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Swiss Swimmer Killed by Shark in Australia

Livia Mühlheim, 25, a champion synchronised swimmer, died in a bull shark attack at an unpatrolled Australian beach. Her boyfriend survived after fighting the predator. Read the full tragic story.

British girl dies in Greek hotel pool tragedy

A British family's dream holiday turned to tragedy when their young daughter lost her life after being pulled unconscious from a hotel pool in Crete. The heartbreaking incident has sparked safety concerns and international attention.

British father drowns saving son in Malta holiday tragedy

A British family's Mediterranean holiday turns to tragedy as father-of-two Paul Mifsud, 51, drowns moments after his son got into difficulty swimming in Malta. The heartbreaking incident occurred just two days after their arrival.

British man and boy die in Malta swimming tragedy

A 37-year-old British national and young boy tragically lose their lives after encountering swimming difficulties at a popular Maltese beach, sparking emergency response and Foreign Office involvement.

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.

Boy, 5, drowns in holiday park swimming pool tragedy

A family holiday turned to tragedy when five-year-old Alfe Scobbie drowned in a swimming pool at Haven's Hafan y Môr Holiday Park in North Wales, prompting a coroner's investigation into the devastating incident.

Shipping heir found dead in pool before election

Petros Krommidas, 49-year-old son of wealthy Greek shipping tycoon, discovered dead in Long Island swimming pool just days before local elections where he was standing as a candidate.

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.

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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