As a journalist, I’m a creature of deadline. I signed up to participate in the challenge to swim 15 miles in June for the American Red Cross, and of course I waited until the very last day to finish.

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. UHA podcast guest Terri Dietz went above and beyond her ...

DETROIT – Well, it’s been about 3 months since my first swim lesson and I’m still not where I want to be. Can I survive in the water? “Yes.” Am I thriving in the water? “No.” Truth be told I can save ...

British Olympic swimmer Hector Pardoe has reflected on completing a 55km open-water swim, inspired by the Three Peaks challenge, in 22 hours. Wrexham-born swimmer Pardoe - who competed at the Olympics ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Clear water in Tomales Bay in the Point Reyes National Seashore. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) In one version of Irish myth, ...

Single and child-free, Fiona Govan set out to celebrate her 50th birthday with an adventure. She wanted to travel to Greece, get into shape, and take on a challenge. She booked a swimming trip with ...

Xavier Kulak of Bethpage wins the 200-yard freestyle at the Long Island Challenge meet between Nassau and Suffolk swimmers at the Farmingdale Aquatic Center on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Credit: Peter ...