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Swimming

Off-duty firefighters save 5-year-old boy from drowning at hotel pool

  • Jun 9

Woman rescued from San Francisco cliff was swept away while swimming

  • Mar 27

Swimmer injured in possible shark attack

  • May 29, 2025
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Man swims around Martha's Vineyard as shark migration season begins

  • May 27, 2025

Hero teen helps save 9-year-old who nearly drowned

  • May 26, 2025

Sea lion attacks girl swimming in water off Southern California coast

  • Apr 2, 2025

Rice University's swim team wins conference title by .24 seconds

  • Feb 25, 2025

Ali Truwit wins silver in Paralympics after losing leg in shark attack

  • Sep 7, 2024

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Rice graduate Ahalya Lettenberger in Paris ready to represent USA

  • Aug 19, 2024
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HCSO highlights water safety tips on dangerous river

  • Jul 4, 2024
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Third Ward-based swim team aims to lessen drownings during festival

  • Jun 7, 2024
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3-year-old drowns after wandering away at apartment pool, deputies say

  • May 28, 2024
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4-year-old dies at hospital after being found unresponsive at west Harris County pool, deputies say

  • May 28, 2024
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Swimming team embraces inclusivity

  • May 3, 2024
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Houston pool experts warn people to 'be vigilant' following drowning death of 8-year-old

  • Mar 27, 2024
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Swimmers scream as gator approaches children at TX state park: Video

  • Sep 14, 2023

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Woman competes in 2024 Paralympics 1 year after losing leg in shark attack

"The 1st time I got back in (the water) was in July, a year ago," Ali Truwit said. "I got back in with a floaty around my stomach because we weren't sure how I was going to respond in the water again, and now I'm headed to the Paralympics."

  • Aug 28, 2024

Rice graduate Ahalya Lettenberger in Paris ready to represent USA at 2024 Paralympic Games

"I've been dreaming about this moment forever, so just thinking about wearing red, white and blue and representing my country," swimmer Ahalya Lettenberger told ABC13.

  • Aug 19, 2024
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Top-rated swimsuit and swim trunk brands to sport for your next pool or beach day

Shop our picks for the top swimsuit brands right now, with styles ranging from bikinis to trunks.

  • Aug 15, 2024
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Katie Ledecky becomes most decorated female US Olympian of all time

By winning a silver medal in the women's 4x200m freestyle relay, Ledecky became the most decorated female US Olympian of all-time with 13 total medals.

  • Aug 1, 2024

Men's Olympic triathlon postponed due to pollution levels in Seine River

This is the second straight day the swimming portion of an Olympic triathlon training session is canceled due to the water.

  • Jul 30, 2024