When Patterson was at Temple University, she insisted on swimming when her white teammates swam and not being limited to the hour when the pool was available to Black swimmers.
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If you’ve got low back pain, you’ve probably heard the advice to go for a swim. Now the evidence shows they were right.
Water activities provide a refreshing escape from the heat, but without proper safety precautions, they can be a source of danger for autistic kids.
A newly drafted Pittsburgh Steelers player asked whether the city’s rivers are safe for swimming. A water researcher explains what ‘swimmable’ really means regarding the three rivers.
After the headlines and the hype, only one world record was broken in Las Vegas, though many athletes set personal bests.
Studies show parents can misjudge how far children can swim and their water safety knowledge.
Through navigating pollution, outdoor swimmers are reminded that the health and wellbeing of our bodies is bound to the quality of our waters.
We know swimming ability is declining in Australia. One in four schools no longer holds a swimming carnival at all.
Poo in a public pool? Here’s what staff do to keep everyone safe from disease.
Swimming at the beach was largely banned in Australia until the early 19th century – but now, it’s intrinsic to our national identity.
A simple habit can make a big difference. Here’s why.
Water safety experts are partnering with computer scientists to harness the power new technology to help save lives this summer.
Before you accept the pool party invitation or host your own, ask these questions first.
While water usually drains naturally, a few tips can help speed things up and prevent swimmer’s ear, a common infection after swimming.
Olympic medal-winning swimmer Ben Proud wants a shot at the prize money – but competing in Las Vegas could tarnish his legacy.
Redefining sports eligibility around gender identity risks erasing the protections that have helped women’s college sports flourish, a scholar argues.
Swimming in the Seine River is often framed as a novelty of the 2024 Paris Olympics, but it revives an old tradition amid climate change.
Most pool-related illnesses won’t kill you, but no one wants to spend their vacation or a week of beautiful summer days in the bathroom.
The Costa Rican beach where actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner drowned is known for its dangerous rip currents. A researcher who has studied the beach explains why it’s so dangerous.
To ensure a safe trip to the beach, seek out information about rip currents and other surf hazards in the Great Lakes.
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NHMRC Research Fellow, School of Population Health and Co-founder UNSW Beach Safety Research Group, UNSW
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Associate Professor in Environmental Science, Western Sydney University
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Research Fellow in Public Health, The University of Queensland
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Senior Lecturer, School of Business, Western Sydney University
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Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Science & Health, School of Sport, Health & Exercise Science, University of Portsmouth
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Professor in Department of Earth and Environmental Science, and Dean of Science, University of Waterloo
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Professor, UNSW Beach Safety Research Group, School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences, UNSW
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Professor of Human and Applied Physiology, University of Portsmouth
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Vice Chancellor's Senior Research Fellow, RMIT University
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Professor of Planning and Director of Urban Transformations Research Centre, Western Sydney University
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Biomechanist (Victorian Institute of Sport), Victoria University
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Visiting Fellow, Centre for Cultural and Creative Research, University of Canberra, University of Canberra
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Professor of History, Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences, Australian Catholic University
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Associate Professor of Sports Technology, Bournemouth University
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Honorary Associate Professor of History, The University of Queensland