Boston College has suspended its men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams indefinitely following the discovery of hazing within the program. While the university has not provided specific details about the hazing, the New York Times reports on the suspensions. In a statement, BC Athletics expressed a zero-tolerance policy towards hazing, assuring that all Swimming …
In 1884, Georges Seurat captured a vivid scene in his painting “Bathers at Asnieres,” depicting people enjoying the waters of the Seine. At that time, swimming in the river was a common activity for the French. However, less than 30 years later, the practice was prohibited. Despite the ban, some brave individuals have been …
The city of Paris, France, is now allowing residents to swim in the river Seine after a century-long ban. Since 2018, Paris has been working to clean the waters of the Seine to revive its ecosystem and ensure its safety for use in upcoming swimming events, including the 2024 Summer Olympics. The Seine was previously …
After more than two decades, Michael Phelps has lost an individual world record in swimming. Leon Marchand, a 21-year-old French swimmer, broke Phelps’ last standing record in the 400 meters individual medley at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukoka, Japan. He finished the race in 4:02.50, beating the old record by 1.34 seconds. Marchand …
Bill May and other male synchronized swimmers, now referred to as artistic swimmers, have faced criticism in the past, but they are now having the last laugh. Men have been participating in synchronized swimming at lower levels for many years, but now they have the opportunity to compete in the Olympics, including the upcoming Summer …
It is truly absurd that a prominent human rights advocate would deny the undeniable truth: biological men possess significant size, speed, and strength advantages over biological women when it comes to athletic competition. This type of “gender extremism” is both laughable and concerning. Kelley Robinson, the head of the Human Rights Campaign, was recently testifying …
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