PARIS (AP) — A bridge lined with ornate statues overlooks an Olympic open water course like no other. The Eiffel Tower, gold-domed Invalides and other Paris landmarks provide a stunning backdrop. Yet ...

Hundreds of people went against a nearly century-long tide to swim in the Chicago River on Sept. 22. The event, which was put on for ALS research, marked the first open water swim in the river in 98 ...

On a stacked Team USA Olympic swimming roster, no one is quite like Katie Grimes. No one is qualified for both the 1,500-meter freestyle, the longest event in the pool, and the 400-meter individual ...

About 300 swimmers participated in the event, marveling at the clean water and festive atmosphere. Event organizers say they'll donate $100,000 to ALS research and $50,000 to fund swim lessons for ...

NEW YORK - A Berkeley teen has done it again-- making her mark as a world-class long distance open-water swimmer, by completing a grueling 28.5 mile swim around Manhattan Island over the weekend, all ...

Where: When it comes to optimal kitesurfing conditions, consistency is key, with flat, shallow water and reliable cross-shore winds being ideal. Langebaan lagoon near Cape Town, South Africa, offers ...