Swimming
Wim Hof: the ‘Iceman’ touting cold exposure

Wim Hof: the ‘Iceman’ touting cold exposure
The sexagenarian water fanatic stars in new BBC reality show
20 Apr 2022
Cold water swimming kit: six essential items

Cold water swimming kit: six essential items
Featuring breathable felt boots, goggles with anti-fog lenses and a thermal-lined suit
1 Mar 2022
20 of the world’s best hotel swimming pools 

20 of the world’s best hotel swimming pools
From Bangkok to Brazil, these luxury pools are one-of-a-kind
7 Dec 2021
Pool party: golden ‘new era’ for British swimming

Pool party: golden ‘new era’ for British swimming
Team GB swimmers made a splash at the Tokyo Olympics
1 Aug 2021
Why everyone’s talking about Sun Yang

Why everyone’s talking about Sun Yang
Chinese swimmer will appeal eight-year ban but the Olympic champion’s career looks over
28 Feb 2020
The Aquaman: in conversation with wild swimmer Ross Edgley

The Aquaman: in conversation with wild swimmer Ross Edgley
Edgley on his five-month record-breaking swim around Great Britain
28 Jun 2019
Peaty warns Fina: ‘I don’t care, ban me if you’ve got to’

Peaty warns Fina: ‘I don’t care, ban me if you’ve got to’
Briton risks Olympic defence over backing of the International Swimming League
20 Dec 2018

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Peaty eclipses Wilkie as Britain's greatest swimmer

Peaty eclipses Wilkie as Britain's greatest swimmer
Rivals admit 22-year-old is performing on a different level after claiming fifth world title
27 Jul 2017
Adam Peaty: The secrets behind his swimming technique

Adam Peaty: The secrets behind his swimming technique
How gym work, good posture and an ability to maintain stroke rate have turned him into a champion
26 Jul 2017
Paralympics: Classifications and unusual sports explained 

Paralympics: Classifications and unusual sports explained
At the Rio 2016 Paralympics there will be 22 sports – some have been adapted and others, like goalball, are unique
6 Sep 2016
Olympics 2016: Latest news and today's key events and times

Olympics 2016: Latest news and today's key events and times
Daily guide featuring everything from the stars of Team GB to the rules of water polo and the Olympic cycling schedule
19 Aug 2016
Sun Yang: China vs Australia Olympic doping row gets nasty

Sun Yang: China vs Australia Olympic doping row gets nasty
Chinese newspaper hits out at 'smug Aussie' Mack Horton after he calls swimmer Sun Yang a 'drugs cheat'
9 Aug 2016
Five things you didn't know about Adam Peaty

Five things you didn't know about Adam Peaty
Olympic gold medallist and world record-holder was once scared of water and has an 'adorable' nan
8 Aug 2016
Olympics 2016: Rio's swimming stars and when to watch them

Olympics 2016: Rio's swimming stars and when to watch them
From who will shine in the pool this summer to what time are the key finals, we have all the answers
2 Aug 2016
Cantona swims the Channel: Frenchman follows the trawler

Cantona swims the Channel: Frenchman follows the trawler
Giant images of Man United legend appear on White Cliffs of Dover ahead of cross-Channel challenge
4 Aug 2015
Swimming and gyms in decline as sport participation falls

Swimming and gyms in decline as sport participation falls
Minister promises new strategy as number of people playing sport falls 222,000 in six months
11 Jun 2015
WILD SWIM: Would you go for a dip in the Thames?

WILD SWIM: Would you go for a dip in the Thames?
Designs for a swimming pool floating off the Victoria Embankment have Boris Johnson's backing
15 Aug 2014