Swimming

The Vibes Were Immaculate at the First-Ever All-Women Ironman World Championships

10/20/2023

The Vibes Were Immaculate at the First-Ever All-Women Ironman World Championships

As the sun rose over the Island of Hawaii on Oct. 14, more than 2,000 women triathletes splashed into Kailua Bay to begin the 2023 Ironman VinFast World Championships.

12 Athletic Swimsuits For Large Busts — Including Those on Sale For Prime Day

07/11/2023

12 Athletic Swimsuits For Large Busts — Including Those on Sale For Prime Day

For those of us with big boobs, it can be a struggle to find workout tops and sports bras with the right combination of coverage, support, and style.

Paulana Lamonier Is Reclaiming the Myth That Black People Can't Swim

03/15/2023

Paulana Lamonier Is Reclaiming the Myth That Black People Can't Swim

At a friend's sixth-grade birthday party, I dove off the high board of the community pool and accidentally belly flopped into the water.

Lupita Nyong'o's Unique "Wakanda Forever" Workouts Included Underwater Weight Training

11/21/2022

Lupita Nyong'o's Unique "Wakanda Forever" Workouts Included Underwater Weight Training

Lupita Nyong'o is no stranger to intense workouts — see: her exercise-ball ab workouts and the six-week workout plan she used to get strong for "Black Panther" — but her role in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" required a special kind of training.

Real Talk: Here's What Coral-Reef Safe Sunscreen Really Means

07/14/2022

Real Talk: Here's What Coral-Reef Safe Sunscreen Really Means

Many common ingredients in sunscreen can damage coral reefs — the two main ingredients of concern are oxybenzone and octinoxate

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US Swimmer Anita Alvarez Opens Up About Fainting Underwater: "My Health Is Good"

06/27/2022

US Swimmer Anita Alvarez Opens Up About Fainting Underwater: "My Health Is Good"

Two-time Olympic swimmer Anita Alvarez, who was rescued by her coach after fainting during the FINA World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, shared about the incident on her Instagram today.

Lia Thomas Shouldn't Have to Defend Her Right to Compete in Women's Sports

06/01/2022

Lia Thomas Shouldn't Have to Defend Her Right to Compete in Women's Sports

Lia Thomas is often referenced in discourse around "fairness" in women's sports.

05/18/2022

This Swimwear Brand Offers High-Quality Suits That Look Good and Fit Well

Diving into summer, it's crucial my drawer of swimsuits is filled with bikinis and one-pieces I feel confident in.

In a Chlorinated Pool Often? Swim Shampoo Can Help Prevent Hair Damage

05/11/2022

In a Chlorinated Pool Often? Swim Shampoo Can Help Prevent Hair Damage

Chlorine from pools can have a damaging effect on hair

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The Best Ways to Get Water Out of Your Ear, According to an ENT

04/29/2022

The Best Ways to Get Water Out of Your Ear, According to an ENT

Whether from swimming in a pool or taking a shower, everyone has likely experienced a situation that results in the uncomfortable, irritating feeling of having water stuck in their ear.

Target's Sun Squad Pool Floats Are Back in Stock For Summer

04/13/2022

Target's Sun Squad Pool Floats Are Back in Stock For Summer

Let's set the scene: it's 80 degrees without a cloud in the sky, and nothing sounds better than catching some rays while keeping cool and relaxed.

Watch Lia Thomas Become the First Transgender Athlete to Win an NCAA DI Championship

03/18/2022

Watch Lia Thomas Become the First Transgender Athlete to Win an NCAA DI Championship

On March 17, swimmer Lia Thomas, a fifth-year senior at the University of Pennsylvania, became the first transgender athlete to win an NCAA Division I title in any sport.