Tucker: Feminist slams 'gender identity' as meaningless
Kara Dansky of the Women's Human Rights Campaign discusses the state of women's rights after 'trans' swimmer shatters women's records.
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A first: 'IRONMAN' competition held in Israel
Participants completed a route that included 1.9 km of swimming along the Sea of Galilee, 90 km of cycling route 90 and 22.1 km of running.
Israeli swimmer again breaks world record, takes gold at Paralympic Games in Tokyo
After breaking the world record and winning a gold medal in the 200m individual medley, Mark Malyar does it again for the 400m freestyle.
Israeli swimmer nets gold medal, sets world record at Paralympics
Israel's Mark Malyar takes the gold at Tokyo Paralympics while setting world record for 200-meter medley swimming.
Israelis suffer surprise defeats in swimming and judo
Following the country's first bronze in taekwondo, Israel's gold medal hopeful came up short in judo.
As Israeli swimmers took 4th place in Olympic trial, TV commentator blasts their country
Spanish TV commentator on state broadcaster claims Israeli athletes are used as 'whitewash' for 'genocide' of Palestinians.
'Don't take your eyes off your children'
Pediatric ER doctor tells parents the simple secret to preventing drownings.
Religious Jewish women no longer able to swim at London pond
Orthodox Jews protest opening of women-only London pond to trans swimmers when a mixed gender option is available.
Polish Olympic swimmer won’t coach Malaysian team
Olympic swimmer Bart Kizierowski refuses offer to coach Malaysian team over ban on Israeli athletes after country loses Paralympics rights.
Malaysia stripped of swimming championships over ban on Israelis
International Paralympic Committee removes swimming competition from Malaysia after country's PM refuses to allow Israelis to compete.
Malaysia: We won't host any more events involving Israel
Malaysia's foreign minister reiterates that Israeli swimmers will not be permitted into the country for Paralympics qualifier.
Malaysia will not allow Israelis to attend Paralympics qualifier
International Paralympic Committee disappointed over Malaysia's refusal to allow Israeli swimmers to attend competition this summer.
'Smotrich goes mixed swimming?'
In preparation for Kinneret crossing led by hesder yeshivas, MK called for reprimand after admitting he does mixed swimming.
'Forbid lifeguards from using their phones while on duty'
Children are drowning in public pools. Are lifeguards responsible? Does a lifeguard on his phone cause drownings?
Swiss court rules Muslim girls must swim with boys
"Mixed-gender swimming lessons part of ‘full school curriculum’ and children’s ‘successful integration’ into society"
Brooklyn pool can keep women-only swim times
New York City Parks Department permits women-only swimming hours at a public pool in Orthodox neighborhood of Brooklyn.
MDA: 18 people dead since start of swimming season
In the past six weeks, 111 people from around the country were retrieved from the waters by Magen David Adom medics.
Israeli swimmer wins silver at Euro Championships
Yakov Toumarkin gave personal best in 200 meter backstroke at Short Course Swimming competition held in Netanya.
Electric Company Goes on 'Jellyfish Patrol'
If it's summer in Israel, that means it's jellyfish season – and at risk are not just swimmers, but Israel's electrical system.
Qatar Warned Over Disrespecting Israeli Swimmers
FINA warns officials in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates for hiding the Israeli flag during World Cup swimming events.
Qatar: Israel Flag Removed at Swim Event
A Qatari woman posted a photo of the flag at Swimming World Cup event on Twitter. The next day it was gone.
Israeli Swimmer Sets New Record in Dubai
Israeli swimmer Amit Ivri broke her own record – and Israel's record - at a swim meet in Dubai
Drownings Back Up with 34 Deaths in 2013
As swim season closes, data shows drowning deaths back up in 2013.
Returning Olympian: It Was a Lot of Fun
First female Israeli swimmer to make the Olympic semi-finals says she had fun, reached her goals.
MDA Issues Water Safety Guidelines
MDA issues safety rules for swimming following drowning deaths.
Israeli Tennis Players Make History in London
Israeli tennis players Andy Ram and Yoni Erlich beat world champion Roger Federer and his partner in London, advance to quarterfinals.
IDF ‘Fighting’ For Victories in Olympics
Six IDF soldiers are “fighting” in the London Olympics – competing as part of the Israeli Team in swimming, Judo and rhythmic gymnastics.
Video: Double Life of Soldier-Olympic Hopeful
Yahel is a champion water polo athlete, works with troubled children and is a dedicated soldier – with eyes on the Olympics in Rio in 2016.
'Ban Iranian Athletes’
The World Jewish Congress has called for a universal ban on Iranian athletes at sport events until Iran allows competition against Israel.
The Murky Diplomatic Swim Pool
To swim or not to swim against Israel? That is the question. Syrian says “yes” and Iran says "no" at world championship.
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