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
Jul 28 Katie Ledecky wins 1st gold at Tokyo Olympics By Paul Newberry, Associated Press Katie Ledecky bounced back from the worst finish of her brilliant Olympic career to take the first-ever gold medal in the women’s 1,500-meter freestyle. Continue reading
Sep 24 Watch 9:59 How Chanel Miller took her story back after her rapist's lenient sentence left her feeling 'invisible' For years, she was known to the world as "Emily Doe," the survivor of a sexual assault that garnered national attention in part because her attacker served only three months in prison, a sentence that sparked outrage. This week, Chanel… Continue watching
Jun 28 As heat waves hit worldwide, a reminder that diving into cold water can be deadly By Mike Tipton, The Conversation Being immersed in cold water can cause a “gasp” response and uncontrollable hyperventilation. Fortunately, there are ways to lessen the risk of death from this "cold water shock."… Continue reading
May 23 What's really in public swimming pools? By Laura Santhanam Eight people died and more than 27,200 people became ill from swimming in contaminated water between 2000 and 2014 , the CDC said in a recent report. Here's what you should know. Continue reading
Sep 29 Lakes and pools can be deadly for children with autism. But tailored swim lessons can save lives By Leah Samuel, STAT Drowning is the most common fatal injury among children with autism, so community centers and schools are offering tailored swim lessons. Continue reading
Jul 22 Forget sharks: 7 things in the water swimmers should actually fear By Jonathan Wosen, STAT Shark attacks are incredibly unlikely, but here are seven things swimmers should actually be afraid of — and how to avoid them. Continue reading
Sep 08 Lochte and teammates suspended, will not visit White House By Courtney Norris Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte and three of his teammates have been suspended from the USA swim team, the United States Olympic Committee and USA Swimming announced Thursday. Continue reading
Aug 25 Watch 9:24 At the pool with freestyle phenom Katie Ledecky By PBS News Hour Katie Ledecky was one of the most triumphant athletes of the Rio Olympics. The 19-year-old swimmer overwhelmed her competition; in the 800-meter race, she finished nearly a pool length ahead of second place. Known for relentless training and humility, she… Continue watching