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Displaying all articles tagged:
Swimming
capitol riot
Jan. 14, 2021
Olympic Gold Medalist Klete Keller Charged in Capitol Riot
The swimmer was identified by his “Team USA” jacket and six-foot-six frame.
By
Chris Murphy
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
recommended by experts
Jan. 10, 2020
The Best Swim Goggles, According to Instructors, Coaches, and Swimmers
Never get water in your eyes again.
By
Karen Iorio Adelson
people’s choice
July 11, 2019
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
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
compulsive shopping
July 5, 2018
I Can’t Stop Buying Cheap Swimsuits From Amazon
They’re cheap, flattering, on-trend, and have sizing that goes from XS up to 18 (and sometimes even beyond).
By
Lindsey Weber
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
rio 2016
Aug. 14, 2016
Ryan Lochte and 3 Olympic Teammates Robbed at Gunpoint in Rio
One of the robbers put a gun to Lochte’s head, but he and the other swimmers were ultimately unharmed.
By
Chas Danner
Aug. 14, 2016
Michael Phelps Finishes His Historic Career with One Last Gold
And Team USA finishes up with a record-setting 33 swimming medals in Rio as well.
By
Chas Danner
rio 2016
Aug. 13, 2016
Katie Ledecky Dominates in Final Race, Takes 4th Gold at Rio Games
She beat her nearest opponent by more than 11 seconds and broke her own world record for the fifth time.
By
Chas Danner
Aug. 12, 2016
Could Michael Phelps Swim in the 2020 Olympics?
He could, but does he want to?
By
Adam K. Raymond
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
Aug. 11, 2016
Lochte Would Be the Michael Phelps of Swimming If There Were No Michael Phelps
A sad tale.
By
Adam K. Raymond
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
Aug. 9, 2016
Why Michael Phelps and Chad le Clos Hate Each Other
A rivalry that goes back to 2012.
By
Adam K. Raymond
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
Sept. 8, 2014
New Jersey Teen Charlotte Samuels Is a Total Badass, Completes Triple Crown
She swam across the English Channel in 9 hours and 54 minutes.
By
Katie Zavadski
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
2012 london olympics
Aug. 6, 2012
Swimming Wrap-up: What a Year for the Americans
Just a terrific year for the red, white, and blue.
By
Mary Jane Weedman
2012 london olympics
Aug. 3, 2012
Phelps, Franklin Win Themselves Some More Gold
Gold medals everywhere.
By
Mary Jane Weedman
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
london games
Aug. 3, 2012
Olympics Prime-Time Recap: We’re on Team Gabby
America loves Gabby Douglas, NBC. You should, too.
By
Aileen Gallagher
london games
Aug. 2, 2012
In Their Final Showdown, Phelps Beats Out Lochte for Gold
Phelps takes the 200-meter individual medley and captures his sixteenth Olympic gold medal.
By
Mary Jane Weedman
olympic fever
Aug. 2, 2012
Deep Thoughts From Ryan Lochte
He’s more than just a nice set of abs,
people
.
By
Sally Holmes
2012 london olympics
Aug. 1, 2012
Yet Another U.S. Swimmer Emerges As a Star
And tomorrow, another Lochte–Phelps battle.
By
Mary Jane Weedman
london games
Aug. 1, 2012
Olympics Prime-time Recap: NBC Puts a ‘Jordyn’ in Team
This is a shared honor, though, made possible by shared performances. That’s the story NBC should tell.
By
Aileen Gallagher
2012 london olympics
July 31, 2012
Michael Phelps Now Most Decorated Olympian of All Time
That’s 19 medals. Pretty good!
By
Mary Jane Weedman
london games
July 31, 2012
Olympics Prime-time Recap: The Crybaby Games
Jordyn Wieber unleashed an international sob fest on Sunday, but everyone else’s tears are of the crocodile variety.
By
Aileen Gallagher
london games
July 30, 2012
Missy Franklin, 17, Wins Gold in the 100-Meter Backstroke
This is great for her, and also for her coach.
By
Mary Jane Weedman
2012 london olympics
July 30, 2012
The Swimmers Are Coming From France Now
The French win, but big ups to Lia Neal.
By
Mary Jane Weedman
london games
July 27, 2012
Your Olympic Swimming Preview
Swimming!
By
Mary Jane Weedman
better know an olympian
July 16, 2012
Better Know an Olympian: Michael Phelps
We kick off our series.
By
Will Leitch
fran crippen
Oct. 24, 2010
National Swim Team’s Fran Crippen Found Dead in the Water
The 26-year-old was competing in Dubai when he fell unconscious.
By
Mike Vilensky
paladinosaur
Oct. 5, 2010
Carl Paladino Is Always Prepared to Go Swimming
An interesting habit from the gubernatorial candidate.
By
Dan Amira
manderson
Mar. 25, 2010
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
the sports section
July 29, 2009
Phelps Can Still Win With Old, Slow Suit
The swimmer beat his own butterfly record wearing a Speedo LZR Racer.
By
Chris Rovzar
heroes
July 29, 2009
Slideshow: What Happens When Michael Phelps Loses
Yesterday, the unthinkable happened. Naturally, we documented it in all its shirtless glory.
By
Chris Rovzar
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