swimming

McIntosh wins 200m butterfly gold, misses world record by 0.18s

Chinese 12-year-old Yu Zidi was narrowly fourth in 2:06.43.

Ledecky, Marchand to 12-year-old Yu: Six to watch at swimming world championships

The action in the swimming pool begins at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on Sunday, when many of the best swimmers on the planet will take to the starting blocks.

McIntosh crushes 400m freestyle world record

McIntosh, a three-time Olympic gold medallist and former world record-holder in the event, sliced more than a second off the previous world record of 3:55.38 set by Australian Ariarne Titmus at the 2023 World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan.

Swimming with heart: Nadimul’s fight beyond the finish line

Born without four fingers on his left hand, he competes in events like the breaststroke and butterfly---disciplines that require swimmers to touch the wall with both hands simultaneously. The rules don’t bend, and neither does Nadimul.

Digital timing set to debut at last

The US-made Daktronics electronic timer, installed by the National Sports Council in late 2019 at a cost of Tk 4 crore as part of an Tk 8.5 crore renovation project, has remained unused in national events for five years due to faulty timekeeping.

After 9-year gap, swimming talent hunt begins today

After a gap of around nine years, the Bangladesh Swimming Federation (BSF) with the help of Bangladesh Navy is all set to hold a talent hunt programme titled "Bangladesh in search of best swimmers-2025", starting today in Dhaka.

Walk, talk, burn fat: The magic of Zone 2 cardio

Zone 2 cardio, like brisk walking, boosts fat burning, heart health, and mood by training at 60–70% of max heart rate. It enhances metabolism, energy, and cortisol balance without intense strain, supporting sustainable fitness.

Swimmer Rafi produces career-best timing, wins silver in Thailand

Promising swimmer Samiul Islam Rafi produced his career-best timing in Arena Thailand Age Group Swimming Championships 2025 to win a silver medal in 50m backstroke in Thailand today.

Australia's most decorated Olympian McKeon retires from swimming

McKeon won 14 Olympic medals, six of them gold, over the Rio, Tokyo and Paris Games this summer.

July 31, 2025
July 31, 2025

McIntosh wins 200m butterfly gold, misses world record by 0.18s

Chinese 12-year-old Yu Zidi was narrowly fourth in 2:06.43.

July 25, 2025
July 25, 2025

Ledecky, Marchand to 12-year-old Yu: Six to watch at swimming world championships

The action in the swimming pool begins at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on Sunday, when many of the best swimmers on the planet will take to the starting blocks.

June 8, 2025
June 8, 2025

McIntosh crushes 400m freestyle world record

McIntosh, a three-time Olympic gold medallist and former world record-holder in the event, sliced more than a second off the previous world record of 3:55.38 set by Australian Ariarne Titmus at the 2023 World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan.

May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025

Swimming with heart: Nadimul’s fight beyond the finish line

Born without four fingers on his left hand, he competes in events like the breaststroke and butterfly---disciplines that require swimmers to touch the wall with both hands simultaneously. The rules don’t bend, and neither does Nadimul.

May 21, 2025
May 21, 2025

Digital timing set to debut at last

The US-made Daktronics electronic timer, installed by the National Sports Council in late 2019 at a cost of Tk 4 crore as part of an Tk 8.5 crore renovation project, has remained unused in national events for five years due to faulty timekeeping.

May 9, 2025
May 9, 2025

After 9-year gap, swimming talent hunt begins today

After a gap of around nine years, the Bangladesh Swimming Federation (BSF) with the help of Bangladesh Navy is all set to hold a talent hunt programme titled "Bangladesh in search of best swimmers-2025", starting today in Dhaka.

May 3, 2025
May 3, 2025

Walk, talk, burn fat: The magic of Zone 2 cardio

Zone 2 cardio, like brisk walking, boosts fat burning, heart health, and mood by training at 60–70% of max heart rate. It enhances metabolism, energy, and cortisol balance without intense strain, supporting sustainable fitness.

April 6, 2025
April 6, 2025

Swimmer Rafi produces career-best timing, wins silver in Thailand

Promising swimmer Samiul Islam Rafi produced his career-best timing in Arena Thailand Age Group Swimming Championships 2025 to win a silver medal in 50m backstroke in Thailand today.

November 25, 2024
November 25, 2024

Australia's most decorated Olympian McKeon retires from swimming

McKeon won 14 Olympic medals, six of them gold, over the Rio, Tokyo and Paris Games this summer.

November 11, 2024
November 11, 2024

Asif breaks 50m freestyle record

Asif Reza became the fastest swimmer in the Max Group 33rd National Swimming Championship after winning gold in 50m freestyle event on the third day of the competition at the Syed Nazrul Islam Swimming Complex in Mirpur on Monday.