Swimming

A tragic incident occurred when a 9-year-old boy drowned in the Maritsa River, with his body being recovered today following a rescue operation, BNT reports. On the previous day, the child had been among six boys who went swimming in an area of the river without supervision.

The South Black Sea coast is currently facing a severe issue with dangerous sea conditions. As the peak of the summer season continues, Bulgarian lifeguards are reporting an increased number of accidents, with August being particularly perilous for swimmers.

Some 662 lifeguards in Istanbul have been working diligently to prevent drowning, rescuing a total of 4,008 people since the beginning of the year.

Lifeguards stationed at 51 beaches across the city's 13 districts are putting in great effort to ensure that citizens can enjoy their swimming sessions safely and cool off amid the scorching heat prevailing this summer.

The Olympic Games in Paris have begun and we will once again be invited to watch the world’s best athletes take part in many different sports, which require not only total concentration on the goal at hand, but also an excellent physical condition. Amongst us, it is always at the Olympics that the moments of athletics and swimming – whether synchronised or freestyle – stand out.

Rainfall on Friday and Saturday in Paris contaminated the Seine’s waters in the following hours, forcing organizers to cancel the triathlon training scheduled for this morning in the famous river, but they remain “confident” that the events will proceed as planned on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Over 400 people lost their lives in 2023 while participating in recreational water-based activities, a report by the Safe Water Sports organization has found. 

Of the 407 fatalities, 400 people lost their lives at sea and the rest in activities in internal waters bodies like lakes, rivers and pools. 

Petar Stoychev has etched his name in Bulgarian sporting history once again by becoming the first Bulgarian to swim across according to the rigorous standards of the Oceans Seven challenge. Notably, he achieved this remarkable feat wearing only a textile swimsuit, foregoing the use of neoprene.

The drowning of a 60-year-old tourist in Hania on Crete on Sunday has brought to the fore the need for more lifesaver cover, as the annual average of such deaths in Greece stands at 359, either while swimming or participating in recreational activities.

A talented Turkish swimmer etched her name in the history books by conquering the formidable Cook Strait, completing the challenging crossing in a remarkable time of seven hours, 21 minutes, and 40 seconds.

Aysu Türkoğlu, achieved the milestone in the Oceans Seven series by swimming across the daunting Cook Strait, crossing in just over seven hours.

The actor was found on Saturday at a Los Angeles home from an apparent drowning