A lakeside swimming area in the central German city of Halle has sparked debate after introducing a new rule that bars visitors from entering if they do not have sufficient command of the German ...

BERLIN -- Former Olympic diver Jan Hempel has accused the German swimming federation of failing to heed his complaints of being sexually abused for years by former coach Werner Langer. Hempel, who ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A lifebuoy for the lifeguard and a sign are seen at Heidebad Halle in Halle. (is associated with: «No German, no swim: Language ...

German swimming coach Bernd Berkhahn still hopes that the open water events at the Paris Olympics can take place as planned in the River Seine but has also called for a plan B. A report published last ...

Swimming noodles have become a COVID-19 fashion item in Germany at a time when the nation’s learn-to-swim programs remain in lockdown. The buoys for little swimmers have been fitted to the top off ...