For the first time in history, a swimmer has endured the 103-mile route from Havana, Cuba to Key West, Florida, without the assistance of a shark cage. That swimmer, 64-year-old Diana Nyad, began her quest on Saturday, August 31, and finished around 53 hours later on Labor Day.
Ahh, summer. 'Tis the season of watermelon art, diving fails and-- you guessed it-- belly flops. When we were kids, this pool move was awesome. But nowadays... who are we kidding? It's still (painfully) awesome!
Australian swimmer Chloe McCardel is planning to swim in June from Cuba to the U.S., but without the safety of a shark cage. She won’t be able to touch a chase boat or another person, she won’t use flippers or other swimming devices.
Did you hear that 3 men from Kentucky were arrested in the Falls for swimming in the Niagara River below the Horseshoe falls! Is that stupid or what? I understand Niagara Falls is one of the great wonders of the world and tourists like to remember the experience, but why not
At 27 years old, swimmer Michael Phelps is at the top of his game. He’s won countless honors, awards and medals during his career, leading some to describe him as the greatest athlete in history to ever grace the sport.
Just because you’re one of country music’s biggest stars doesn’t mean you can’t get busted for even the silliest wrongdoings. Jason Aldean unfortunately found that out the hard way while enjoying a day on the beach on Monday afternoon (June 11).