Category: Water

Ana Elisa Sotelo: Wild And Free

What did you do in the pandemic? With the Peruvian government prohibiting beach-visits, Ana Elisa Sotelo found herself swimming away from the city and joining Las Truchas, an inspiring group of wild swimmers

By Glorious

Ice Breaker

Swimming in water under 5°C gives most people the shivers just thinking about it, but not famed ice swimmer Jaimie Monahan. We chat to her about mental resilience and the joy she finds in taking the plunge

By Glorious

Descending Deep

Ruth Osborn swapped a career in the public sector for a life in Ibiza to follow her love of water, which led her to become one of the UK's best freedivers

By Glorious

Fighting Back

“Sport is insane in the way it can bring people together to such a degree that is unpredictable, extraordinary and humbling.” In her own words, GB coxswain Erin Kennedy provides an inspirational update on her breast cancer journey

By Erin Kennedy

Fear Fighter

Just how do you dive off a 21-metre platform into the sea below? We speak to high diver Rhiannan Iffland about feeling the fear - and doing it anyway

By Emma Taylor

The Cold Fix

When Sara Barnes was robbed of her active lifestyle, open water swimming became her saviour. In her own words, she details how she took the plunge and why she wants more women to do the same

By Sara Barnes

Pool Position

Los Angeles-based Russian artist Anastasia Korsakova's impressive works stem from her love of water and sports. We find out where she's heading next

By Glorious

Water Wisdom

Meet the Jeju freedivers of South Korea and find out how etched wrinkles and sun-bleached skin convey beauty, strength and freedom found through fierce independence

By Darcie Imbert

Muslim Athletes

Why does the hijab tend to grab more headlines in Western media than the success of the woman wearing it? Glorious, with the help of photographer Giulia Frigieri, examines the subject

By Martina Žoldoš

In-Depth Discussion

Dress on, hair done, makeup flawless… most would be heading off for a night out, but not Kristina Makusenko, she’s ready to dive in. We speak to the underwater dancer about her extraordinary talent and huge social following

By Imogen Clark