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  1. vulture sports
    All Hail Erica Sullivan, Olympic Silver Medalist, Swiftie, and Queer IconThe swimmer isn’t “just the gay weirdo on stan Twitter” anymore.
    By Jill Gutowitz
  2. olympics 2021
    Ariarne Titmus’s Swim Coach Got, Uh, Excited About Her Olympic Gold-Medal WinThe Australian swimmer edged out favorite Katie Ledecky in the 400-meter freestyle.
    By Justin Curto
  3. capitol riot
    Olympic Gold Medalist Klete Keller Charged in Capitol RiotThe swimmer was identified by his “Team USA” jacket and six-foot-six frame.
    By Chris Murphy
  4. prince neptune
    Look at This Talented BoyApparently Cody Simpson was a swimming “champion” before his pop career came calling.
    By Claire Lampen
  5. recommended by experts
    The Best Swim Goggles, According to Instructors, Coaches, and SwimmersNever get water in your eyes again.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  6. people’s choice
    The Best Swim Diapers on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers“The last thing you want to do is to try to pull a wet, poopy diaper off your small child on a sandy beach.”
    By The Editors
  7. summer of scam
    Ryan Lochte Just Got Banned From Swimming Because of an Instagram PostRyan Lochte posted a photo that just got him banned from swimming for ten months.
    By Opheli Garcia Lawler
  8. compulsive shopping
    I Can’t Stop Buying Cheap Swimsuits From AmazonThey’re cheap, flattering, on-trend, and have sizing that goes from XS up to 18 (and sometimes even beyond).
    By Lindsey Weber
  9. wellness theories
    Dara Torres on Living a Normal Life After 5 Olympics and an Eating DisorderThe retired swimming legend works out mainly for stress relief now.
    By Dara Torres as told to Susan Rinkunas
  10. questions and answers
    Ryan Lochte’s Robbery Story Is Being QuestionedDetails about Lochte and his teammates’ story has left Brazilian authorities with some questions.
    By Theresa Avila
  11. tampons
    Why It’s Especially Surprising for a Chinese Swimmer to Talk About Her PeriodOnly a fraction of Chinese women use tampons.
    By Susan Rinkunas
  12. bad blood
    Chinese Swimmer Tells World She Has Her PeriodAnother thing women deal with.
    By Susan Rinkunas
  13. rio 2016
    Ryan Lochte and 3 Olympic Teammates Robbed at Gunpoint in RioOne of the robbers put a gun to Lochte’s head, but he and the other swimmers were ultimately unharmed.
    By Chas Danner
  14. Michael Phelps Finishes His Historic Career with One Last GoldAnd Team USA finishes up with a record-setting 33 swimming medals in Rio as well.
    By Chas Danner
  15. rio 2016
    Katie Ledecky Dominates in Final Race, Takes 4th Gold at Rio GamesShe beat her nearest opponent by more than 11 seconds and broke her own world record for the fifth time.
    By Chas Danner
  16. Could Michael Phelps Swim in the 2020 Olympics?He could, but does he want to?
    By Adam K. Raymond
  17. priceless
    Simone Manuel’s Reaction to Winning Is GoldSimone 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
  18. Lochte Would Be the Michael Phelps of Swimming If There Were No Michael PhelpsA sad tale.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  19. 2016 olympics
    Katie Ledecky Is the Olympic Hero We NeedShe’s too busy winning to participate in your pettiness.
    By Anna Silman
  20. Why Michael Phelps and Chad le Clos Hate Each OtherA rivalry that goes back to 2012.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  21. swellness
    Michael Phelps Has Clearly Been Reading Old Goop PostsCupping marks abound.
    By Susan Rinkunas
  22. 2016 olympics
    Katinka Hosszú Breaks a World Record, But Commentators Give Her Husband CreditWhy should Shane Tusup get the credit?
    By Jenni Miller
  23. out of the box
    Timeless Polaroids at Rockaway BeachInstant nostalgia.
    By Bobby Doherty
  24. out of the box
    Swimming and Jiujitsu at Miami’s Hottest BeachThe Standard Hotel.
    By Ysa Pérez
  25. out of the box
    Home From College, by the PoolClimbing trees in a Missoni bikini.
    By Marisa Chafetz
  26. out of the box
    The Power of the One-Piece SwimsuitCaptured by photographer Zora Sicher.
    By Zora Sicher
  27. game changers
    Meet the First Trans Athlete to Compete in a Division I Men’s SportSchuyler 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
  28. self portrait
    How I Learned to Love Almost DyingAn outtake from The Folded Clock by Heidi Julavits.
    By Heidi Julavits
  29. New Jersey Teen Charlotte Samuels Is a Total Badass, Completes Triple CrownShe swam across the English Channel in 9 hours and 54 minutes. 
    By Katie Zavadski
  30. best bet
    The Ideal Goggles for Lap-Swimming or Ocean-FloatingA happy medium between high-speed (and under-eye-bruising) Swedish goggles and the soft-frame, leak-prone leisure styles.
    By Emma Whitford
  31. male gaze
    Today Prince William Went Snorkeling in a Swimming Pool Wetsuit and all.
    By Erica Schwiegershausen
  32. workouts
    35 Ways to Get Inspired to Work Out in the ColdBecause “It’s freezing” is not a good excuse.
    By Diana Tsui
  33. obituary
    A Celebration of Esther Williams, Hollywood’s MermaidDied today at age 91. See her greatest hits.
    By Maureen O'Connor
  34. 2012 london olympics
    Swimming Wrap-up: What a Year for the AmericansJust a terrific year for the red, white, and blue.
    By Mary Jane Weedman
  35. 2012 london olympics
    Phelps, Franklin Win Themselves Some More GoldGold medals everywhere.
    By Mary Jane Weedman
  36. audio
    Ryan Lochte: Yes, I Peed in the Olympic Pool“Something about getting into chlorine water that you just automatically go.”
    By Maureen O'Connor
  37. london games
    Olympics Prime-Time Recap: We’re on Team GabbyAmerica loves Gabby Douglas, NBC.  You should, too.
    By Aileen Gallagher
  38. london games
    In Their Final Showdown, Phelps Beats Out Lochte for GoldPhelps takes the 200-meter individual medley and captures his sixteenth Olympic gold medal.
    By Mary Jane Weedman
  39. olympic fever
    Deep Thoughts From Ryan LochteHe’s more than just a nice set of abs, people.
    By Sally Holmes
  40. 2012 london olympics
    Yet Another U.S. Swimmer Emerges As a StarAnd tomorrow, another Lochte–Phelps battle.
    By Mary Jane Weedman
  41. london games
    Olympics Prime-time Recap: NBC Puts a ‘Jordyn’ in TeamThis is a shared honor, though, made possible by shared performances. That’s the story NBC should tell.
    By Aileen Gallagher
  42. 2012 london olympics
    Michael Phelps Now Most Decorated Olympian of All TimeThat’s 19 medals. Pretty good!
    By Mary Jane Weedman
  43. london games
    Olympics Prime-time Recap: The Crybaby GamesJordyn Wieber unleashed an international sob fest on Sunday, but everyone else’s tears are of the crocodile variety.
    By Aileen Gallagher
  44. london games
    Missy Franklin, 17, Wins Gold in the 100-Meter BackstrokeThis is great for her, and also for her coach.
    By Mary Jane Weedman
  45. 2012 london olympics
    The Swimmers Are Coming From France NowThe French win, but big ups to Lia Neal.
    By Mary Jane Weedman
  46. london games
    Your Olympic Swimming PreviewSwimming!
    By Mary Jane Weedman
  47. better know an olympian
    Better Know an Olympian: Michael PhelpsWe kick off our series.
    By Will Leitch
  48. fran crippen
    National Swim Team’s Fran Crippen Found Dead in the WaterThe 26-year-old was competing in Dubai when he fell unconscious.
    By Mike Vilensky
  49. paladinosaur
    Carl Paladino Is Always Prepared to Go SwimmingAn interesting habit from the gubernatorial candidate.
    By Dan Amira
  50. manderson
    Anderson Cooper to Shark-Diving Cameraman: ‘Just Remember, If I Get Eaten Just Keep Rolling’“Because the only thing more stupid than being eaten would be being eaten and not having the videotape.”
    By Chris Rovzar
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