Author: rokur
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Keeping Legacy of Apartheid-Era Swimmer Brian Hermanus Alive | SABC News
The family of apartheid-era swimmer Brian Hermanus has welcomed efforts by the Kimberley local municipality to keep his legacy alive through continued efforts in maintaining public facilities named after him and making them accessible to the poor communities. The local Sol Plaatje Municipality in the Northern Cape, has worked around the clock to refurbish the…
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Butterfly Swimming Kick Exercise | Box Jump | U.S. Masters Swimming
Because butterfly kick is done at high speed, doing some strength training at faster speeds is important. Box jump will help you create force quickly. As a bonus, this exercise can improve your starts and turns.
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Fredericton Swimming Community Hopes for New Pool in 2026 | CTV News
Fredericton’s swimming community is hopeful there will be movement on a new competition pool in 2026.
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Swim Dip Chill | Women’s Wild Swimming Retreat in Türkiye | Swimnest
Swim Dip Chill is a six-day women’s wild swimming retreat set in the rivers, lakes, and turquoise coves of southwest Türkiye. Days unfold on the water — swimming, sailing, and resting — with yoga, nourishing food, and space to slow right down. Based at a peaceful riverside guesthouse near Dalyan, this escape is designed for…
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Thousands Plunge Into 2026 With Polar Bear Swim at Vancouver’s English Bay | CBC British Columbia
Thousands started off their New Year with a dip in English Bay. Over the years the event has become more than just a communal dip into frigid waters, with 2026 marking the 106th edition of the annual Vancouver Polar Bear Swim. CBC’s Troy Charles joined in on the festivities and braved the cold water.
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Kingsport Aquatic Center to Host 100-Mile-Swim Club in 2026 | WJHL
The 100-mile swim club will travel the over 2,000 mile Appalachian Trial throughout 2026. You can register in person or online. The challenge begins Thursday and runs through Dec. 31, 2026.
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Concern Raised as Drownings Reach Record High | Sky News Australia
Writer and broadcaster Kel Richards analyses the record-high drownings as Victoria sees 20 fatalities since July 1, 2025.