Swimming
Sydney reopens Coogee Beach under heavy patrols after woman critically injured in shark attack
Saturday's attack was the latest in a series of shark encounters off Australian beaches. The week before, a man died after being attacked by a shark while fishing off the coast of Western Australia.
Olympic Committee of Israel honors fallen swimmer Eden Nimri
Israeli community builds world's only mechanical-divide swimming pool
Rare prehistoric Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore in South Carolina
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.
Taking your dog to the beach? Here are some dangers you should be aware of
It's fun to bring dogs to the beach, but it can also be a dangerous place. Here are some tips to keep pets safe in the sun, on the sand, and in the sea.
Why shouldn't you buy your children blue swimsuits?
"Just don’t do it!" Scarnati writes. "Why think about which bathing suits for the splash pad? Just buy bright ones!"
A doctor warns: This is what will happen to you if you walk barefoot by the pool
Foot health experts recommend avoiding barefoot pool walking to prevent fungal nail infections, which can cause disturbing symptoms and prove challenging to eliminate.
