All along the East Coast, lifeguards are on the lookout for dangerous rip currents on the heels of multiple deaths off the coasts of New Jersey and New York. The deadly conditions that pull swimmers and surfer out to sea have become all too common during the busy beach season with nearly half of the more than 50 “surf zone” fatalities in 2025 involving rip currents. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports for TODAY.
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Did Lifeguards Do Enough to Save 2 Drowning Teenage Brothers at Public Pool? | Inside Edition
The family of two teenage brothers who tragically drowned at a public school pool in New Jersey is suing the school district, with their lawyer claiming the staff at the pool was negligent. Now allegations in the lawsuit have come out with the family’s attorney saying that surveillance video shows a lifeguard walking casually to the pool office to get help instead of jumping into the water. In court papers the school district and the lifeguards involved deny all allegations of wrongdoing.
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Will David Popovici Swim the First Sub-46s 100M Freestyle? | MaxSwims
David Popovici dropped a 46.51 at the 2025 Singapore World Championships – only 0.11 off Pan Zhanle’s WR. But will he be the FIRST swimmer to break the 46-second barrier in the 100m freestyle? In this video, I break down the insane progression of the event, how Popovici’s unique technique is changing the event, and what exactly needs to happen for him to make history.
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Can We Fix The 18th Century Swimming Pool Before It’s Too Late? | Mapperton Live: This (un)Aristocratic Manor Life
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Michael Phelps Called Out USA Swimming…Again | Kyle Sockwell
Michael Phelps has doubled down on his call to action to USA Swimming. This time, it is in a five-page, specific, and actionable statement released on his Instagram, which has received international news coverage and generated a whole lot of buzz throughout the swimming community, to say the least.
With USA Swimming still without a permanent CEO after more than 350 days, the community’s patience is understandably wearing thinner and thinner. In this video, I share my thoughts on the callout and what I believe we should be focusing on as a community, moving this sport forward and creating more opportunities for everyone involved at every level.
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Why Phelps and Marchand Needed Opposite Coaching Methods | The Exponential Athlete | Sports Performance
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Black Swimmers Teaching Others Amid History of Aquatic Segregation | CBS News
For some, taking a dip in the pool is the best way to cool down during the hot summer months, but not everyone feels safe in the water. One program, Black People Will Swim, is trying to change that by making swim lessons more accessible. CBS News producer Jared Ochacher has the story.
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Swimmer Infected With Rare Flesh-Eating Bacteria at Cape Cod Beach | CBS Boston
Health officials say a person got sick after swimming at a Cape Cod beach. WBZ-TV’s Tammy Mutasa reports.
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Berlin Protesters Challenge the City’s Century-Old ‘No Swimming Rule’ | DW News
For over a century, swimming in central Berlin’s Spree River has been banned due to hygiene concerns. Now, campaigners from Flussbad Berlin are challenging that rule — not with placards, but with paddles. As urban waterways in cities like Paris and New York open to swimmers, Berliners argue it’s time their city followed suit. With improved water quality and climate change driving the need for urban cooling, could the capital finally lift the ban?