Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian, has an estimated net worth of $100 million as of 2026. After retiring from competitive swimming, he built his fortune through lucrative endorsement deals with major brands like Speedo and Under Armour, strategic investments in companies such as Talkspace, and his role as an NBC broadcast analyst.
A 59-year-old triathlon participant in Hong Kong was found dead after going missing during the swimming leg of the 2026 Summer Triathlon Challenge amid an amber rainstorm warning. Rescue efforts located him hours later.
Hong Kong emergency services are searching for a 59-year-old man who went missing during the swim leg of the 2026 Summer Triathlon Challenge at Tai Mei Tuk Water Sports Centre in Tai Po on Sunday, amid an amber rainstorm warning.
Social prescribing, a practice more common in the UK, connects individuals with non-medical, community-based activities like sea swimming and art to improve health. Amanda, from Devon, England, found significant relief from major depressive disorder through sea swimming, reducing her antidepressant dosage. Experts advise matching hobbies to symptoms, finding intrinsic motivation, and using mindfulness to identify beneficial activities.
Australia dominates Commonwealth Games swimming, winning 23 of 35 events, with Olympic champion Cameron McEvoy predicting a golden era peaking at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
Australia's swimmers claimed 5 gold medals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with Sam Short, Mollie O'Callaghan, Alex Perkins, and the mixed 4x100m freestyle relay team winning gold. Meanwhile, gymnast Georgia Godwin led the Australian women's team to a historic gold medal, becoming the nation's most decorated women's gymnast at the Games.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has worn suits in unconventional settings, from swimming to playing football, to project authority and legitimacy for socialist ideas, despite potential discomfort and criticism.
Day 1 of the Commonwealth Games saw unexpected delays, surprising wins, and quirky moments: a broken lane rope halted swimming, Australian Jenna Forrester won gold in the 200m backstroke after a rapid medal ceremony turnaround, and an English athlete's dropped lollies paused a basketball match.
A news briefing highlights the Christian Brothers' agreement to compensate abuse survivors, new US trade tariffs on Australian exports, and domestic concerns over an impending El Niño summer, alongside other headlines including a Socceroos star's alleged drug test and airport advertising disputes.
Billionaire Gina Rinehart has offered significant cash bonuses for Australian swimmers winning medals or setting world records at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, mirroring Paris Olympics incentives. This comes amidst athlete withdrawals and discussions on financial support for athletes.
A new housing development in San Antonio, Florida, Mirada, is experiencing a real estate boom driven by America's largest 15-acre Crystal Lagoon. The man-made pool offers resort-style amenities, attracting buyers seeking an inland waterfront lifestyle.
The 23rd Commonwealth Games will take place in Glasgow from July 23 to August 2, featuring 74 associations competing in 215 events across 10 sports, including Para sport. Australia, England, Canada, India, and New Zealand are expected to be dominant medal contenders.
England has launched a national strategy to combat drowning, a "public health disaster," following a surge in water-related deaths, including two recent fatalities in Essex. Measures include water safety education for children and assessing climate change risks.
Hartley Wareham, 2, brother of Exeter City footballer Jayden Wareham, died on July 3 after being pulled unresponsive from a swimming pool during a family holiday in Spain. An inquest is underway, and the family has launched a fundraiser for a memorial.
Sean McCann, younger brother of Madeleine McCann, has been selected to represent Scotland in swimming at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, aiming for a strong performance to aid his 2028 Olympic bid.
Three-year-old Eleri Ellesmere from New Tredegar drowned in a private swimming pool at a rented villa near Pollensa, Majorca, on June 24 during a family holiday. She died the next day in Palma hospital. A full inquest is scheduled for April 2027, and a fundraiser has been set up to support her grieving family.
A small dog, missing since the Fourth of July weekend, was rescued from the San Francisco Bay near the Dumbarton Bridge by the Menlo Park fire protection district and East Palo Alto police. The dog was later reunited with its family through the SPCA.
The proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery faces mounting legal challenges from 12 U.S. states and the Writers Guild of America, amid fears of massive job losses and further consolidation in Hollywood.
A man paralyzed from the chest down in a 2020 swimming accident has regained the ability to feed himself, drink, and feel touch through a brain-computer interface (BCI) that bypasses his spinal cord injury, showing lasting nervous system adaptations.
Dame Sarah Storey, Britain's most decorated Paralympian with 19 gold medals, has announced her retirement from elite competition after a 35-year career. The 48-year-old, who excelled in swimming and cycling, plans to leverage her experience in new roles, including her work as Manchester's travel commissioner and chair of Lancashire Cricket.
A five-day hike along the GR736 route through France's Tarn River Gorge reveals abundant wildlife, including beavers and vultures, alongside medieval villages, ruined castles, and dramatic limestone cliffs. The route offers a unique blend of natural beauty and historical exploration.
Summer McIntosh broke the 200m butterfly world record with a time of 2:01.65 at Canada's Pan Pacific Championships trials in Montreal. She surpassed Liu Zige's 2009 record, set before the ban on 'supersuits', and now holds five of the six fastest times in the event.
A Venezuelan-Chinese survivor learns of the earthquake's devastation in his hometown of La Guaira through WeChat, including the injury of a close friend, deaths of three workers, and the loss of his 13-year-old daughter.
A 15-year-old boy's body was recovered from a reservoir near Manchester after a swimming incident, as the UK faces a surge in water-related deaths (at least 7 in June, following 15 in May) during its record-breaking heatwave, with police and experts warning against the dangers of cold water shock in open water bodies.
