Swimming

March, 7 2012

Diana Nyad to Try Cuba-Florida Swim Again in 2012

The sixtysomething endurance swimmer is training in St. Maarten for the 103-mile distance, a feat that twice eluded her in 2011.

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February, 4 2012

Swimmer Janet Evans on Training for the Olympics at 40

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January, 17 2012

Janet Evans' Olympic Comeback

The 40-year-old swimmer is going for the gold after a 14-year hiatus.
September, 23 2011

Diana Nyad Attempts Cuba-Florida Swim. Again.

The 62-year-old swimmer, grappling with jellyfish stings and strong currents, ends her swim after 67 miles.
August, 9 2011

Diana Nyad Ends Her Quest

Beset by strong currents and a shoulder injury, the 61-year-old swimmer is forced to end her attempt to swim from Cuba to Florida.
August, 8 2011

Diana Nyad Hits the Water

The 61-year-old swimmer is in the midst of an attempt to swim 103 miles from Cuba to Key West. Here's the latest news.
July, 26 2011

Diana Nyad By the Numbers

Here are some figures to contemplate as 61-year-old Nyad makes her Cuba-to-Florida swim.
July, 19 2011

Diana Nyad Close to Launch

The 61-year-old swimmer tells followers she's almost ready to embark on her 103-mile trek from Cuba to Key West.
July, 5 2011

Is This Diana Nyad's Summer?

Preparing for the 100-mile Cuba-to-Florida swim again, Nyad talks about how an elusive goal and intense workouts have energized her since turning 60.
May, 10 2011

Swimming "In Synch" to Stay Healthy

The performers range from 52 to 82, and most had no prior experience before joining this Ohio synchronized swim team.
April, 8 2011

Hot Topics: Ryan Proposes Sweeping Medicare Changes

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November, 2 2010

Triathlon Fever Hits Boomertown, USA

Interest in the swim-bike-run competitive sport soars as middle-aged athletes discover the benefits of multidisciplinary training.
October, 25 2010

Update: Diana Nyad Delays Cuba-Florida Swim

The 61-year-old swimmer says weather conditions forced her to postpone her trek.
August, 31 2010

In Triathletes, Heart Adapts for Efficiency

Combining endurance and resistance training best for optimal cardiac health, study suggests.
August, 27 2010

Jump Starting Your Water Workout

Try these simple muscle-building, heart-thumping aquatic exercises at any age or fitness level.

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