About 3,600 swimmers took part in Hong Kong’s annual cross-harbour swimming race as it returned to the heart of the city for a second time – continuing last year’s route change to commemorate the iconic event. The 1km route runs from Tsim Sha Tsui public ferry pier to Golden Bauhinia Square pier in Wan Chai.
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Oman’s first female Olympic swimmer makes history
Oman’s Lara Al Yafei has made history by becoming the first Omani female swimmer to represent her country at an Olympics event.
The 16-year-old represented Oman at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
She finished third among eight competitors in the opening heat of the 50 m breast stroke competition with a personal best of 37.35 seconds.
See Times of Oman
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Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Venue Plan Confirmed
Take an aerial tour across the West Midlands and beyond to find out the confirmed venues for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Istanbul, Turkey // Turkish Airlines Layover // Michael Andrew Vlogs
Thanks to Turkish Airlines and their Touristanbul offer, we were able to leave the airport and do a little sightseeing during our long layover in Istanbul.
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That Wasn’t Just Water | Ross Edgley’s Great British Swim E21
As well as the sights and sounds Ross has experienced on his epic swim around Great Britain, there’s also been the tastes, some of them far from pleasant. This week, the Strongman Swimmer crosses into his home county of Lincolnshire – but not before navigating the murky waters of another busy shipping lane, with some unexpected surprises lying in wait.
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Olympic 200 Freestyle Swimming | Cody Miller Vlog_59
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Watch this raccoon give Penny the dog a swimming lesson
Tito the raccoon enjoys swimming at the pool. In this video, Tito gives his new friend Penny the dog a swimming lesson.
See Boing Boing
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Man skinny-dips in shark tank at Toronto’s Ripley’s Aquarium
Police are investigating after a naked man jumped into a shark tank in Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto.
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Makapu’u: Hiking & Deadly Tide Pools In Hawaii | Swimming Hole Safari Ep 3
We’re hiking to the beautiful but deadly Makapu’u tide pools in Oahu, Hawaii. These coastal tide pools are only reachable by a beachfront hike.