Councils with liquidity problems leave swimming pools out to dry
As people head outside for the Easter weekend, many would-be bathers may find they packed their swimming stuff in vain – as municipal councils across Germany close down swimming pools in a desperate attempt to cut costs.
Danube town hosts Europe's biggest winter swim carnival
More than 1,700 people braved the frigid waters of the Danube River on Saturday for Europe's biggest winter swim carnival, a colourful German tradition now in its 42nd year.
World records smashed in speedy Berlin swimming championship
World records were tumbling at a World Cup swimming meet in Berlin on Saturday.
74-year-old German man swims Strait of Gibraltar
A 74-year-old man from Lower Saxony swam the 18.5 kilometre Strait of Gibraltar on Saturday in four hours and nine minutes.
Steffen breaks world 100 metres freestyle record but credits suit
Britta Steffen broke the world record in 100 metres freestyle on Thursday morning in Berlin. But the German swimmer immediately criticised the high-tech suit she was wearing, saying it was making her too fast.
Fears more poor swimmers will drown this summer
As the warm weather prompts people to head for lakes and rivers, a warning has been issued that more accidents should be expected as increasing numbers of people in Germany cannot swim.
Girl dead after mystery swimming accident puts family in hospital
An eight-year-old girl has died after she and three other family members were found at the bottom of a swimming pool in a mysterious accident, Leer police spokesperson Melanie Beutter told The Local on Monday.
Frodeno wins surprise triathlon gold
Germany's Jan Frodeno sprinted down the final straight to claim a shock win after a thrilling Olympic Games men's triathlon on Tuesday.