It’s the global Netflix phenomenon that has introduced millions to the terrifying and thrilling world of free diving – but given the risks, why do so many decide to plunge to incredible depths whilst holding their breath? Today we’re joined by Britain’s leading free diver Gary McGrath. The world record holder has previously held his breath for over three minutes and dived to depths of more than 100m. He joins us to share his thoughts on the documentary, and his incredible feats in the world’s oceans.
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Swimming | Women | Day 4 | World Aquatics Masters Championships Kyushu 2023
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Witness Recalls Moment 4 Girls Were Struck by Lightning at Swimming Hole | News on 6
Four girls were hospitalized after being struck by lightning while having fun at a popular Mayes County swimming hole. Witnesses said the entire situation was chaotic and scary.
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After 50 Years of Creating Memories, Juneau’s Augustus Brown Swimming Pool Is Under Renovation | Alaska’s News Source
After 50 years of creating memories, Juneau’s Augustus Brown swimming pool is under renovation
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Susie O’Neill Breaks Another World Record | 7NEWS Australia
23 years after she raced at the Sydney Olympics, gold medal swimmer Susie O’Neill has broken a world record in the 50 meter butterfly at the World Aquatic Masters in Japan. Her time of 29.08 is the fastest ever in the 50 to 54 age group, and only 2 seconds slower than her career best. Susie decided to race again when she was pondering on radio how to mark her 50th birthday.
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Drone Shows Lifeguards Rescuing Swimmer | FOX 35 Orlando
It’s not often you get to see lifeguards in action from a bird’s-eye view. Joe Osborne was on a break from work at a tattoo shop across from A1A when he decided to put his drone in the air and capture some shots. He had no idea he’d see lifeguards rescuing a man.
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Hazardous Lake Michigan Conditions Put Even First Responders in Danger | CBS Chicago
A morning swim during hazardous conditions in Lake Michigan on Sunday turned into a dramatic, large-scale rescue that also put first responders in danger.
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Seine River Pollution Fears Trigger Olympics Swimming Test’s Cancellation | WION Climate Tracker
A pre-Olympic swimming competition in Paris was canceled, due to poor water quality in the river Seine, casting doubt over the French government’s plan to clean up the river before next summer. The event was going to serve as a test for next year’s Paris Olympics.
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James O’Brien Is Disgusted as 57 Triathletes Fall Sick After Swimming in Polluted Water | LBC
As many triathletes fall sick after swimming in polluted waters off Sunderland James O’Brien demands answers:
“The coastal water had 3900 E.coli colonies per 100 milliliters of water…that’s pretty grim.”
“They’ve been swimming through shocking amounts of sewage.”
“You don’t have to be a scientist to know that water moves.”