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Displaying all articles tagged:
Swimming
keep it moving
Jan. 25, 2024
This 99-Year-Old Swimmer Just Broke 3 World Records
Betty Brussel didn’t enter her first swim competition until she was in her 60s.
By
Tariro Mzezewa
keep it moving
Jan. 24, 2024
Synchronized Swimming Is for the Mermaid Girls
A deep dive into the most gorgeously strange sport at the Olympic Games.
By
Katja Vujić
first person
Jan. 24, 2024
A Sea Change
Transforming — and healing — my relationship to my body, one open-water swim at a time.
By
Samantha Ladwig
dreaming
July 10, 2023
What Does It Mean If You’re Dreaming About Drowning?
“Any event that produces emotion that you cannot control, or that you feel powerless in the sway of, is more likely to spur a drowning dream.”
By
Claire Lampen
sports
June 22, 2022
World Swimming Just Issued a Blow to Trans Athletes
The organization banned transgender female athletes from competing in women’s events unless they transitioned before the age of 12.
By
Danielle Cohen
prince neptune
Dec. 14, 2020
Look at This Talented Boy
Apparently Cody Simpson was a swimming “champion” before his pop career came calling.
By
Claire Lampen
summer of scam
July 23, 2018
Ryan Lochte Just Got Banned From Swimming Because of an Instagram Post
Ryan Lochte posted a photo that just got him banned from swimming for ten months.
By
Opheli Garcia Lawler
wellness theories
Oct. 27, 2016
Dara Torres on Living a Normal Life After 5 Olympics and an Eating Disorder
The retired swimming legend works out mainly for stress relief now.
By
Dara Torres
As told to
Susan Rinkunas
questions and answers
Aug. 18, 2016
Ryan Lochte’s Robbery Story Is Being Questioned
Details about Lochte and his teammates’ story has left Brazilian authorities with some questions.
By
Theresa Avila
tampons
Aug. 15, 2016
Why It’s Especially Surprising for a Chinese Swimmer to Talk About Her Period
Only a fraction of Chinese women use tampons.
By
Susan Rinkunas
bad blood
Aug. 15, 2016
Chinese Swimmer Tells World She Has Her Period
Another thing women deal with.
By
Susan Rinkunas
priceless
Aug. 12, 2016
Simone Manuel’s Reaction to Winning Is Gold
Simone Manuel wasn’t expected to win in the 100-meter swimming freestyle. When she learned she won gold, she broke down in tears.
By
Theresa Avila
2016 olympics
Aug. 11, 2016
Katie Ledecky Is the Olympic Hero We Need
She’s too busy winning to participate in your pettiness.
By
Anna Silman
swellness
Aug. 8, 2016
Michael Phelps Has Clearly Been Reading Old Goop Posts
Cupping marks abound.
By
Susan Rinkunas
2016 olympics
Aug. 7, 2016
Katinka Hosszú Breaks a World Record, But Commentators Give Her Husband Credit
Why should Shane Tusup get the credit?
By
Jenni Miller
out of the box
June 16, 2016
Timeless Polaroids at Rockaway Beach
Instant nostalgia.
By
Bobby Doherty
out of the box
June 15, 2016
Swimming and Jiujitsu at Miami’s Hottest Beach
The Standard Hotel.
By
Ysa Pérez
out of the box
June 14, 2016
Home From College, by the Pool
Climbing trees in a Missoni bikini.
By
Marisa Chafetz
out of the box
June 12, 2016
The Power of the One-Piece Swimsuit
Captured by photographer Zora Sicher.
By
Zora Sicher
game changers
Apr. 11, 2016
Meet the First Trans Athlete to Compete in a Division I Men’s Sport
Schuyler Bailar was initially recruited for the women’s swimming team, but chose to be his true self — and relinquish his spot atop the podium.
By
Susan Rinkunas
self portrait
Sept. 23, 2015
How I Learned to Love Almost Dying
An outtake from
The Folded Clock
by Heidi Julavits.
By
Heidi Julavits
best bet
July 14, 2014
The Ideal Goggles for Lap-Swimming or Ocean-Floating
A happy medium between high-speed (and under-eye-bruising) Swedish goggles and the soft-frame, leak-prone leisure styles.
By
Emma Whitford
male gaze
July 9, 2014
Today Prince William Went Snorkeling in a Swimming Pool
Wetsuit and all.
By
Erica Schwiegershausen
workouts
Oct. 30, 2013
35 Ways to Get Inspired to Work Out in the Cold
Because “It’s freezing” is not a good excuse.
By
Diana Tsui
obituary
June 6, 2013
A Celebration of Esther Williams, Hollywood’s Mermaid
Died today at age 91. See her greatest hits.
By
Maureen O'Connor
audio
Aug. 3, 2012
Ryan Lochte: Yes, I Peed in the Olympic Pool
“Something about getting into chlorine water that you just automatically go.”
By
Maureen O'Connor
olympic fever
Aug. 2, 2012
Deep Thoughts From Ryan Lochte
He’s more than just a nice set of abs,
people
.
By
Sally Holmes