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A two-time Paralympic gold medalist who became the first blind woman to swim the English Channel is helping break down barriers for visually impaired swimmers in Brighton. Her work proves that with the right support, open water swimming can be accessible to everyone.
A public fundraising campaign in New Zealand has trained 50 new water safety instructors and expanded survival swimming lessons to thousands of children. The initiative is teaching kids essential skills like floating in open water, where most drownings occur.
Swim Sista Swim is transforming how Black women in the UK experience water, creating safe spaces where they can learn at their own pace. Even confident swimmers are finding community and belonging they never had before.
A new University of South Carolina study found bottled water contains dramatically fewer disinfection byproducts than tap water. The research offers reassuring news for the billions of people worldwide who choose bottled water every day.
Ghana Water Limited just took a major step toward turning its quality water into a thriving business everyone can access. The company launched a new leadership board to transform its G-Water brand into one of Ghana's most trusted bottled water options.
A new modular water filter system from Swiss gear maker Katadyn can transform even stagnant pond water into safe drinking water anywhere on Earth. The three-stage Explorer system is already being used by disaster relief teams and expedition professionals worldwide.
A £2,000 custom swimming prosthetic swept away during a woman's first open-water swim turned up on a beach 14 miles away nearly a year later. The discovery means Brenda Ogden can finally return to the water.
A three-month campaign by Stuff and Water Safety New Zealand has funded swimming lessons for over 7,000 children at 31 schools nationwide. With seven in 10 Kiwi kids unable to tread water, the program aims to teach 10,000 children essential water safety skills that could save their lives.
Arizona just gave cities a game-changing tool to secure their water future while attracting new businesses. The state's 2025 Advanced Purification rules create the first clear pathway for communities to safely reuse wastewater for drinking water.
While illegal mining threatens water quality across Ghana, one organization is providing clean drinking water to over two million people in rural communities. Safe Water Network uses underground sources and pristine lake water to keep families safe.
An Egyptian scientist has invented a machine that pulls water straight from the air, producing 15 liters of clean drinking water daily. The homegrown innovation could help millions facing water scarcity across Egypt and beyond.
A new Finnish study reveals that regular cold-water swimming teaches people a "slow-down skill" that helps them stay calm in stressful everyday situations. Just a few minutes in icy water offers mental health benefits comparable to two hours of forest walking.
Two-time gold medalist Melanie Barratt, the first blind woman to swim the English Channel, is helping break down barriers stopping visually impaired people from experiencing the joy of sea swimming. A new initiative in Brighton is making open water accessible to everyone.
A New Zealand salon owner turned her annual charity fundraiser into a mission to teach children life-saving water safety skills. Brenda Ardern raised $1,000 to help close the swimming skills gap for 130,000 Kiwi kids who've never had lessons.
Team USA's youth men's water polo squad crushed China 21-9 at the World Youth Championship in Portugal, starting their tournament with an explosive performance. Eight different players scored as the young Americans showed their depth and talent on the world stage.
Rand Water has finished the first phase of a massive maintenance project, restoring full capacity to major pumping stations serving millions across four provinces. The successful upgrades mark a milestone in strengthening South Africa's long-term water security.
New Zealand companies are stepping up to teach children life-saving swimming skills as drowning deaths spike. Two businesses donated to a campaign getting thousands of kids safe in the water. #
Cincinnati native and Olympic swimming champion Alex Curran is bringing his gold medal home in the best way possible. The local hero will deliver the ceremonial game ball on Opening Day at Great American Ball Park.
Ishank Singh from Ranchi, India became the youngest person ever to swim across the treacherous Palk Strait, completing the 29-kilometer journey from Sri Lanka to India in under 10 hours. The third-grader trained five hours daily at a local dam before conquering one of South Asia's most dangerous open-water routes.
Erin Medcalf from Birmingham claimed the Winter Swimming World Championship after racing in water as cold as -0.8C across Europe. The ice swimmer, who started during lockdown after reading an inspiring book, competed wearing only a standard swimsuit and goggles.
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