What started as a simple scrape has turned into a medical nightmare for one Florida teen. After swimming at a park in Niceville, Florida, 17-year-old Joziah Thompson got what was initially a minor scratch on his leg. Only two days later, he was rushed to the hospital with a red, swollen leg, where doctors confirmed … Read more
Forget the traffic on the Pacific Coast Highway, and make your way to the valley. The massive pool at the Hansen Dam Aquatic Center — reportedly the largest swimming pool in in the country measuring an acre and a half in size — is set to reopen this weekend after a temporary seasonal closure that … Read more
They’re sticking it where the sun-ray don’t shine. While remoras are known to be rather clingy, some are getting too close for comfort by diving into manta rays’ backsides, per a scientific probe in the journal Ecology and Evolution. “These fish are heading up right into some manta ray rear-ends,” lead author Emily Yeager, a … Read more
Run, Sébastien, run! During his Major League Soccer career, Sébastien Le Toux built his reputation on relentless endurance, routinely covering more ground than younger teammates and opponents. “I was not strong, I’m pretty skinny, and I don’t really like physical contact, but running was something that I could do for an entire game,” the former … Read more
When tragedy strikes at one of the most grueling sporting competitions on Earth, it would be easy to assume that a lack of preparation was to blame. Unfortunately, the unseen dangers remain even for the most well-trained athletes. Mara Flávia, a 38-year-old Brazilian influencer and triathlete, drowned during the open-water swimming endurance portion of the Texas … Read more
A great-grandmother, age 95, is still breaking swimming world records — and the pictures alone demonstrate her remarkably fit physique and health routine. Jane Asher recently achieved five age group world records, adding to her already 100-strong collection. The swimming legend from Merton Park, South London, also has a British Empire Medal for her dedication to the … Read more
All exercise is good exercise — but certain kinds may help you live longer than others. The widely accepted belief that movement is medicine is true for so many reasons, from improving your mental health to decreasing your risk of an early death. But new research shows that some types of exercise may be better … Read more
He’s not under arrest — but he sure could use a rest. In September, 49-year-old New Yorker Michael Moreau jumped off the southern tip of Manhattan — and didn’t emerge until he’d swum up the East River, through the Harlem and down the Hudson to complete the famed and formidable 28.5-mile loop. The (flutter) kicker: … Read more
That’s trout of order. A Chinese restaurant’s massive fish tank abruptly shattered last week — completely flooding the dining room with scores of live fish. The caught-on-camera chaos unfolded at a stone-pot seafood restaurant in Fuzhou in China’s Fujian Province on Wednesday. A fish tank at a restaurant in Fuzhou, China was caught on camera … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am a senior man living next door to a slightly older woman. We live in lakefront homes and enjoy being active together in the water during our retirement years. Recently, I was looking out the window and saw an alligator swimming by about 50 yards away. Alligators are almost unknown in our … Read more
An unlikely quintet of sharks and a lone alligator were spotted together in the waters off South Carolina, spooking would-be swimmers at a popular vacation destination. The unusual sight was on display near a dock in Hilton Head as the massive sharks swam about without a care in the world while a lounging gator stayed … Read more
The Long Island Sound stretches a whopping 110 miles, from New York City’s East River to well past the tip of Long Island. And on Saturday, 54-year-old Aaron Kwittken swam over six miles (or 10 kilometers) in it to raise money for cancer research — and it was actually his sixth time going the distance. … Read more
Malcolm-Jamal Warner was not alone when he drowned in Costa Rica at the age of 54 on Sunday. According to ABC News, “The Cosby Show” alum was swimming with his 8-year-old daughter at the time. According to police officials, surfers saw Warner and his daughter struggling in the water. A surfer dove in and brought … Read more
The accidental death of “The Cosby Show” actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner has saddened the world — and raised new fears over swimming safety. The beloved TV legend’s passing comes amid a record number of drownings on NYC’s beaches, where the same type of rip current that claimed Warner in Costa Rica can threaten swimmers just as quickly. … Read more
Ryan Lochte’s ex-wife hinted that “betrayal” played a role in her split with the retired swimmer, but Lochte’s new girlfriend is having none of it. Kayla Rae Reid, Lochte’s estranged wife, raised suspicions about what caused the couple’s split after writing, “Sometimes God allows the betrayal…because it leads to the breakthrough,” in a June 27 … Read more
If your house has a swimming pool, you might just be sitting on a gold mine. Thousands of people are renting out their pools for big bucks on Swimply—an online marketplace for hourly rentals of pools and outdoor spaces. And many are using the cash to pay their mortgage payments and home renovations. Radio host Jim Beach, 57, … Read more
Ryan Lochte’s wife Kayla Rae Reid has filed for divorce, the model shared in an Instagram post on Wednesday. The former Playboy model explained that it was her decision to end their marriage of seven years, calling it “one of the most painful” seasons of her life. “Earlier this year, I made the hard decision … Read more
This public sex session didn’t go swimmingly. A shameless man caught having sex at a popular family swimming spot reportedly emerged from the water and ordered onlookers turn over cellphones containing footage of his brazen broad daylight romp. The incident occurred at the Ian Dipple Lagoon on Australia’s Gold Coast earlier this week, with the … Read more
A swimmer says he was “humiliated” after being thrown out of his local pool for using a snorkel. Kiril Georgiev, 42, has been a regular visitor at Maidstone Leisure Centre in Mote Park since December 2020 and uses a snorkel due to a disability. Following a diagnosis of a giant cell tumor of the bone … Read more
Cher is sharing some candid memories about growing up in Hollywood. In an excerpt adapted from her new memoir, “Cher: The Memoir, Part One,” the legendary singer, 78, writes that she met Hollywood icon Warren Beatty, 87, when she was 15 and spent a night swimming in the actor’s pool until 4 AM, all while … Read more