18.3 C
Canberra
Sunday, April 19, 2026

Latest news: Swimming

New Woden pool planned, but no diving at Aquatic Centre

A new ACT Aquatic Strategy includes plans for a Woden pool, while debate continues over diving facilities at Commonwealth Park.

Water safety for ACT residents this summer

ACT families are warned about water safety risks. Royal Life Saving ACT urges caution at unpatrolled beaches, inland waterways and pools.

Dickson and Manuka Pools reopen with summer upgrades

Dickson and Manuka Pools will reopen to the public on Saturday 25 October. Over winter, the ACT Government completed almost $1 million in upgrades to improve accessibility, sustainability, and visitor comfort. “Canberrans will notice...

Swim great Ariarne Titmus calls time with shock retirement

Four-time Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus has announced her shock retirement from swimming, the 25-year-old stepping away as one of the greats.

Dory just keeps swimming

If you ever needed inspiration to overcome hardship, then listen to Deborah Johns’ story because this 68-year-old Canberran has conquered panic attacks to swim the English Channel and the Dardanelles crossing between Asia and Europe.

Aussie swimmers put silver touches on Paris campaign

Australian swimmers have added two more silver medals to their haul at the Paris pool to complete the Dolphins' third-best Olympics.

Australia’s Kaylee McKeown wins historic Olympic gold in Paris

Kaylee McKeown has triumphed in the women's 200m backstroke in Paris to become the first Australian to win four individual Olympic gold medals.

Australia’s Cameron McEvoy wins Olympic freestyle gold in Paris

Australia's Cameron McEvoy has won the men's 50m freestyle gold medal at the Olympics.

Yet more Olympic gold for superstar Kaylee McKeown

Kaylee McKeown successfully defended her Olympic women's 100m backstroke crown and Australia's men's 4x200m freestyle relayers picked up a bronze in Paris.

O’Callaghan beats Titmus for first individual gold

Mollie O'Callaghan has beaten fellow Australian Ariarne Titmus to win the women's 200m freestyle at the Paris Olympics.

Aussie swim coach Michael Palfrey, involved in Korea furore, will stay in Paris

An Australian Olympic swimming coach who backed a Korean swimmer to defeat the Dolphins will remain at the Paris Games.

If we emptied Lake Burley Griffin, what would we find?

Lake Burley Griffin acts as Canberra’s centrepiece, surrounded by national institutions, parks, walking tracks, cafés and restaurants, but what lies beneath the glistening water?

Heart to heart, Canberra’s new program keeps at-risk kids swimming

Jump Swim Schools has launched a new program to teach children with congenital heart disease swimming and water safety.

Debrief: Drop the robes and jump in the Winter Solstice charity swim

The Ian Lindeman Memorial Winter Solstice Swim encourages locals to strip down and take a plunge for Lifeline Canberra this June.

‘If in doubt, don’t go out’: risks of swimming at unpatrolled beaches

Thinking of swimming at unpatrolled beaches this summer? Don't do it until you know the risks.

Starting swimming lessons

The age your child starts can lead to different experiences. Starting before age 1 is a great way to create very natural affinity with the water.

Trending

canberra daily

SUBSCRIBE TO THE CANBERRA DAILY NEWSLETTER

Join our mailing lists to receieve the latest news straight into your inbox.

You have Successfully Subscribed!