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Titmus to retire after Paris 2024 Olympics

Australian swimming sensation Ariarne Titmus reveals she'll likely retire after next year's Olympics, setting up an epic final showdown with American rival Katie Ledecky.

Swim instructor jailed for child sex abuse

A Nova Scotia swimming instructor has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a horrific campaign of sexual abuse against multiple young children entrusted to his care.

Ian Thorpe: I almost quit before Sydney 2000 glory

Olympic legend Ian Thorpe opens up for the first time about his devastating mental health crisis and how he nearly walked away from swimming just months before his historic Sydney 2000 triumph.

14th-Century Scottish Castle with Dungeon for Sale

A rare piece of Scottish history, the majestic Carsluith Castle in Dumfries and Galloway, built for a powerful medieval family, is now for sale. This stunning stone fortress, complete with its own dungeon and centuries of royal connections, offers a uniqu

Ryan Lochte Enters Rehab, Olympic Comeback in Doubt

Exclusive: Disgraced US swimming legend Ryan Lochte checks into rehab for alcohol and mental health treatment following divorce filing, casting doubt on his astonishing comeback bid for the Paris 2024 Olympics at age 40.

Founding Father's Historic Boston Home Hits Market

A piece of American history is for sale. The meticulously preserved Boston home of Founding Father Rufus King, a signatory of the US Constitution, is on the market for $6.5 million. Discover its revolutionary secrets.

Olympic Sprinter Cody Simpson Alleges Racial Profiling

Olympic swimmer Cody Simpson claims he was racially profiled by police while test driving a Hyundai in Australia. The sprinter, of Caribbean descent, details the 'humiliating' stop and the broader conversation it sparks.

Toddler's Tragic Pool Drowning in Westminster

A devastating incident in Westminster as a toddler tragically drowns in a backyard swimming pool. Influencer Emilie Kiser's home becomes the centre of a community's grief, raising urgent questions about pool safety and child supervision.

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