Swimming News

Lance Armstrong to compete again

Austin - Lance Armstrong is set to return to competition this weekend. However instead of jumping on a saddle this time he will be jumping in the pool.

In the Media by Mark Harradine - 1 comment

What now for golden girl Rebecca Adlington?

Mansfield - Rebecca Adlington has announced her retirement from competitive swimming at the ripe old age of 23. Don't expect her to remain unemployed for long.

In the Media by Alexander Baron

Op-Ed: Money will buy gold in Rio Special

“They don’t get paid enough to say no to the money.” The words of Australian-born London 2012 gold medallist Melanie Schlanger say it all.

Digital Journal Report by Jordan Cullen

Video: Honey the dog catches salmon swimming upstream on road

Seattle - The video shows a salmon swimming upstream on a flooded road in Seattle, Washington. A dog walks up and picks it up in its jaws with such practised ease that you may think picking up a live fish swimming in water is that easy.

In the Media by JohnThomas Didymus - 1 comment

Leisurely Labor Day weekend on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Special

Hilton Head Island - This three-day weekend is a time for honoring workers and is often celebrated by doing anything but work. Americans often go shopping, go to the beach, and have meals together, and such was the case on the Carolina coast.

Digital Journal Report by Kay Mathews - 6 comments

Michael Phelps records 18th gold at his final Olympics Career

London - Michael Phelps adds up credit to his career with another cherished gold medal winning record in the 2012 London Olympics on Aug 4,2012.

In the Media by Jaffna Mohaideen

China's aqua Olympians set the gold medal pace in London 2012

London - China has maintained the lead in the London 2012 medal tables with 17 golds, nine silvers and four bronze. Eight out of China's gold medals have been bagged from aquatic events, namely swimming and diving.

In the Media by Kev Hedges

Man dies trying to swim English Channel

Paraic Casey, an Irishman, has died whilst trying to swim across the English Channel, the stretch of sea which connects England to France.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 2 comments

Op-Ed: Summer heat sends Baker City residents swimming Special

Baker City - With hot temperatures on the rise in Baker City, Oregon, I see local residents jumping into the Powder River with rubber inner tubes, dogs, friends or relatives to find some cool relief.

Digital Journal Report by Scott Ungerecht - 2 comments

Lifeguard fired for saving man in 'unprotected' beach area

Hallandale - A Florida lifeguard was fired after he rushed to save a swimmer struggling to stay alive in the "unprotected" stretch of the beach, where visitors are warned to swim at their own risk.

In the Media by David Silverberg - 11 comments

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