A 99-year-old Canadian swimmer broke three world records in her age class but considers herself “lazy” for only training two days a week. Betty Brussel, of British Columbia, broke the 400-meter freestyle, the 50-meter backstroke, and the 50-meter breaststroke record over the weekend. She swam the 400-meter freestyle in 12 minutes and 50 seconds — … Read more
Seas the day! Menopausal women who make swimming in cold water part of their routine report significant improvements to their physical and mental health, a new study finds. Of the 785 women surveyed, 46.9% said swimming eased their anxiety; 34.5% said it helped their mood swings; 31.1% said it elevated their mood; and 30.3% said … Read more
This is some real clickbait. A diver has revealed how not to become a shark’s dinner, but her advice — and up-close encounter — may have you trembling in your fins. Kayleigh Nicole Grant, who runs Kaimana Ocean Safari in Hawaii, posted a startling video on TikTok, where she goes by @mermaidkayleigh, showing people how … Read more
An unidentified person in Arizona came down with an unknown illness that initially caused officials to suspect a diagnosis of Naegleria fowleri — commonly referred to as “brain-eating” amoeba — Phoenix’s Fox 10 reported. However, state health officials have officially ruled out “brain-eating” amoeba after an unknown illness prompted health warnings of the deadly disease. … Read more
Things are going swimmingly for this Manhattanite. Chris Solarz officially broke the record on Aug. 5 for the fastest swim around Staten Island, finishing the 36-mile jaunt in 14 hours and 24 minutes, SI Live reports. “Staten Island is where I’ve run 40 races and found a genuine sense of community in unexpected places, proving … Read more
Crikey! A sneaky ‘gator snuck up a group of swimmers who narrowly escaped its jaws. David Siljeg captured the alarming incident on video, watching on as the alligator, estimated to be 12 feet long, swam towards a group of children at Texas’ Huntsville State Park on Saturday. The quick-thinking cameraman thought the predatory reptile appeared … Read more
That’s one way to travel the Empire State. An endurance swimmer, 53, successfully traversed the Hudson River, 315 miles from the Adirondack Mountains to Battery Park, in one month. United Nations’ official Patron of the Oceans, Lewis Pugh, completed the sometimes-perilous trek Wednesday and succinctly told The Post, “It’s really great to be back on … Read more
She was up s–t’s creek on social media. Another day another influencer putting their life on the line for TikTok likes. This time, Spanish social media star Marina Rivera Saldaña found herself in hot water online after swimming in a cove where bathing has been banned following a rash of deaths. Better known as Marina … Read more
They thought she was literally swimming up s–t’s creek. What do you do when in the eye of the hurricane? Go for a dip of course. A Florida resident sparked waves of concern across the panhandle when she was filmed swimming through a flooded street during Hurricane Idalia. A video of her doing laps amid … Read more
She’s living a life of porpoise. Nikky Wegloop, 19, loves the water — and has turned her passion into a profession as a mermaid and qualified scuba diver. Wegloop, who lives in Mijas Costa, Spain, spends her days swimming the shores as a stunning mythical creature in her custom-made tail in the hopes of inspiring others to … Read more
Cooling off in lakes, rivers and streams is a hallmark of the summer — but for an unlucky few, it can lead to an infection caused by Nagleria fowleri, a bacteria more commonly known as the brain-eating amoeba. In the U.S., there have been at least three reported deaths this year from the infection, which occurs when … Read more
A tourist visiting Bali, Indonesia, said she was left “disgusted” by the amount of trash floating in ocean waters where many vacationers spend their days snorkeling and swimming. “I was disgusted,” Sara Walsh, 25, of Massachusetts, told SWNS News. “It felt gross jumping into the water. I stayed in for maybe 30 seconds,” Walsh added. Walsh owns a … Read more
In depressing (and perhaps unsurprising) news for women everywhere, two-year-olds’ bodies are now being policed. No, just because they’re toddlers doesn’t mean they’re immune from the male gaze, patriarchal double standards and body shaming! This sad fact was recently evidenced by influencer and Megababe founder Katie Sturino in her latest Instagram post. She shared a story of her friend’s … Read more
Katya Ileri’s little girl just wanted to swim with her siblings and dad. The Turkish family had all been jumping off a boat into aqua blue waters, and the little girl had arm bands on, so they thought she was safe. But in a terrifying video, Katya shows what can happen when kids don’t have safe floatation … Read more
A swimming instructor says protective parents are making a potentially fatal mistake by swaddling their children’s “little arms” in towels after they get out of the pool. Nikki Scarnati made the declaration during a video shared to TikTok — and it could come as lifesaving advice as the summer swimming season gets underway. “When you get … Read more
Life’s just beachy for Pamela Anderson. The Playboy model sizzles in a cherry-hued swimsuit in the campaign for her new swimwear collection with Frankies Bikinis, an ode to her “Baywatch” days with the scooped neckline and high-cut legs. The blond bombshell is set to release a capsule collection with Frankies Bikinis on May 4, paying … Read more
The water is no place for summertime blues. Nikki Scarnati, a certified infant swimming instructor, uploaded an alarming video on TikTok to share the dangers of wearing swimwear that matches the water — warning parents that kids could be too camouflaged to rescue. To demonstrate, Scarnati filmed her young daughter swimming in a pool, wearing … Read more
A recent video from the U.S. Department of the Interior shows a giant Pacific octopus crawling through the Yaquina Head tide pools in northwestern Oregon. According to the Department of the Interior, while giant Pacific octopuses may visit this location often, the animals are only spotted a few times a year. In the video, the red octopus can be … Read more
This Florida swimming pool took a shot at standing out. Homeowner Louis Minardi has owned an eye-catching pool shaped like a six-shooter revolver for about 40 years that has his neighbors wondering what type of loose cannon they’re living near. “Neighbors that have bought houses around here have all come by,” the 67-year-old Odessa resident … Read more
A traveller has shared the horrifying moment a monster three-meter-long snake was spotted in her hotel swimming pool. The British musician and TikToker, who documents her travels under the screen name Elisabeth Elektra, was holidaying in Thailand when she discovered the beast. In the one-minute video, which has been viewed more than 300,000 times, the huge … Read more