Swimming – Page 4

John Devitt, Champion Swimmer With a Tarnished Gold Medal, Dies at 86

He won two Olympic gold medals for Australia, but the second was awarded after a disputed finish — one of the more freakish moments in sports history.

By Frank Litsky

Swimming Travel and Vacations

Tours for the Swimming-Obsessed

Swimming island to island in the Adriatic, gliding over coral reefs in the Caribbean, dipping into Iceland’s freezing waters and steamy hot springs: Travel companies are building entire tours around organized swims.

By Elaine Glusac

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After a Mental Health Break, Caeleb Dressel Returns to the Pool

Caeleb Dressel, the seven-time Olympic champion, swam in the nationals after taking a break for mental health reasons. He didn’t win, but he loved everything about being back, even the chlorine.

By Jenny Vrentas

Records and Achievements Swimming

An Unexpected Open Water Challenge: 40 Miles Across Arizona

Bone-chilling temperatures, dramatic scenery and road trip interludes make the SCAR Swim a fan favorite in the niche sport of open water swimming.

By Adam Skolnick