Swimming
France reports 40 drowning deaths during severe heatwave
A deadly heatwave in France has led to around 40 drowning deaths as people seek relief in unsafe swimming spots, officials said on Tuesday.
Sydney reopens Coogee Beach under heavy patrols after woman critically injured in shark attack
Olympic Committee of Israel honors fallen swimmer Eden Nimri
Israeli community builds world's only mechanical-divide swimming pool
A doctor warns: This is what will happen to you if you walk barefoot by the pool
Foot health experts recommend avoiding barefoot pool walking to prevent fungal nail infections, which can cause disturbing symptoms and prove challenging to eliminate.
Israel needs a national program for drowning prevention - editorial
The majority of drownings off beaches occur either on officially recognized beaches when lifeguards are not on duty, or on beaches where swimming is prohibited.
At Special Olympics Berlin, Israeli swimmer brings home gold
There are more than 3,500 athletes in Special Olympics in Israel who compete in 11 different fields of sport.
Florida bear terrifies bathers after joining them for a swim
A black bear spooked Florida beachgoers after being spotted swimming in the shallow water, but state wildlife experts say it's not an unusual occurrence.
45-kilogram wild boar found cooling off in a swimming pool in Berlin
Urban boar sightings have become more common in Germany in recent years, a problem Haifa residents know all too well.
This Israeli nudist beach is ranked in the top 20 of its kind worldwide
Being naked isn't the same kind of taboo it was before. The Naturist Society released a list ranking the best nude beaches worldwide - and an Israeli beach made the cut.
This phrase can keep your toddler from drowning
It's not enough to be poolside when your toddler is walking around - this paramedic shared the three words that can save a life.
Indian swimmer ties world record as fastest male swimmer in Kinneret
The Kinneret, situated approximately 214 meters below sea level, is known to be the second lowest water body in the world.
Tel Aviv's battle with cleaning up the Yarkon River
The Yarkon River Authority has helped bring back two near-extinct species and improved wateer flow to the Yarkon River, but the cleanliness of the water is still a concern.
This week in Jerusalem: To bathe or not to bathe in Har Homa?
A weekly round-up of city affairs.
