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
Israeli swimmer Gorbenko booed as she wins silver in Qatar
A chorus of boos rained down on Gorbenko as she was interviewed by the floor presenter at the Aspire Dome pool after the race.
Jerusalem hotel gives evacuees fleeing Hamas, Hezbollah new swimwear
A Jerusalem hotel, hand in hand with a generous couple, provides swimwear for 240 children and teens.
Three swimmers' fateful encounter with Hawaii's 'Pool of Death'
Three men in Hawaii's "Queen's Bath" faced a deadly whirlpool, battling turbulent waters in their bid to reach safety. One of their fates remains uncertain.
Spanish influencer bathes in forbidden water where six people died
Spanish influencer Marina Rivera Saldaña faces backlash for bathing in a forbidden bay, angering locals and followers alike.
Ancient Roman mosaic reveals: Women wore bikinis thousands of years ago
While many think bikinis are a 20th-century invention, an ancient Sicilian mosaic shows that ancient Roman women wore them during sports.
Palestinian amputee sparks inspiration for young swimmers in Gaza
Parents bringing their children to swimming classes for the first time are surprised to see Tattar standing on two crutches.
Here's why parents need to be careful of 'dry drowning'
"Dry drowning" or "secondary drowning" are terms that refer to rare complications that are more common in children.
Old City of Jerusalem gets its first-ever swimming pool
The sports and cultural center in the Franciscans’ St. Savior headquarters inside the New Gate is the first of its kind in the historic walled city.
World Drowning Prevention Day: Never say it can’t happen in your family
Drownings on beaches and in pools have become an epidemic in the last five years, according to Beterem's CEO.
This is how you survive if attacked by a shark
Learn how to avoid and respond to shark encounters to ensure your safety while your time at the beach.