Health Jul 26 How germy is the public pool? An infectious disease expert weighs in By Lisa Cuchara, The Conversation
Science May 17 The physics behind making humongous splashes in the pool Do a "manu jump" and you’ll likely make the biggest splash at the pool party. Although not a familiar term in the United States, manu jumping is beloved throughout New Zealand and originated from the Māori community. By Pankaj Rohilla, Daehyun Choi, The Conversation
Health Feb 15 Watch 4:12 As winter swimming gains popularity, the benefits and risks of taking an icy plunge It’s the middle of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, and while it might not feel like the season for jumping in the water, more and more people are finding an icy plunge invigorating. William Brangham takes a look at the… By William Brangham, Claire Mufson, Satvi Sunkara
World Aug 03 Katie Ledecky swims into Olympic history with 4th straight 800-meter freestyle victory Ledecky capped another stellar Olympics by becoming only the second swimmer to win the same event at four straight Summer Games, holding off Ariarne Titmus of Australia to win the 800-meter freestyle. By Paul Newberry, Associated Press
Nation Jul 31 Watch 6:30 U.S. women strike gold with dominating performances at Paris Olympics U.S. swimming star Katie Ledecky made a splash in her first finals of the Paris Olympics. The 27-year-old finished the 1500 meter freestyle nearly half a pool length ahead of her competitors. It comes as the U.S. women's gymnastics team… By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant, Eliot Barnhart
Oct 21 Watch 4:49 Swim safety advocates aim to overcome historic racial inequities By Isabella Jibilian, Rhode Island PBS Learning how to swim is a rite of passage for many, but a surprising number of American children can’t swim. Part of that comes down to access and restrictions rooted in racism that have kept generations of swimmers out of… Continue watching
Jul 31 Watch 5:07 Katie Ledecky makes swimming history with major world championship wins By Amna Nawaz, Shoshana Dubnow Katie Ledecky is already considered the greatest swimmer of this decade. This weekend, she made her claim for the greatest of all time, notching two new records at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, and surpassing Michael Phelps… Continue watching
May 07 Watch 2:26 The legacy of Native Hawaiian swimmer and surfer Duke Kahanamoku By John Yang, Ali Rogin, Satvi Sunkara This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re highlighting people whose contributions have often been overlooked. Tonight, we spotlight an Olympic swimming champion and “father of modern surfing,” Duke Kahanamoku. Continue watching
Jun 19 World swimming’s governing body adopts new rules for transgender athletes By Ciarán Fahey, Associated Press FINA members widely adopted a new “gender inclusion policy” on Sunday that only permits swimmers who transitioned before age 12 to compete in women’s events. The organization also proposed an “open competition category.”… Continue reading
Aug 17 Watch 8:30 Katie Ledecky on her Tokyo wins, mental health and gender equality in sports A seven-time Olympic gold medalist and record-breaking swimmer, 24-year-old Katie Ledecky is one of the most decorated Olympic athletes from the Tokyo games. She won the first-ever women’s 1500-meter freestyle, won gold in the 800-meter, and two more silver medals… Continue watching