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.

Pre-historic giant sturgeon fish at Hilton Head.
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ISRAELI SWIMMER Anastasia Gorbenko advanced to another final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, in the 50-meter backstroke, but ultimately finished in 10th place overall to miss out on qualifying for the final race.

Finals remain elusive for Israeli swimmers at Worlds

 ISRAELI SWIMMER Anastasia Gorbenko was a podium contender in the 200-meter individual medley at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, but ultimately finished in seventh place.

Israeli swimming champion takes 7th at world championships in Singapore


Stealth in schools: Fish noise reduction and the future of submarines

Fish swimming in schools create surprising stealth underwater, mimicking just one fish's noise. Research by Johns Hopkins offers insights for quieter submarines.

 illustration of a moving school of fish

14 Days: Gaza war

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

 Israelis are seen protesting for the return of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Gorbenko shakes off pool controversy

Israeli swimmer barely heard boos in Qatar after winning Worlds silver • Sights set on Olympic medal

 ANASTASIA GORBENKO – swimming with the Israel flag on her cap – made a splash this week at the World Championships in Doha, Qatar, winning a silver medal in the 400m medley and also having the crowd boo her heavily

From pool to podium: Swimming champion captures Israel’s spirit - comment

Anastasia Gorbenko is a swimming metaphor for the State of Israel.

 Israel's Anastasia Gorbenko celebrates on the podium after winning gold at the European Aquatics Championships

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.

Israel’s Anastasia Gorbenko in action during the World Aquatics Championships, February 18, 2024

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.

 In the water at the Ramada.

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.

 Majdi El-Tattar, a man with disability from Gaza trains children to swim as he became a high-in-demand swimming coach, in Gaza City August 5, 2023