Horton ends swim career before Olympics, lost ‘hunger’
Mack Horton has retired from competitive swimming six months out from the Paris Olympics, saying he no longer has the necessary hunger for it. The 27-year-old departs the pool as …
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Group of quick-thinking ironmen and ironwomen save struggling swimmers caught in rip at Maroubra beach
A group of quick-thinking ironmen and ironwomen have swung into action to save a group of 25 swimmers caught in a rip at Maroubra beach on Sunday. Competition for Round …
Emma McKeon’s sweet birthday tribute to Cody Simpson
Emma McKeon has shared a sweet tribute to her boyfriend, fellow swimmer and musician Cody Simpson, on his 27th birthday. Taking to Instagram on Thursday, McKeon posted a series of …
NYC to put a floating pool in the East River
New York City may soon be getting a floating pool in its East River. It will be an innovative floating platform, with the walls of the cross-shaped pool comprised of …
US Olympian Richard Thornton dead after collapsing on beach in California
US Olympian and two-time All-American swimmer Richard Thornton collapsed and died on a California beach Thursday, according to his family. He was 65. The avid surfer was meeting with a friend …
Australia in the grip of a disturbing rise in summer drownings
Australia is in the grip of a disturbing rise in summer drownings with growing fears the tragic numbers could rise further as sweltering heat push more Australians to water. Royal …
The 10 best CBC Sports long reads of 2023
At its core, storytelling is an art form. In sports reporting, a breaking news story or even a game recap answers the basic questions: who did what and where they did …
Summer McIntosh named CP female athlete of the year after 2023 full of world records, gold medals
Summer McIntosh’s continued assault on the international swimming podium in 2023 made her The Canadian Press female athlete of the year. “I’m very honoured to have it and it’s just …
From Santiago to Paris, Canadian Para athletes set the table for a successful 2024
Call 2023 an appetizer. The past year provided some great moments for Canadian Para athletes — many of which only served to ignite even more excitement about the main course that …
Olympic swimmer Stephanie Rice goes public with new partner former soldier Dane Christison
Olympic swimmer Stephanie Rice has gone public with her new partner who, according to DailyMail, is a former soldier. The gold medallist shared a loved-up post with her boyfriend, Dane …