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Why Swimming in Cold Water May Be Good for Pain Relief
By Jamie Ducharme
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For Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit issue, photographers always use this one trick
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September 8, 2016
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He's endorsing a "sound grenade"
By Mahita Gajanan
August 30, 2016
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"I know what it feels like and I’ve been through it before"
By Melissa Chan
August 29, 2016
See A Picture of Bryce Harper Holding Katie Ledecky's Medals
He was only too happy to oblige
By Nash Jenkins
August 25, 2016
Rio Bids a Golden Farewell
From Fiji's triumph to a rare act of kindness, these moments made Rio
By Alice Park/Rio de Janeiro
August 21, 2016
Ryan Lochte Has Never Played by the Rules
He’s always gone his own way, and this time it may cost him
By Alice Park/Rio de Janeiro
August 19, 2016
The Most Spectacular Photos of the Rio Olympics
Underwater cameras beam back images instantaneously
By Myles Little and Chelsea Matiash
August 18, 2016
Apparently, All Of Michael Phelps' Medals Weigh More Than His Baby Son, Boomer
All those gold medals can really add up
By Cady Lang
August 16, 2016
Chinese Swimmer Speaks Out About Having Her Period During the Olympics
"Because my period came yesterday, I'm feeling a bit weak, but this is not an excuse"
By Julie Mazziotta / People
August 15, 2016
Experience Michael Phelps’ Joy When He Wins Each of His 23 Gold Medals
Look back at the highlights of the Olympian's record-setting career
By Chelsea Matiash
August 14, 2016
Phelps Writes Perfect Ending in Final Olympic Race
The most decorated Olympian of all time leaves the sport, and the Games, in spectacular fashion
By Alice Park/Rio de Janeiro
August 13, 2016
We Now Know Why Two Rio Olympics Pools Turned Green
Rio officials have finally said why two pools used for diving, water polo and synchronized suddenly changed color
By Alice Park/Rio de Janeiro
August 13, 2016
Rio Official on the Green Pools: ‘Chemistry Is Not an Exact Science'
The pools started to change early last week
By Alexandra Sifferlin
August 13, 2016
This One Photo Shows How Katie Ledecky Totally Dominated Her Olympic Competitors
She's way, way ahead of everyone else
By Alexandra Sifferlin
August 13, 2016
Why Olympic Swimmers Win the Most Medals
The most decorated athletes at the Summer Olympics are usually swimmers. Here’s why
By Alice Park/Rio de Janeiro and David Johnson
August 12, 2016
Ryan Lochte to Michael Phelps: 'I'll See You in Tokyo'
Phelps and Lochte forever swim buds
By Ashley Hoffman
August 12, 2016
Simone Manuel Makes Olympic Swimming History in Rio
Her Olympic record in the 100m free made her the first African-American woman to win individual swimming gold
By Alice Park/Rio de Janeiro
August 12, 2016
All of Team USA's Rio Olympics Gold Medals in One GIF
Team USA leads the medal count as of Friday
By TIME Photo
August 11, 2016
Ryan Lochte: 'I'd Be the Michael Phelps of Swimming If He Wasn't There'
A world without Phelps?
By Ashley Hoffman
August 11, 2016
The Most Spectacular Moments from the Rio Olympics So Far
From Simone Biles in the air to Katie Ledecky in the water, here are 37 incredible moments
By Chelsea Matiash and Myles Little
August 11, 2016
Katie Ledecky Dominates in the Pool
Ledecky spectacularly added her fourth medal of the Games
By Craig Neff / Sports Illustrated
August 11, 2016
See Michael Phelps' Greatest Game Faces
The best facial expressions of the man who has won the most gold medals ever
By Megan McCluskey
August 10, 2016
Is Chinese Swimmer Sun Yang Really a Drug Cheat?
He once took a heart medication that is no longer recognized as a stimulant
By Charlie Campbell / Beijing
August 10, 2016
Phelps, Ledecky Make It an Olympic Night to Remember
The U.S. puts on a stunning show of force in the water
By Sean Gregory / Rio de Janiero
August 9, 2016
Rookie Swimmers Lead the Way for Team USA in Rio
Ryan Murphy’s win stretched Team USA’s 100-backstroke gold streak to six, the U.S.’s longest in any individual Olympic swimming event
By Craig Neff / Sports Illustrated
August 9, 2016
Why Michael Phelps Is Gaga for Cupping
It leaves dark red welts on your skin, but U.S. swimmers say the temporary marks are worth it
By Alice Park / Rio de Janeiro
August 8, 2016
Ledecky, Phelps Lead Big Night for USA Swimming in Rio
Ledecky broke her own world record in winning her first gold of the Olympics
By Alice Park/Rio de Janeiro
August 7, 2016
These Are the Must-Watch Swimming Races at the Rio Olympics
Your daily guide to the best events, rivalries and storylines
By Alice Park/Rio de Janeiro
August 6, 2016
See Why 'Abzu' Is a Breathtaking Underwater Game You Shouldn't Miss
A visual glimpse and mini-review of Giant Squid Studios' debut game
By Matt Peckham
August 3, 2016
Review: 'Abzu' Lets You Explore the Sublime Waters of Creation
Much more than a swimming simulator
By Matt Peckham
August 2, 2016
How to Talk to Your Kids About Beach Safety
Forget sharks; riptides are much more likely
By Carey Wallace
July 27, 2016
Michael Phelps Qualifies for His Fifth Olympics
He now gets yet another chance to add to his record medal haul
By Amanda Calvo
June 29, 2016
Michael Phelps: Katie Ledecky Is Like Me 'Way Back'
“Every time she gets in the water, it's like a world record."
By Melissa Chan
June 26, 2016
What a Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Learned from a Near-Drowning
There are more benefits from learning to swim than safety
By Cullen Jones
June 10, 2016
Michael Phelps Did Not Want to Compete in 2012 Olympics
"I sent myself down a downward spiral."
By Maya Rhodan
April 27, 2016
Watch Michael Phelps Train for His Last Olympics in Inspiring New Under Armour Ad
"It's what you do in the dark that puts you in the light"
By Megan McCluskey
March 8, 2016
You Asked: Is Yoga Good Exercise?
By almost any measure, the answer is yes—but don't let it be all you do.
By Markham Heid
January 20, 2016
Swimmer Reece Whitley Is
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The 15-year-old has set five individual national age-group records
By Nolan Feeney
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