laws.
New York City Set to Open Beaches for Swimming on July 1
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio confirmed Tuesday night that the city's beaches will reopen for swimming on July 1, after being closed for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Olympic Champion Swimmer Diagnosed With Coronavirus Calls It 'Worse Virus'
Cameron van der Burgh, the Olympic gold medalist in the 100-meter breaststroke in 2012 and silver medalist in 2016, talks about his physical struggles during his 14th day in battling coronavirus.
Maine Coon Cat Beats Summer Heat with a Swim in the Family Pool
Tissy the swimming Maine Coon cat has become a viral sensation: "People say it's crazy, but she's just a laid-back cat that loves to swim"
Six Exercises That Appear to Beat the Effects of Obesity Genes: Study
Scientists studied the potential benefits of 18 different types of exercise.
Swimmer Says Rival 'Disrespected China' after Refusing to Share Podium
Australia's Mack Horton finished second behind Sun in the 400m freestyle at the World Aquatics Championship but refused to shake hands with the Chinese athlete.
Terrifying Viral Video Shows Shark Circling Swimmer Off Florida Beach
The woman appeared completely unaware she was being trailed.
Can Jungkook Outswim Olympian Michael Phelps? BTS Fans Think So
Michael Phelps retired from competitive swimming following the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Did Ariana Grande Slam Cardi B Grammy Win?
Grande did not attend the 61st annual Grammy Awards.
The Best Exercises for Slowing Down Aging: Study
Scientists compared exercises including running, weightlifting and high-intensity interval training.
Parents of Teen Who Drowned In School Swim Class Sue
The high school student lay undiscovered at the bottom of the pool for an hour, his family claim.
Horny Dolphin Forces Popular Beach to Close
Approaching within 50 meters of the dolphin is forbidden.
Olympian Takes on 'Black People Don't Swim' Stereotype
Olympian Cullen Jones said he's started teaching swimming lessons to children of color as a way to reduce child swimming deaths and to erase the stereotype that "Black people don't swim."
Boy Scout Leader Drowns While Helping Boy in Pond
Rescuers arrived on the scene within minutes, police said, but the water was so murky that it took almost an hour to find the man.
CDC Warns Of Waterborne Illness From Pools
Pathogens in recreational pools, hot tubs and spas led to more than 27,000 cases of water-related illnesses in recent years, according to the CDC.
Florida Prepares for Alligator Mating Season
"By taking simple precautionary measures when recreating near the water, people can reduce the chances of conflicts with alligators."
Smartphone App Could Help Prevent Shark Attacks
Ian "Kanga" Cairns wants to keep you safe in the water by knowing when sharks are around.
Watch Drones Help Save the Lives of Australian Swimmers
The teenage swimmers were spotted 2,300 feet offshore.
Deadly Jellyfish Found in Australia
The Irukandji jellyfish can kill you, or at least make you suffer horribly for hours.
U.S. General Says Marines Need To Be Better Swimmers
The branch's top commander said he is also considering making promotions conditional on marines undergoing refresher training.
Bullets Can Now 'Swim'
A Norwegian firm claimed to have sold bullets that can travel underwater to several countries earlier this year.
ECHR Rules Swiss Muslim Girls Must Swim With Boys
Judges rejected a case brought by parents who withdrew their daughters from a mixed swimming class.
Sarkozy Calls for Burkini Ban at Comeback Rally
Nicolas Sarkozy said on Thursday he would impose a nationwide ban on burkinis if elected back to the presidency in 2017.
Rio 2016: US Apologizes For Olympic Swimmers' Tall Tale
Ryan Lochte and three team mates appeared to lie about a robbery.
Brazil Pulls Lochte Teammates From U.S.-Bound Flight
The swimmers, Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz, have yet to comment on the incident.
Rio 2016: With 22 Golds, Phelps 'Ready to Retire'
The decorated Olympian says, 'I've been able to do everything I've ever put my mind to in this sport...I'm happy with how things finished.'