Year: 2018
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Ryan Lochte Suspended by USADA Until July 2019
Lochte’s suspension stems from the usage of an intravenous infusion, which breaks anti-doping rules. While the 12-time Olympic medalist did not receive any banned substances through the IV, athletes are not supposed to receive any sort of IV unless they have been hospitalized or have filed for an exemption. The incident occurred in May when…
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Deciphering the Secret Language of Whales
Fabrice Schnöller is on a mission to unlock the secret language of sperm whales, the largest predators on Earth. Founder of the DAREWIN Project, Fabrice’s goal is to record sperm whale vocalizations in hopes of deciphering their means of communication. By freediving, Fabrice is able to get up close and personal with the underwater giants,…
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Alexey Molchanov 130m and New Constant Weight Freediving World Record
Watch as Alexey Molchanov takes you on the deepest self-propelled dive in the history of freediving.
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Pool parasites and germs linked to swimming-related illnesses
A dip in the pool may sound perfect on a hot day, but even the cleanest looking swimming pool could have issues.
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Swim portion of Boston Triathlon canceled due to weather
Athletes braved the inclement weather for the annual triathlon in Boston.
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2018 RNLI Swim – Dungarvan Bay – Waterford
Annual sponsored 4 kilometre open water swim event across Dungarvan Bay from Ballinacourty Pier to Helvick Pier. Raising finds to save lives at sea with the RNLI Helvick Station.
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Tokyo unveils Miraitowa and Someity as 2020 Olympics mascots
The mascots for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games were named during a ceremony in the Japanese capital on Sunday. The Olympic mascot, a blue-checked pointy-eared figure, was named as Miraitowa — combining the Japanese words ‘mirai’, meaning future, and ‘towa’, which means eternity. The Paralympic counterpart, who is pink-checked and wears a cape,…
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Thousands cross continents in Istanbul swim race
2400 swimmers crossed the Bosphorus in Istanbul for the 30th edition of the famous race. The first swimmer, Dogukan Ulac from Cyprus, completed the 6.5 km in 46 minutes 58 seconds.
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The Dolphins visit the Great Barrier Reef
#OurTeam had an inspiring and educational day exploring the Great Barrier Reef with Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef. Let’s all play our part to protect our beautiful reef.