Swimming
Magical Moment Manta Ray Swims Directly at Diver Before Gliding Overhead
A huge manta ray swam directly toward a stunned scuba diver before elegantly gliding over his head at the last second — and it was caught on video.
Dog Dives Into Muddy River to Fetch Live Fish for Owner: 'Surprise'
The golden retriever was virtually unrecognizable after going for a mud bath and coming back with a treat.
Lia Thomas Rival Says Female Athletes Worried About 'Trajectory' of Sports
The swimmer who tied for fifth-place in the 200-yard with Thomas said most female athletes are concerned about how the NCAA rules "could end up in a few years."
Lia Thomas Might Be Winning, But She's Not Swimming That Fast
Some pundits argue that transgender athletes like Thomas competing against cisgender women in sports events is unfair.
Paralympic Hopeful Praised for Resigning When Work Denied Time Off To Train
The swimmer claimed to have even offered to work unpaid for the short period of time needed to attend trials.
Lia Thomas Becomes GOP Scapegoat as Republicans Push Transgender Battle
Republicans have found a new face to help drum up outrage in their favor with the NCAA swimmer.
Ron DeSantis Rejects Lia Thomas Win As A 'Lie', Honors Second Place Instead
DeSantis said the state of Florida would recognize runner-up and Florida-native Emma Weyant as the "rightful winner" over Thomas.
Caitlin Jenner Says Lia Thomas' Win 'Wasn't Fair'
Jenner made the remarks to Fox News after previously stating that she had "the balls to stand up for women and girls in sports."
Dan Crenshaw Says NCAA Should 'Be Ashamed' For Allowing Lia Thomas Victory
Thomas posted decent times while on the men's team. However, this season she shattered records competing for the women's team.
Lia Thomas Competing Means Others 'Don't Have a Chance,' Swimmer Says
Lia Thomas, who is with University of Pennsylvania, placed first in the 500-yard freestyle Thursday with a time of 4:33.24.
Why I'm Proud to Support Trans Athletes like Lia Thomas
I'm proud to be one of more than 300 NCAA, Team USA and Olympic swimmers who signed an open letter from Schuyler Bailar and Athlete Ally in support of Lia Thomas and all transgender and nonbinary swimmers.
How Emma Weyant, Other Swimmers Reacted to Lia Thomas Win
Thomas, the University of Pennsylvania senior, became the first transgender woman to win an NCAA swimming championship on Thursday.
Video Shows Transgender Swimmer Lia Thomas Booed After Winning Title
The University of Pennsylvania swimmer's career has been met with protest and outrage from other athletes, parents and conservative figures.
'Swim'––Moment Corgi Nearly Gets Washed Away While Paddling in a River
"She's training for the swimming part of the Corgi triathlon," her owner joked.
9-Year-Old Dies After Her Hair Gets Stuck in Pool Drain
The girl was celebrating her grandmother's 75th birthday with family at a resort when she drowned.
Child Temporarily Disqualified From Swim Meet For Wearing BLM Swimsuit
The girl's mother said that her daughter was motivated to wear the suit after hearing about the death of Amir Locke.
Lia Thomas' Potential NCAA Competitor Welcomes Race Against Trans Athlete
Brooke Forde, who is currently ranked third nationally behind Thomas and Arizona State's Emma Nordin, is expected to face off against Thomas in March.
Watch 8ft Alligator Get Dragged Out of Family Swimming Pool in Florida
John Hodge, the pool serviceman, told Newsweek he was surprised by the animal and described the encounter as "intimidating."
Cold Water Swimmer Sparks Panic When Becoming 'Disorientated' Under the Ice
Boris Oravec's Instagram states he's a four-time world champion in ball hockey, a cross fit athlete and a Red Bull ice cross athlete.
Transgender Lia Thomas Shines in Last Home Swim Meet as Scrutiny Continues
"Bigger lungs, bigger bones bigger surface area for muscle. More muscle means more power. These do not go away with transitioning," said a protester.
Madagascar Police Minister, Mechanic Swim in Ocean for 12 Hours After Crash
"My turn to die has not yet come, thank God. I'm well. I'm just cold," said General Serge Gellé, the country's police minister.
Why Lia Thomas, Trans Swimmer, is Allowed to Compete in Women's Events
Thomas is allowed to compete and is following the rules of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Trans Swimmer Breaking College Records Sparks Debate
At the Zippy Invitational in Akron, Ohio, over the weekend, Lia Thomas finished the 1,650-yard freestyle 38 seconds ahead of her teammate Anna Sofia Kalandaze.
14 Best Tech Gifts for 2021
From little kids to older adults, there is a tech product that fills some kind of need for everyone on your shopping list.
This Is What a Great White Shark Sees When You're Swimming Above
Researchers found huge similarities in the visual profile of swimmers, surfers and seals, potentially explaining mistaken identity attacks.
Cat's Impressive Swimming Abilities Inspire Owner to Take up Lessons
Many cats have an aversion to water, but this black and white feline thought nothing of going for a dip in the sea.
Three U.S. Paralympians on Perseverance, Joy and Triumph
Three U.S. Paralympians talk about overcoming the violence that changed their lives.
20 Athletes Who Earn a Surprisingly Modest Salary
Athletes are associated with sky-high salaries, but these sports stars earn a surprisingly modest amount.
Instagram Swimmer Goes Viral Thanks to Amazing Underwater Dances
Kristina Makushenko started posting videos of artistic synchronized swimming routines to social media during the pandemic. Now she has over a million followers.
23 Shocking Olympics Moments You Probably Missed From the Tokyo 2020 Games
Featuring epic tantrums, painful collisions, disastrous dives and an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction.