The New York Times – Sports:
As a long-distance, open-water swimmer, she braved waves, sharks and darkness to break 18 world records and become the first American to swim across the English Channel.
Category: Swimming
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Brooklyn’s Lifeguard Factory Is Open Again
The New York Times – Sports:
A high school in Bushwick is coaxing teenagers into a long-neglected pool, turning nonswimmers into competitors — and possibly a summer job in a lifeguard chair.
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How the 1% Runs an Ironman
The New York Times – Sports:
Inside the world of Ironman XC, which makes the endurance contest a little more endurable — for executives who can afford to pay.
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An American Paralympian Says He Was Sexually Abused by a Teammate
The New York Times – Sports:
Parker Egbert, 19, said in a lawsuit that he was repeatedly assaulted by a fellow swimmer at the Tokyo Paralympics and a training center in Colorado.
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Soul Cap Gets Approved for Competitions After Olympics Ban
The New York Times – Sports:
Advocates said the battle was also about a broader cultural acceptance of Black hair.
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From Block Island to Montauk Through Sharks, Currents and Cramps
The New York Times – Sports:
Lori King of Long Island finished a nearly 24-mile trip in 8 hours 39 minutes 45 seconds. Once her swim is certified, King will be recognized as the first person to complete the journey.
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Cold-Plunging With Maine’s ‘Ice Mermaids’
The New York Times – Travel:
A photographer in Maine has been documenting groups of women who submerge themselves in near-freezing water. Here’s what she’s seen.
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American Artistic Swimmer Is Rescued After Fainting During World Championships
The New York Times – Sports:
Anita Alvarez, an American artistic swimmer, lost consciousness while performing her solo routine in Budapest. She was “fine” afterward, her coach said.
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For Transgender Athletes, an Ongoing Search for Inclusion and Fairness
The New York Times – Sports:
A ruling by swimming’s world governing body effectively bars transgender women from high levels of competition in the name of fairness. Critics say the decision was itself unfair.