Swimming news headlines

Amy Dixon, who has three sons, started an online petition asking whether she was being a prude for wanting the ban.

The international swimming federation says its executive director has been ordered to testify as a witness in a US criminal investigation.

'I am entering my cheerleading era'

Swimming Australia is conducting its "own inquiries" with World Aquatics in the wake of the bombshell claims that have rocked the sport.

Ariarne Titmus was on the Aussie relay team that claimed bronze against a record-breaking Chinese squad in the 2020 Olympics.

The retired Olympian said he would "juice to the gills" to win the $1.5 million prize money.

Emergency services performed hundreds of rescues across the state but sadly two people drowned.

The 25-year-old Carlton man had been swimming with friends, police said.

Dangerous sediment brought in by floods now covers 98 per cent of the bay.

The search was launched after one man returned to the beach to find no sign of his friend.

For the first time in its 34-year history, the Rottnest Channel Swim was abandoned mid-race as conditions quickly deteriorated, sparking a string of emergency rescues.

Police believe a remote-control boat hit a floating inflatable, sending a man who couldn't swim into the water.

Police have found a body believed to be missing swimmer Dan Cojocea.

Almost all beaches south of Narrabeen on the Northern Beaches have a red warning of high contamination levels.

Scorching heatwave conditions have created the perfect environment for the deadly organism.

A search involving Surf Lifesavers, police divers and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was launched to locate the teen.

The Nearshore Wave Tool, developed by NSW's Environment and Heritage scientists, is updated every hour, providing up-to-date information about coastal conditions.

9News understands the St Mary's man was paddleboarding when he got into trouble outside of the patrol zone.

The man went missing at Main Beach Lennox Head, south of Byron Bay.

Rips are the number one hazard at Australia's beaches but they can be easy to avoid if you know what to look for.

People aged between 16 and 39 are the highest risk demographic.

A snorkeller has died after an evening swim on the Mornington Peninsula on Sunday.

Reigning 50m freestyle world champion Cameron McEvoy and fellow sprinting phenom Shayna Jack are among 24 Australian athletes set to compete at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha in February.

Irish swimmer Daniel Wiffen set a short course world record in the 800-metre freestyle, beating Grant Hackett's previous mark by almost three seconds.

A new report found more than half of all parents are not confident their child could help themselves if they got into trouble in the water.

In the leadup to summer, parents are being warned the risk of drowning triples after a child reaches the age of one.

Police are working to formally identify the body of a man found at a popular beach south of Sydney five days after the disappearance of an international student.

Inspector Stuart Massey said the marine rescue volunteers were working with NSW Police to locate the swimmer.

Cody Simpson has given the strongest indication yet his swimming career is drawing to a close in a somewhat cryptic post to his Instagram story.

Temperatures in the NT and NSW are set to remain in the low 30s for several days.

Cork County Council said it was "deeply saddened over the tragic loss of two race participants" during the event in Youghal in south-west Ireland.

World Aquatics has said they will remove Swimming Australia's membership if issues surrounding governance are not resolved, meaning athletes would have to compete under a neutral flag at world events.

Mollie O'Callaghan has broken a 14-year record to stun her training partner in the 200-metre freestyle final.

Kaylee McKeown has hit out at judges and admitted to crying after a shock ruling at the world champs.

Just months after having her record snatched off her, the Aussie superstar put her rivals to the sword.

Sam Short has announced himself as one of the sport's emerging superstars just 12 months after a cancer battle.

Australia triumphed in their first game against Ireland, sending fans into paroxysms of delight.

It's understood the carcass that washed into the area was a juvenile.

After decades of banishment from mainstream wardrobes, one of fashion's most divisive garments - the men's swimming brief - is making a tentative return across the globe.

Queensland Olympian and radio presenter Susie O'Neill the target of a frightening break and enter early this morning.

It will come as no surprise to anyone actually living in Australia that our pristine coastlines are being recognised internationally.

New South Wales surf lifesavers have had one of their most challenging seasons to date, with more than 4600 rescues along the coastline.

A father who was found dead alongside his son following a double drowning at a waterfall near Cairns is being remembered as a "kind-hearted person".

Controversy has erupted after a popular NSW surf life saving club implemented a no nudity policy in its change rooms.

There's an unusual reason why swimmers aren't allowed to approach this type of dolphin in Hawaii.

Women in Berlin will soon be allowed to go topless at the city's public swimming pools, like men, the Berlin state government said Thursday.

People hoping for a refreshing swim at some of Sydney's most popular beaches may need to rethink their plans as a warning is issued over a major algae bloom.

Today sports presenter Alex Cullen was in the crowd at the Olympic pool in Sydney when a cult hero ignited his TV dream.

ACT Parks and Conservation rangers and passersby provided first aid until emergency services arrived but weren't able to save the man.

In the first 68 days of summer, 53 people have drowned in Australian waters with an expert flagging one of the nation's worst danger spots.