Swimming
FINA's Ban on Swim Caps Designed for Black Hair Is Under Review
After facing criticism, FINA is reconsidering its decision to ban Soul Cap from international swimming competitions.
By Shama Nasinde
You Have to See Sierra Schmidt Dance to TWICE Before Olympic Trials
We stan the swimmer.
By Vandana Pawa
I'm Transgender and Wearing a Swimsuit Helped Me Love My Body
"I realized I could love my body and still want to change it."
By Schuyler Bailar
This Clear-Bottom Swimming Pool Hangs Off the Side of a Building
This is either cool or terrifying.
By Sophie Hirsh
How Ryan Lochte Is Being Punished for Lying About Being Robbed
Does the time fit the crime?
By Laura Stampler
Yusra Mardini, the Syrian Refugee Swimmer, Just Had Her Last Swim at the Rio Olympics
"I want to continue swimming and I want to continue supporting refugees."
By Laura Stampler
Broadcasters Covering the Olympics Are Making Very Sexist Comments About Female Athletes
And the internet is calling them out.
By Lily Puckett
Watch the U.S. Olympic Swim Team Dominate Carpool Karaoke
You’ll want to steal their playlist.
By Isis Briones
USA Swimming Just Banned the Stanford Rapist for Life
Brock Turner's Olympic dreams are over.
By Kate Dwyer
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Swimmer Lia Neal on Living in the Olympic Village and Winning her First Medal
This seventeen-year-old athlete brought a bronze medal in the 400-meter freestyle relay back home to Brooklyn.
By Sierra Tishgart
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Swimmer Rebecca Soni on Preparing for the London 2012 Olympics
The 25-year-old breaststroke swimmer and three-time Olympic medalist is currently competing in the U.S. trials.
By Sierra Tishgart