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Here's what this marine rescue volunteer wants you to know about water safety
After a tragic drowning over the weekend, advocates are trying to educate the public on how they stay safe in and around the water. The CBC's Darrin Di Carlo spoke with Tyler Burniston, a volunteer with Guardian Marine Rescue.
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Sharif Lies Through His Teeth On India-Pak Ceasefire, Makes Wild Claims | 'I Was Swimming When...'
Pakistan PM made wild claims about ceasefire with India following a four-day conflict as he addressed top Army officials on Friday. Shehbaz Sharif said he was swimming when Pakistan Army chief Gen. Asim Munir called him to ask about...
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Endurance athlete begins swim in shark-infested waters
Lewis Pugh, 55, is undertaking the challenge because he wants to change public perception around sharks— which he said were maligned by the blockbuster film 'Jaws' as “villains, as cold-blooded killers”
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Endurance athlete marks 'Jaws' anniversary with swim to change shark narrative
The British-South African endurance swimmer aims to become the first person to swim around Martha’s Vineyard in the United States.
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City of Surrey removes entry fees for outdoor public pools
Outdoor public pools in Surrey are officially open for the season, and they're free. As CBC’s Jon Hernandez reports, instructors say swim lessons are already in high demand.
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FDNY: Person rescued from water in Manhattan Beach
Red no swimming flags were on the beach and no lifeguards were on duty.
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Nigeria: Visually impaired children learn to swim in push for inclusion
Each splash is a defiance of the odds in a country where swimming is not part of the school curriculum and access to public pools is scarce
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Summer McIntosh is 'plowing the way' in Canadian swimming
Olympian turned broadcaster and U of T swimming head coach, Byron MacDonald joined Brittany MacLean Campbell to give us some insight into the state of swimming in Canada. No surprise here, but he is very excited about swimming phenom...
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Not everyone as positive as Kylie Masse about new 50m swim events for Los Angeles 2028 | Hot Topic
We asked 5-time Olympic medallist Kylie Masse about the new sprint swimming events being added to the program for 2028 Games in Los Angeles and she's excited about them. Michael Phelps, on the other hand, isn't as positive.
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Pace University student lifeguards help save swimmer who was sinking, having heart attack in pool
Two Pace University students are credited for saving the life of Bryan Zirman, a Pace alum in his 60s who suffered a heart attack while he was swimming in the university's indoor pool in March.
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The making of Dhruv Jurel: Kargil war hero's son who chose cricket over the Army
In a country of over a billion, cricket dreams are common — but few live the journey that Dhruv Jurel has. From being the son of a soldier who fought in the Kargil War to wearing the India jersey, his story goes beyond cricket.
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Pamela's iconic 'Baywatch' swimming costume makes a splash at new exhibit
Seen by over a billion people a week at the show’s peak in the 1990s, the costume helped define the look and style of the era. This iconic piece is the centrepiece of "Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style", a new exhibit at the Design...
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Greenland: Bathers flock old harbour of Nuuk
A group of swimmers took an icy plunge into Greenland’s old harbour in Nuuk, braving freezing waters with floating ice formations nearby. Despite the harsh conditions, participants, including foreign visitors and local workers, described...
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Internal review of teen's drowning at Winnipeg pool leads to lifeguarding changes
The city has put in new rules at some of its pools after a 14-year-old boy drowned. It happened last April at Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex.
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Istanbul’s unique tradition: Swimming across the Bosphorus for relaxation
Every day, locals and visitors take a refreshing plunge into the Bosphorus, experiencing the joy of swimming between two continents. This unique Istanbul tradition is more than just a sport—it’s a stress reliever and a natural...
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Summer McIntosh on decision to train under Michael Phelps' former coach
Three-time Olympic champion has committed to train in Texas under Bob Bowman, who coached Phelps to 23 Olympic gold medals.
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Acadia University to permanently close pool, cut varsity swim program
The president of the university says the pool has "reached the end of its life." Repair costs could be up to $3 million. As Nicola Seguin reports, many in the Nova Scotia swimming community are devastated.
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Massive stores of carbon preserved in Canada's muddy ocean seabeds, UVic finds
New research from the University of Victoria suggests seabed sediment in British Columbia’s channels and inlets could play an important role in storing carbon. Researchers say protecting the areas could help limit climate change.
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Will Summer McIntosh break a world record? And other storylines ahead of Canadian swim trials
Brittany MacLean Campbell and Devin Heroux both agree we'll see at least one world record from Summer McIntosh when Canada's swimmers meet in Victoria, BC for the 2025 Canadian swim trials. They break down the top storylines you should...
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Penny Oleksiak sits down with Brittany MacLean and recounts 2016 Rio Olympics
At the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Penny Oleksiak become a star, winning four medals, including one gold.
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Penny Oleksiak sits down with Brittany MacLean and recounts Rio 2016 Olympics
At the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Penny Oleksiak become a star, winning four medals, including one gold.
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Ahead of short course worlds, Summer McIntosh reflects on life post-Paris
After winning 3 gold medals at the Paris Olympics, the 18-year-old swimmer sat down with Devin Heroux in Budapest to talk about expectations moving forward.
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Summer McIntosh shatters 400m freestyle record | Short Course Worlds day 1 recap
CBC Sports' Devin Heroux and Brittany MacLean discuss day 1 of Short Course Worlds.
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Canadian Olympic swimmer Katerine Savard announces retirement from competition
The four-time world champion and Olympic bronze medallist reflects on her career.