Why middle-aged women are plunging into icy lakes and finding strength there.
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Female swimmers are rewriting outdated ideas of how women should behave outdoors.
What drives surfers to hit the waves as a cyclone approaches the coast? And what will it take to get them to stop?
Surfer’s ear is thought to affect around 68% of avid surfers.
Almost 300 Australians drown each year, the vast majority being male. Why is this happening and what can be done?
People love natural swimming spots, but it’s important to manage them well to protect both swimmers and the environment.
The boom of lido construction in the 20th century was part of the post war public works programme, which aimed to create jobs and promote health.
Access to swimming in the UK has been hit by COVID and the cost of living crisis and that has consequences for children and young people.
As well as the joy that comes with swimming, there can also be some dirty risks.
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