Swimming
Australian teen swims 2.5 miles for hours to save family swept out to sea
A 13-year-old boy swam for hours through rough ocean waters to save his family after they were swept out to sea off Australia’s coast, a heroic effort police say saved...
Hard-up Olympians selling medals — and their bodies — and living in their cars to make ends meet
It’s a long fall from the Olympic podium to financial ruin — but it’s not an uncommon path. Some of the golden girls and guys that nabbed medals, headlines and...
Teen Dies in Shark Attack After Predator ‘Ate Almost His Entire Leg’ While Swimming Near Popular Tourist Beach in Brazil
A 13-year-old boy has died after being attacked by a shark while swimming near a popular tourist hotspot in Brazil.On Thursday, Jan. 29, the teenager — identified as Deivson...
Thousands told to stay out of water: ‘rip currents, sneaker waves’
Beach hazard warnings have been issued to parts of the central California coastline, as the National Weather Service (NWS) warns thousands of beachgoers to stay out of the water...
Australian boy, 12, dies following shark attack while swimming at popular cliff-jumping spot
A 12-year-old Australian boy died after a brutal shark attack in Sydney Harbor, his family confirmed Saturday. Nico Antic had been fighting for his life since Jan. 18, when he was attacked while...
French Olympic swimming champion Yannick Agnel to stand trial on rape, sexual assault charges
French Olympic swimming champion Yannick Agnel will stand trial on charges of rape and sexual assault on the 13-year-old daughter of his former coach, the prosecutor general’s office in Colmar said...
Paralympic gold medalist Gareth Duke, 39, caught by predator hunters after asking 14-year-old ‘girl’ to strip for him
A British Paralympic gold medalist swimmer was busted in an online sting operation by predator hunters when he tried to meet with a 14-year-old “girl” and asked her to...
Female Tourist Dead, Boyfriend Critically Injured After Being Attacked by Shark While Swimming with Dolphins on NSW Coast
Two European backpackers who were holidaying in Australia were attacked by a shark in an incident that took place on the NSW Mid North Coast, killing one of them...
‘Living Legend’ Ariarne Titmus Announces Retirement From Swimming
Four-time Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus announced her immediate retirement from swimming on Thursday, calling it a "really tough" decision as she was lauded as "a living legend".The 25-year-old...
Woman Buys New House, Discovers Hidden Swimming Pool Under Floor
A first-time buyer in South London got more than she bargained for when she lifted up her floorboards and made an unexpected discovery.Ella Sims, 24, moved into her new...
