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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.
Penn State Behrend's men's swimming and diving team captured their first State University of New York Athletic Conference championship, defeating the defending champions by 117 points. Sophomore Isaac Stoeckle set a team record and earned Outstanding Swimmer of the Meet honors.
Rice University's swim and dive team didn't just defend their conference championship. They dominated it with a 154-point victory that showed this winning program is here to stay.
Bridgewater-Raritan's girls swim team entered the playoffs as a three seed that nobody expected to win. They just captured their first state championship in seven years with a dominant performance that proved they belonged at the top all along.
The Michigan Wolverines women's swimming team ended a seven-year championship drought with record-breaking performances that secured their first Big Ten title since 2018. Senior athletes who began their careers with heartbreaking losses finally got their championship moment.
After years of trying, Ithaca College's men's swim and dive team finally broke through to win their first Liberty League Championship, while the women extended their winning streak to six straight titles. Five program records fell in a single historic meet that had the whole natatorium celebrating. #
The University of Montevallo men's swim team captured their first-ever conference championship just days after the school recommended eliminating their program. Their historic victory came as both the swim and dive programs fight for survival.
The University of Virginia women's swimming team just made history by capturing their seventh consecutive ACC championship, dominating a field that included three of the nation's top 10 teams. Junior Claire Curzan led the dynasty with five event victories in Atlanta.
Host state Edo is dominating the Niger Delta Games after two days of competition, topping the medal table with 15 golds and 6 silvers. Nine states are competing across 16 sports in a week-long celebration of regional athletic talent.
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo just became the first athlete ever to win six gold medals at a single Winter Olympics, sweeping every men's cross-country skiing event at Milano Cortina 2026. The Norwegian superstar now holds 11 Olympic golds across his career, second only to swimming legend Michael Phelps.
College swimmer Yassin Abdelghany shattered his second championship record in three days, securing his spot at the NCAA Championships with a stunning performance. His IU Indy team is now riding high heading into the final day of competition.
When rough weather canceled the iconic Rottnest Channel Swim, 43 determined swimmers didn't let months of training go to waste. They dove into a suburban pool instead, completing their distances to raise money for children with complex disabilities.
A team of four underclassmen just rewrote University of Iowa swimming history, breaking a school record that's stood for years. Even better, one athlete set two records in a single race.
Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo just became only the second athlete ever to win 10 Olympic gold medals, matching a milestone held exclusively by swimming legend Michael Phelps. The 29-year-old cross-country skier secured his latest victory in the men's team sprint at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games.
A young girl's quick thinking and surf club training prevented a holiday tragedy when she rescued a preschooler heading into deep water. Her story highlights why water safety skills matter for every Kiwi kid.
The Gustavus Adolphus College women's swim and dive team just secured their third consecutive conference championship, dominating the competition with 788 points. First-year sensation Annika Beck led the way with multiple record-breaking performances across four days of racing.
When Vrushali slipped underwater at a waterfall in 2018, Danish jumped in and saved her life on what was supposed to be their first date. Today, they're endurance swimmers crossing the English Channel together.
England is set to gain 13 new designated bathing spots, including the first ever on London's River Thames. Swimmers, councils, and brands are turning the growing wild swimming movement into a powerful force against single-use plastic pollution.
A 15-year-old Michigan swimmer just broke a school record that stood for three decades, proving that dedication and discipline can rewrite history. Alex Ostrander remains undefeated in his signature events throughout his entire high school career.
Clarence "Clack" John, 98, has spent nearly a century in the Australian Riverland town of Renmark, watching summers transform from swimming in creeks to air-conditioned comfort. His memories offer a living bridge between eras, reminding us how far we've come while his loyalty to home inspires us to treasure our roots.
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