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Farmington girls swimming defeated Berlin on Tuesday at Miss Porter’s School. The victory was Farmington head coach Scott Ferrigno’s 300th career win with the River Hawks’ girls swim team. “It’s so special to celebrate the consistency of the program and the spirit and the fun,” Ferrigno said. “The team has always been inviting to others, our numbers have been wonderful...

Nesty, the University of Florida coach, works with top American swimmers such as Katie Ledecky, Caeleb Dressel and Bobby Finke and will coach the Paris 2024 squad.

A former star swimmer who was found dead in the U.S. Virgin Islands in February died of accidental fentanyl poisoning, police said.

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American swimmer Katie Ledecky’s legacy keeps growing. She won the 800-meter freestyle Saturday at the swimming world championships, establishing two more records with the triumph. The victory by the 26-year-old Ledecky made her the first swimmer ever to win the same event six times at worlds and also marked her 16th individual world title, breaking a tie with Michael Phelps...

Here are some important swimming and pool safety tips to make the most of your summer while staying safe.

The governing body of swimming says it will set up an “open category” that will include transgender competitors.

Katie Ledecky’s 1500m victory was her 15th individual title at the world championships and equaled the mark set by Michael Phelps.

The Soul Cap initially was banned from competition, leading to harsh criticism during the Tokyo Olympics from supporters of more inclusive policies.

Multiple state swimming areas are closed due to high bacterial levels.

The swimming area at a lake in Middlebury is closed until further notice because of high bacteria levels in the water. The Hop Brook Lake beach is now closed after water quality testing indicated that bacteria levels in the lake exceed Connecticut State Standards. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New England District said the beach is closed as...

Some lakes and ponds in the state are closed because of water quality concerns amid the first heat wave of the year. In a report released by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), officials said four state lakes and ponds are closed until further notice. These include Lake Waramaug State Park in Kent, Quaddick State Park in Thompson,…

Nearly 4,000 people die from drowning every year in the U.S., which averages to 11 drowning deaths per day, according to the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention.

Learn how to keep yourself and those around you safe while splashing.

With people flocking to the lakes and pools to beat the heat this summer, the swimming season is in full force.

A swimming area in Middlebury is closed after water quality testing indicated higher-than-normal bacteria levels, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Officials said Hop Brook Lake beach will remain closed until further notice after testing showed that bacteria levels in the lake exceed Connecticut State Standards. The beach was closed on May 21 as a precaution based on…

Experts are warning parents about common floaty and water wing myths that could put children in danger while swimming.

Three-time Olympic champion Kaylee McKeown broke the 200-meter backstroke world record on Friday at the New South Wales State Open swim championships.

Yale senior Iszac Henig talks about his decision to trade the podiums and records for the comfort of one’s true self.

Yale senior Iszac Henig talks about his decision to trade the podiums and records for the comfort of one’s true self.