Archie Goodburn, a 24-year-old swimmer diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer, is urging the UK government to increase funding for brain tumor research and patient access to new treatments. Despite recent success with a new drug, Vorasidenib, he highlights the "translational gap" and calls for immediate release of pledged funds and better government support.
A shark attack at Coogee Beach, Sydney, has left a teacher critically injured and the community in shock. Locals are rethinking beach use, while authorities are considering permanent drone surveillance exemptions to enhance safety.
Leah Stewart, a 35-year-old teacher, is in critical condition after a shark attack at Coogee Beach. Her family is facing a fight for her survival, dealing with severe injuries including an arm amputation, while a debate over shark culling emerges.
A 35-year-old schoolteacher, Leah Stewart, has had her arm amputated and is in critical condition after a suspected 3.5-metre great white shark attack at Coogee beach. The incident has sparked a political debate over shark culling in NSW, with former PM Tony Abbott advocating for it and Premier Chris Minns rejecting the idea due to the species being protected.
A 35-year-old schoolteacher, Leah Stewart, has had her arm amputated and is in critical condition after a suspected 3.5-meter great white shark attack at Coogee beach. The incident has sparked a political debate on beach safety, with calls for a shark cull rejected by the NSW Premier.
An elite paddleboarder, Charlie Verco, rescued a woman in her 30s from a shark attack at Coogee Beach, Sydney. Verco described the shark as approximately 3.5 meters long and noted the woman sustained critical arm and leg injuries. Beaches in the area were closed following the incident.
An elite paddleboarder, Charlie Verco, rescued a woman from a shark attack at Coogee Beach, Sydney. The woman, in her 30s, suffered critical arm and leg injuries and was taken to St Vincent's hospital. Beaches were closed for 24 hours following the incident.
A 35-year-old woman was seriously injured after being bitten by a large shark at Coogee Beach in Sydney, Australia. She sustained severe arm and leg wounds and was airlifted to a hospital for surgery.
Peta Bradley, an Australian cold-water swimmer, is training in a 25-meter council pool in Gulargambone, NSW, for the 45km 20 Bridges Swim around Manhattan Island. She swims up to 18km daily, with the local council supporting her training.
Olympic diving champion Matty Lee has spoken out about his financial and emotional struggles since retiring, criticizing comments by IOC president Kirsty Coventry about not paying athletes. Lee revealed he lacks assets, faces depression, and finds the transition from elite sport difficult.
A photographer reflects on her "Women of the Water" project, started in Chile and expanded to Peru, Argentina, the US, and Barbados. A specific 2023 photo shoot in Lima, "Women's Circle," aimed to empower women amidst femicide concerns, but the photographer now questions if such solidarity would still be possible due to increased global fear.
Siobhan Haughey concluded the Mare Nostrum Swim Tour with four golds and four silvers, showcasing strong form ahead of the Asian Games and 2028 Olympics. She won the 200m freestyle in Barcelona and broke a meet record in Canet.
The Enhanced Games has dismissed claims that Kristian Gkolomeev's world record time was mistakenly timed, calling them "completely unfounded internet drivel." The Greek swimmer's 20.81-second 50m freestyle was faster than the official world record, but will not count due to performance-enhancing drugs and an outlawed skinsuit.
Cam McEvoy reacted to Kristian Gkolomeev breaking his 50m freestyle world record at the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, posting "Seriously?! That’s all you got!". Gkolomeev's time won him $1M but won't be official due to banned substances and a prohibited suit.
Kristian Gkolomeev set an unofficial world record in the 50m freestyle at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, an event criticized by sporting bodies for allowing performance-enhancing drugs. Gkolomeev earned $1.25 million for his performance.
Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev set an unofficial world record in the men's 50m freestyle at the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, where performance-enhancing substances are permitted. He won $1 million for his 20.81-second performance.
Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev set an unofficial world record in the men's 50m freestyle at the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, where performance-enhancing substances are permitted. Gkolomeev's time of 20.81 seconds surpassed Cameron McEvoy's official mark.
Swimmer Ben Proud denies the Enhanced Games will encourage doping, stating athletes are clean and the environment is safe. The event, condemned by sporting bodies, offers high rewards. Other athletes like Reece Prescod defend their participation, while organizers claim adherence to international standards.
Ukrainian swimmer Andriy Govorov details his first experience with performance-enhancing drugs for the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, where athletes use banned substances for financial rewards. The event faces strong opposition from anti-doping agencies.
A South Australian woman, Amy Lohf, has been jailed for over two years for causing serious harm by dangerous driving after hitting a swimmer with a boat. Lohf, with a blood alcohol reading of 0.17, was operating the boat when she struck the victim.
Queensland prosecutors have dropped fraud charges against former Olympic swimmer Neil Brooks and his wife Linda. The couple was accused of defrauding investors of $2 million in a sports merchandise business. The charges were withdrawn in Brisbane District Court.
The River Thames at Ham, London, is now England's first designated river bathing area in the capital, among 13 new sites nationwide, aiming to improve water quality through stricter monitoring.
Three-time Olympic champion Adam Ramsay-Peaty (formerly Peaty) aims to become the first British swimmer to win gold at four consecutive Commonwealth Games, competing in Glasgow under his new surname after marrying Holly Ramsay.
Ariarne Titmus was the swimmer who “ate pressure for breakfast”, adding two Olympic golds in Paris to the pair she won in Tokyo in 2021, before her retirement last October at the tender age of 25. Good news, perhaps, for Siobhan Haughey, the “very tough but graceful” competitor who claimed Olympic 200m freestyle silver behind Titmus in 2021. After the same final in the French capital three years later, the usually composed, bubbly and eloquent Titmus was unable to stem a flood of tears as she...
