Hungary Hungary: Thousands swim across largest lake in central Europe The 39th Balaton cross swimming takes place on the largest lake in central Europe. 09/08/2021
no comment Shimmering tails and swimming feats: welcome to the world's biggest mermaid convention Tresses swirl and fins shimmer as tens of people don tails and dive into a weekend of all things mermaid at the MerMagic convention in Manassas, Virginia, in the eastern United States. 09/08/2021
Japan Today at the Olympics: European rowers continue to make waves Everything you need to know about who won what today. 29/07/2021
Japan Today at the Olympics: Europeans make a splash in rowing Today at the Olympics: Europeans make a splash in rowing 28/07/2021
Japan Today at the Olympics: Russia's women win over U.S. after Biles exit All you need to know about Day 4 of the Tokyo Olympics. 27/07/2021
Japan Today at the Olympics: Great Britain rakes in the gold Monday morning was a good one for Team GB with two gold medals. 26/07/2021
France Women in France fined for wearing 'burkini' swimsuits at pool "Burkinis" -- a swimsuit that covers the whole body except the face -- have been outlawed by several French municipalities since 2016, arguing the costumes violate the country's secular values. But activists have argued that the ban is rooted in Islamophobia. 22/07/2021
Sport Six Polish Olympic swimmers sent home after administrative error "Imagine dedicating five years of your life and striving for another start at the most important sporting event, giving up your private life and work, sacrificing your family and your dedication results in a total flop." 21/07/2021
Nature How clean are Europe's oceans, lakes and rivers? 83 per cent of the bloc's bathing waters are 'excellent' but some environmentalists don't think that figure reflects reality. 17/06/2021
Nature Meet the wild swimmers fighting a war against waste in British waters Lakes of litter, waves of waste and rivers of rubbish are being cleared by these brave British swimmers. 26/04/2021
Green News Australian family rescues stranded kangaroo from lake Watch this family act fast after spotting a kangaroo struggling to stay afloat. 11/02/2021
no comment Swimmers in Massachusetts brave the cold waters for the New Year People run into the cold sea in South Boston, Massachusetts, to mark the New Year. This year's official polar plunge was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic but groups of swimmers gathered at M Street beach to brave the 4°C water. 02/01/2021
no comment Russians brave an icy dip in Siberia's Lake Baikal ahead of new year The swimmers run several kilometres through a snowy forest in swimsuits and festive costumes before plunging into the world’s largest freshwater lake. 31/12/2020
Poland World's deepest swimming pool opens its doors in Poland The previous record belonged to a 42-metre-deep swimming pool in Italy. The new 'Deepspot' pool in Poland won't hold the record for very long, either. 22/11/2020
Green News 11-year-old swims 2600m in open water to raise money for WWF Ruby Yelling is the daughter of Liz Yelling, double Olympian and Commonwealth medalist. 22/09/2020
Nature Meet the record-breaking women swimming the Channel for cleaner oceans This group of 4 swimmers from the UK is the first-ever all-female relay team to swim a medley relay across the English Channel. 13/09/2020
Nature ‘I felt free, happy, limitless’: Wild swimming’s restorative power The experience of swimming in the wild might help to bring us a bit closer to nature. 12/08/2020
no comment Athletes in Russia test out new device to make them swim faster Invented by Aleksey Lukyanov, the devices resemble a propeller screw with pedals. 31/07/2020
Destinations Travel: Morzine, the alpine resort that moved an international border As the continent opens up, Euronews looks at the most interesting places to visit in 2020 13/07/2020
world news Coronavirus: How safe is it to use public swimming pools? According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there is currently no evidence that SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can be spread to people through the water in pools, hot tubs, or water playgrounds. 09/07/2020
Living Sophie and Georgia Habboo reject fast fashion with eco swimwear launch The Made in Chelsea star talks sustainable business and how she turned fishing nets into bikinis. 22/06/2020
no comment Lockdown forces Irish paralympic hopeful to tread-mill water In his suburban driveway in the west of Ireland, blind triathlete Leo Hynes clambers into a box of water, straps himself to a bungee cord and starts to swim - going nowhere, but going fast 19/06/2020
no comment Swimmers and surfers return to Sydney's Bondi Beach after lockdown Sydney's Bondi Beach has reopened to swimmers and surfers. But access is regulated and no-one is allowed to linger on the sand. 28/04/2020
Netherlands Watch: Swimmers plunge into the North Sea on New Year's Day The annual New Year's Day swim has taken place all over Europe. 01/01/2020
Living Stay Wild Swim | The influencers using ocean plastic to empower women Instagram eco-warriors Zanna and Natalie are using their platform to create unique, sustainable swimwear. 25/11/2019
no comment Hardy Russians take the plunge in icy Lake Baikal Russian winter swimmers, also known as 'walruses' in the country, took to the freezing waters of Lake Baikal to mark national Walrus Day. 24/11/2019
