Swimming News - LeadStory

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Paris extends river swimming season as turnout nears 100,000

Nearly 100,000 people have taken a dip at three River Seine bathing sites in Paris since their July opening, with authorities extending the swimming season, the city's mayor said.

France 24

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Russian swimmer vanishes during Bosphorus race

More than 2,800 swimmers from 81 countries took part in Sunday morning’s competition, the 37th time it has been held, which is considered one of the world’s leading open-water races.

Euronews

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Black swimmers teaching others amid history of aquatic segregation

For some, taking a dip in the pool is the best way to cool down during the hot summer months, but not everyone feels safe in the water. One program, Black People Will Swim, is trying to change that by making swim lessons more accessible.

CBS America

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Summer McIntosh earns 4 golds, 1 bronze at world championships

Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh wrapped up the world championships in Singapore with four golds and one bronze medal. McIntosh is now the third swimmer to win five individual medals at a world championships.

CBC News

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Katie Ledecky breaks her own record in women's swimming

Katie Ledecky, 28, broke her own record in women's swimming, winning her seventh straight 800-meter freestyle.

CBS News

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Never enough gold for legendary French swimmer Léon Marchand

Léon Marchand won his sixth world title on Thursday in Singapore — his third in the 200-meter individual medley — just one day after setting a world record in the event.

France 24

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Tunisia's Ahmed Jaouadi triumphs in 800m freestyle at championships

Tunisia’s Ahmed Jaouadi clinched his first significant title by winning the 800m freestyle at the world swimming championships on Wednesday, executing a perfectly timed strategy.

Africanews

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Summer McIntosh wins second gold at swimming world championships

Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh won the 200-metre individual medley for her second gold medal at the swimming world championships. McIntosh is looking to match Michael Phelps’ record of five individual golds at a single world...

CBC News

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Summer McIntosh wins world title in 400m freestyle

Canadian Olympic medallist Summer McIntosh has added another world championship medal to her list of accomplishments, handily winning the 400-metre freestyle. McIntosh is aiming for five gold medals in individual events at the worlds in ...

CBC News

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Katie Ledecky seeking more titles at World Aquatics Championships

The American superstar swimmer Katie Ledecky is the most decorated female swimmer ever with a total of 14 Olympic medals, including 9 golds. But with greatness comes the expectation of even more success and that will be Katie’s focus at ...

CNN

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Penny Oleksiak accused of anti-doping rules violation

Swimmer Penny Oleksiak, Canada’s most-decorated Olympian, has been accused of an apparent anti-doping rule violation for failing to report her whereabouts for drug testing three times in a year. If proven, the violation comes with a mult...

CBC News

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Oleksiak accused of anti-doping violation, faces multi-year ban

CBC News

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Summer McIntosh expected to make a splash at World Championship

Canadian swimmer and Olympic medallist Summer McIntosh will compete in five events at the upcoming World Championships. She heads into the event after setting three world records at Canadian trials.

CBC News

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

River Seine reopens to Paris swimmers after century-long ban

The River Seine reopened to swimmers on Saturday for the first time since 1923, with dozens of people waiting for a dip in the historic waterway ahead of its opening time.

France 24

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

How AI is helping keep swimmers safe at England's beaches

Artificial intelligence is being used to provide real-time water quality warnings to alert swimmers to potential health risks associated with polluted water through sensors installed at wild swimming locations and beaches across southern...

Reuters

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Olympic champion Léon Marchand unfazed by fame

The 22-year-old French swimmer won four gold medals and a bronze medal in the team event at the Olympic Games. This record is unmatched in France.

Euronews

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

French swimmer Leon Marchand scores two Olympic gold medals

French swimmer Léon Marchand completed one of the most audacious doubles in swimming history, winning the 200-meter butterfly and the 200 breaststroke about two hours apart in front of a home crowd cheering his every stroke.

France 24

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Olympic triathlon goes ahead after Seine passes water tests

The Paris 2024 triathlons finally taking place in the Seine, after days of uncertainty, will have come as a relief for teams and athletes, as well as for Paris authorities who have promised residents a swimmable river as a long-term lega...

Reuters

VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKING

Seine swim training canceled again over pollution, current

Paris Olympics organizers canceled the triathlon swimming training session in the Seine river for a second day, 24 hours before the men's race, after heavy rain late last week increased both pollution levels and the speed of the current.

Reuters

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

French swimmer Leon Marchand qualifies for Olympic swimming final

French hero Leon Marchand threw down the gauntlet with a storming 400m medley swim Sunday as Mollie O'Callaghan outgunned Ariarne Titmus to top the women's 200m freestyle heats. Marchand is the Olympic hosts' big hope after last year de...

France 24

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Palestinian swimmers compete for recognition at Paris Olympics

Despite having access to a fraction of the resources other countries put into their Olympic programs - Palestinian athletes are training hard for the games in Paris. For two swimmers, the competition is about much more than medals.

Al Jazeera