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Israeli swimming’s next star isn’t slowing down: ‘I’m aiming as high as I can’

At 22, Tomer Shuster has emerged as Israel’s next swimming star, breaking two national records at the European Championships; He says Oct. 7 reshaped his career and now has his sights set on the 2028 Olympics

Stav Ifargan | 08.18.26

The golden boy of Israeli swimming is warming up for the European Championship

He trained between rocket sirens, saw shrapnel falling near his home in Nahariya and realized the war is endangering his career; Just before heading to college, Aukan Goldin jumps into the water at his first European Senior Championships and has marked Los Angeles 2028 on his calendar

Stav Ifargan | 08.09.26

‘Those who labeled me model or party boy did so at their own peril’

Throughout his career, Eithan Urbach, Israel’s first Olympic swim finalist, faced media attention about matters far removed from the pool, but what remains is a remarkable legacy that opened new doors for Israel; yes, he also hated training, but who can blame him?

Avinoam Porat | 04.27.26

From secret cave springs to desert oases: Israel’s hidden swimming spots worth the hike

From a cool cave in the Jerusalem Foothills to natural water slides near Beit She’an and a lagoon in Nitzanim’s dunes, discover the country’s most refreshing off-the-radar places to swim this summer

Assaf Kamar | 04.25.26

Among penguins and ice, Israeli woman swims in Antarctica’s near-freezing waters to fulfill lifelong dream

Between the war-torn Middle East and Antarctica’s frozen silence, Israeli swimmer Shany Goldental, 38, plunged into waters below 1°C and swam 750 meters among icebergs and penguins, raising Israel’s flag; 'The war showed me how fragile life is,' she said

Assaf Kamar | 03.15.26

Artistic swimming through stylist’s eyes: ‘I find something very healthy in these girls’

Video artist and stylist Shay Lee Nissim turns her lens on artistic swimming and other fringe sports, exploring uncompromising aesthetics, handmade costumes and the tension between discipline, beauty and the adolescent body

Itay Yaacov | 02.09.26

Ami Dadaon wins gold at World Para Swimming Championships with Israeli record

Paralympic champion Ami Dadaon claimed his first world title in the 50m breaststroke SB3 in Singapore, setting a new Israeli record of 48.17 seconds; Teammate Veronika Guirenko finished fourth in the women’s 50m breaststroke final

Stav Ifargan | 09.21.25

Debbie (right) with her swimming partner Anat Achimeir Eshchar, holding a flag with Yaron’s photo; 'Yaron is always with me'

'You'll never swim alone': Bereaved Israeli mother swims around Manhattan in memory of fallen IDF officer son

In the grueling 20 Bridges open-water marathon, Debbie Chitiz honors her son Capt. Yaron Chitiz — killed saving his soldiers in Gaza — turning grief into strength as she braves New York City’s turbulent rivers with his name on her cap and flag by her side

Gal Ganot | 08.11.25

אישה קופצת למים באתר הרחצה הבטוח גרנל שעל נהר הסן

From polluted past to public pool: the River Seine's grand revival

Paris has reopened the Seine for public swimming for the first time in over a century; With €1.4 billion in cleanup efforts, daily water testing, and riverside amenities, the city has turned a historic no-go zone into a summer oasis

Tamar Sebok, Paris | 07.07.25

Mermaiding makes waves: Israeli athlete to compete in global mermaid championship

Tal Golan, Israel’s pioneering mermaid athlete, competes in the Merlympics’ five-event lineup — from monofin sprints to artistic routines

Itzik Shasho | 05.22.25

'I hope I will make the people happy again': Israeli Paralympics swimmer Ami Dadaon wins another gold medal

It's the seventh medal for the Israeli delegation in Paris and Dadoan's third medal in these Games; it is his 6th career Paralympic medal

Stav Ifargan | 09.03.24

Israeli Paralympic swimmer Mark Malyar wins bronze in Paris

Malyar secures third-place finish in final, earning another podium spot for Israel at Paralympic Games, following successes of Asaf Yasur and Ami Dadaon

Ynet | 08.31.24

Israeli Olympic swimmer accuses staff of preventing her from competing in final

Anastasia Gorbenko shares post describing her frustration and disappointment at her performance in the Paris games and that she missed the 200m medley final due to staff decisions

Nadav Zenziper, Paris | 08.06.24

Israeli Olympic swimmer Gorbenko misses 200m medley final because of... dinner?

Anastasia Gorbenko missed the 200m medley final, being called up just 25 minutes before the race while en route to Olympic Committee-hosted dinner, highlighting a significant wasted opportunity and stirring frustration within the Israeli delegation

Nadav Zenziper | 08.04.24

Olympic triathlon swim training sessions in Seine cancelled over pollution levels

E. Coli bacteria levels exceeded authorized limits by 10 times after heavy rainfall

Ynetnews | 07.30.24

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