Like Zurich and Munich before it, Paris has been reclaiming its river, with one of three new urban “beaches” to open under the windows of its historic town hall next year, with another almost at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. People dive into the Seine in June 1946 in Paris. The river will be … Read more
I got close to it and came up. She tapped her watch and said, “Come on, Simon, we haven’t got all day.” I tried a second time and failed. All the other kids laughed. I cried in the car on the way home. Swimming was something I felt I was good at and that had … Read more
Pop-star-turned swimmer Cody Simpson has shared some revealing detail about the life of his superstar swimming partner Emma McKeon. Simpson has found himself in a dogfight to make the Australian team that will head to Paris for the Olympics, while McKeon — Australia’s most successful Olympian with 11 medals (including five gold) — shocked the … Read more
Some people dream of quitting their job and sailing around the world, but this couple made it happen. Laura and Ross Colledge took a chance five years ago to sell their house and purchase a £100,000 boat, on which they’ve been sailing ever since. They have two sons, Noah, 9, and Josh, 12. The family … Read more
A MUCH-LOVED lido could be forced to close this summer, after 89 years. Ilkley Lido first opened in 1935, as part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations for King George V. 3 A popular UK lido could be forced to close later this yearCredit: www.visitbradford.com 3 Ilkley Lido currently runs at a £280,000 lossCredit: PA MEDIA Attracting as many … Read more
It was just after 8 a.m. when Gary Sutton and his crew spotted the signature black dorsal fins cutting through the cool waters of the Salish Sea, off the coast of Vancouver Island. More than a dozen Bigg’s killer whales, also known as transient killer whales, swimming north in search of food. They surfaced every few minutes, the spray of their … Read more
THIS is one of the world’s most luxurious superyachts with exclusive marble designs and lavish decor. Dubbed “Floating Ceaser’s Palace” for featuring Romanesque statues, Leona is a real showpiece that comes with a piano bar and a secret marble-clad pool. 9 Superyacht Leona costs a whopping £47million superyachtCredit: Bilgin Yachts 9 Glimpses of exquisite marble, … Read more
Veteran actor Anupam Kher’s upcoming film Vijay 69 has been a journey filled with both excitement and challenges. The actor, portraying a 69-year-old triathlon athlete in the film, disclosed that he embarked on the demanding task of learning swimming just last year, solely for this role. Anupam Kher masters swimming; suffers shoulder injury during Vijay … Read more
CITIES across Europe are set to be given huge new water attractions, providing them with a taste of beach life. Wind-surfing, swimming and sunbathing aren’t often the easiest things to do in the middle of a city. 3 Crystal Lagoons is hoping to open several city beaches across EuropeCredit: Crystal Lagoons 3 The new lagoons … Read more
TEACHERS of a schoolgirl who died in a swimming pool tragedy have paid tribute to the “sweetest girl”. Jessica Rennie, 10, was rushed to hospital after getting into difficulty in the water on Monday evening. 3 Jessica Rennie died after she got into difficulty at the Aberdeen swimming pool 3 Cops locked down the Northfield … Read more
