Six years ago, Olympic swimming superstar Michael Klim was diagnosed with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP), a progressive autoimmune disease that causes muscle wastage and sensory loss.
He almost lost his ability to walk, forcing him to rethink his identity and search for a new purpose.
Klim, along with fiancée Michelle Owen and fellow Olympians Ian Thorpe, Daniel Kowalski and Gary Hall Jr, speaks candidly about how he hit rock bottom and ultimately emerged stronger.
The Lincoln Southeast inclusive swim team held their final home meet of the season, creating lasting friendships and promoting lifelong skills among athletes of all abilities.
Austin Appelbee, 13, swam four kilometres to shore to get help for his family, who were rescued after spending up to 10 hours at sea.
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The Oakland County (Michigan) Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 5-year-old girl drowned in a club swimming pool and died.
‘World’s Largest Swim Lesson’ held in Hattiesburg.
A 13-year-old Western Australian boy swam four kilometres through dangerous seas for four hours to save his family after they were swept out while kayaking.
Austin Appelbee removed his life jacket partway through the swim, then ran another two kilometres to call for help after reaching shore.
His mother, 12-year-old brother, and eight-year-old sister were stranded at sea for more than eight hours before being rescued by emergency services.
Youth sports in America have become a massive business, with families now spending an estimated $40 billion a year on travel teams, coaching, and training. We follow one family’s journey and examine how the path to going pro has changed, and why private equity is so keen to get involved.
What does a 12-hour competition day actually look like? From warming up to finals, this video takes you inside a full day competing at a USA Swimming Pro Swim Series meet along side Gabriel Jett
A summer marred by several shark attacks has turned the spotlight on mitigation strategies, and whether nets are doing enough to keep the public safe.
