Tag: swimming

Sisters of the Tide

Freediving is a sport fraught with danger, yet it fosters a community that transcends boundaries. British freediver Ruth Osborn and Kuwait’s Zainab Alwazzan reveal the sisterhood forged in the depths.

By Ellë Bolland

Golden Hopefuls

Behind the Swarovski embellished costumes and thespian make up are two young Bristolians who spend 60 hours a week together as an artistic swimming duet. Is this what it takes to become the favourites for a gold medal at Paris 2024? 

By Ellë Bolland 

Summer Breaks

Still daydreaming about summer escapes? Us too! We've trawled the internet for some of the best deals on hotels and holidays, and thought we'd share some of our faves with you!

By Alice C

Riding A New Wave

Rhonda Harper accidentally found a surf school in Dakar. Now the Californian has made it her home, plans for a bigger and better school and is helping empower local girls for whom surfing was always ‘for the boys’

By Anna Dimond

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

Mermaid Life

Glorious meets the fascinating women of Weeki Wachee Springs in Florida to find out what it takes to become a professional mermaid

By Allison Burney

Water-Women

Wake up at 4am to hang out on the beach? Yes please! We packed our bags and headed to Cornwall to meet three passionate water-women and discuss their profound love of the ocean

By Emma Fraser-Bell

Ocean: The Deep

Freediver Alenka Artnik took a deep breath and disappeared into the sea depths. She reemerged a record breaker. We meet Alenka to discuss her extraordinary talent

By Martina Žoldoš

Ocean: Cornish Water-Women

Wake up at 4am to hang out on the beach? Yes please! We packed our bags and headed to Cornwall to meet three passionate water-women and discuss their profound love of the ocean

By Emma Fraser-Bell

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