drowning prevention

PSA: Never Drink and Dive (Video)

Stockholm Konstsim Herr, the World Champion men’s synchronized swimming club from Sweden, took part in an experiment to highlight the dangers of swimming while drunk.

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Watch: Cullen Jones On Barriers To Minorities In The Sport Of Swimming

Four-time Olympic medalist Cullen Jones explains the three major barriers that keep minority children and adults from learning to swim for safety, for fun, and for sport.

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The Kirsty Coventry Academy: A Swimmer’s Mission to Tackle Drowning Prevention in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s most decorated Olympian, Kirsty Coventry, launches her very own swim academy, in the hopes of furthering global drowning prevention.

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The Battle of Sink vs. Swim: More Children Can Open a Web Browser Than Swim

The statistics are horrifying – and in the UK, they’re getting worse.

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Jones reponds to “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star’s racist comment

Brandi Glanville, “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star, joked about African Americans not being able to swim. Cullen Jones, 4-time Olympic medalist, responded.

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Washington High School to Require Swimming Lessons

A Washington High School has made a big move toward safer pools by requiring swimming education for all incoming freshmen. (Photo: Janna Schulze)

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2012 CNN Hero: Wanda Butts, Nonprofit Swimming Lessons

Swim News: Vote for CNN Hero finalist, Wanda Butts! (Swim Photo Credit: )

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The State of Drowning Prevention in September, 2012

Cullen Jones has been the figurehead for the drowning prevention program in the United States. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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