Author: rokur
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Would You Swim In Power Plant Wastewater?
Normally, the answer would be no. But in these very limited circumstances, at Iceland’s Blue Lagoon, you can swim in geothermal power plant wastewater, and it’s even healthy: although the marketing material doesn’t usually mention it. Here’s a story about geothermal energy, cheap heat, and how to keep some ducks warm.
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Off Marseille, the Défi de Monte-Cristo braves the COVID | AFP
‘It is the largest open water swimming event in Europe and it did take place this year despite the COVID: the 22nd edition of the Monte Cristo Challenge in the bay of Marseille brings together thousands of professional swimmers and amateurs. The bravest of them swam five kilometers without fins on Sunday morning from Chateau…
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Inside with Brett Hawke: Emma McKeon
Emma McKeon individually won Bronze in the 200 Free at the Rio Olympics. She’s won Gold on relays in the Olympics, at World Championships, Pan Pacs, and Commonwealth Games. She’s one of Australia’s most impressive swimmers and an intricate part of their continued relay success.
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River Moy Swim 2020
The River Moy swim took place on Sunday the 13th of September 2020. The junior swim was 600m and the senior one was 2.5km.
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Back to the Pool (Safely) | USA Swimming
Let’s get back in the pool! We can do it with safety protocols in place!
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![Shelterbox Swimming Challenge | 24 Beaches, 24 Kms, 24 Hrs With Lauren Turner [Podcast]](https://www.swimmersdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/shelterbox-swimming-challenge-24-110x96.jpg "Shelterbox Swimming Challenge | 24 Beaches, 24 Kms, 24 Hrs With Lauren Turner [Podcast]")
Shelterbox Swimming Challenge | 24 Beaches, 24 Kms, 24 Hrs With Lauren Turner [Podcast]
In this week’s episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we talk to special guest Lauren Turner about her recent charity swim to raise money for Cornish charity Shelterbox. Lauren swam 1km at 24 different beaches around the South Coast of Cornwall all within 24 hours!! We spoke to her about her journey through swimming, the…
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Swimming with whales: You must know the risks and when it’s best to keep your distance
Three people were injured last month in separate humpback whale encounters off the Western Australia coast. The incidents happened during snorkeling tours on Ningaloo Reef when swimmers came too close to a mother and her calf. Swim encounters with humpback whales are relatively new in the Australian wildlife tourism portfolio. The WA tours are part of…
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13-year-old dies of rare ‘brain-eating’ amoeba after swimming in Florida lake
The case marks the second death from the devastating infection in Florida this summer. A teen has died from a rare “brain-eating” amoeba infection after a family vacation in Florida, according to news reports. The 13-year-old, Tanner Wall, and his family had recently stayed at a campground in North Florida, which has a water park and lake…