The effectiveness of shark nets has been called into question after the Sydney shark attack, which killed diving instructor Simon Nellist.
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California Man Survives Frigid Five-Hour Night Swim With a Friendly Seal as His Guide | New York Post
A California man thought he would die when he fell off his fishing boat and into the frigid Pacific Ocean — but a friendly harbor seal showed up in the nick of time and helped get him to safety.
Scott Thompson, a sea urchin diver, blamed a lapse in judgment for the mishap that sent him falling off his boat into the Santa Barbara Channel in the middle of the night last month.
“I thought to myself, ‘Great, this is how I’m going to die. Today is the day I’m going to die,’†Thompson, who was wearing nothing but his shorts and T-shirt at the time, told KABC-TV.
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Trans College Swimmer Speaks Out on Sports’ Inclusion | Nightline | ABC News
Yale University swimmer Iszac Hening spoke with “Nightline” about the ongoing debate on how to be inclusive to trans athletes while balancing what some argue is “fairness.”
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Sydney Shark Attack: Swimmer Killed Identified as British Expat | Sky News
A swimmer who was fatally mauled by a shark off the coast of Sydney has been named as 35-year-old Simon Nellist who was originally from the UK.
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Coaching Commitment Is About Choice | Inside With Brett Hawke
What is the definition of commitment?
Listen to Wayne Goldsmith tell this epic story coaching on deck with David Marsh while watching Ryan Lochte.
“The difference between an athlete that’s committed and not committed is the difference between choosing the easy way vs the hard way…” – David Marsh
Towards the end of this clip Wayne says, “If it is to be, it’s up to me.” Which is exactly what Lenny Krayzelburg said s his life’s motto.
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China First Gold Team Free Combination | FINA World Championships Budapest 2017
🇨🇳 Team China made history at #FINABudapest2017 claiming Gold for the first time
Relive their outstanding performance in the Team Free Combination event, under the theme of Master and commander #FINA #artisticswimming
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Sydney Shark Attack: Search for Remains After Shark Kills Swimmer off Little Bay Beach | Guardian Australia
Marine police crews and surf lifesavers search Little Bay in south-eastern Sydney, where a swimmer died on Wednesday afternoon after being attacked by a shark. They later located human remains in the water. The death is the first fatal shark attack in the city since 1963
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Shark Attack Victim Identified as 35-Year-Old Diving Instructor | 9 News Australia
Simon Nellist, a 35-year-old diving instructor who loved adventure, has been named as the victim fatally mauled by a shark off Little Bay.
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Too Close for Comfort – A Croc Cruises a Popular Swimming Spot | ABC News
Most people wouldn’t dream of entering Northern Territory waterways, but a daring few in Darwin’s rural area are being warned to stop swimming in creeks.