swimming

If you’re on Lake Wylie in South Carolina this weekend, expect to see about 180 swimmers in the chilly water. The swimmers will take part in an event that aims to support those battling what can be a terminal illness.

A shortage of lifeguards is a nationwide problem. In Charlotte, a program that teaches adults to swim is equipping its swimmers with the skill set to fill the void and challenging stereotypes.

Nadine Ford is a swim coach and the executive director of Evolutionary Aquatics — a primarily Black swim club dedicated to teaching adults how to swim. It also provides a space where Black people can talk about issues that affect them.

Queens University in Charlotte has quietly built a swimming dynasty. Last weekend, the men’s and women’s teams both captured their sixth straight NCAA Division II titles — after a stressful season in which half the team contracted COVID-19 two months ago.

Jamie McMurray was a 40-to-1 long shot but a late surge helped him to an upset victory in the million-dollar NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte…

Charlotte swimmer and Olympic gold medalist Cullen Jones hopes to inspire young minority kids to embrace the sport with a swim meet just for them. This…

Mecklenburg County is lifting its 30-year ban on public swimming at Lake Norman - possibly by the summer of 2015.Currently only people with boats or…