Category: History
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The Swimmer Who Went From the Olympics to Auschwitz and Back Again | Aeon
The Oscar-nominated short Butterfly (Papillon) finds beauty, pain and poetry in the extraordinary life of the Algerian-born Jewish French swimmer Alfred Nakache (1915-83), who competed at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, survived the Holocaust, and returned to compete at the 1948 London Olympics. The French animator Florence Miailhe frames the story of his life through the…
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Former Canadian Swim Star Nancy Garapick Has Died | CTV News
Two-time Olympic medallist Nancy Garapick has passed away.
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Michael Phelps: Man And Machine | Trailer | Available Now | Journeyman Pictures
A portrait of Michael Phelps: a man shaped by the water, driven by obsession, and haunted by perfection. From prodigy to legend, from breakdown to redemption, his journey reveals the cost of greatness and the struggle to find identity beyond the gold. A story of resilience, humanity, and the enduring pull between man and machine.
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Michael Phelps’ Inspiring Speech After Receiving the Muhammad Ali Legacy Award | Sports Illustrated
Michael Phelps delivers a powerful and emotional speech after receiving the Muhammad Ali Legacy Award at Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year Awards. The honor was presented by Laila Ali and recognizes Phelps not only for his historic achievements in the pool, but for the impact he has made beyond competition. In his remarks, Phelps…
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What did Olympic Swimming Look Like in 1896? | The Swim Scribe
When you think of swimming at the Olympics your mind might jump back to some of the last couple of Olympic Games, like the 2024 Olympics in Paris where we watched Leon Marchand shine in front of a home crowd, or the delayed Tokyo Olympics in 2021 where we watched athletes triumph after a longer…
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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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The Real Reason I Left Olympic Swimming to Become a Navy SEAL | Mike Ritland
Mike Ritland interviews Olympic swimmer Larsen Jensen about the REAL reason he left elite swimming behind to pursue the brutal challenge of becoming a Navy SEAL. Larsen reveals the deep mental drive and childhood inspirations that pushed him from the pool to the battlefield.
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The Toughest Swim in the World: What It Takes | Global Triathlon Network
The English Channel – 21 miles of cold water, strong currents, and swirling tides. It’s one of the toughest endurance challenges out there. But how hard is it really?