swimming
The case for gender-segregated beaches
By Michele Chabin — June 29, 2018
(RNS) — News that New York City Councilman Chaim Deutsch has rented a city-owned Brooklyn beach for separate male and female swim days is creating excitement among devout Muslims and Orthodox Jews, but critics say the practice amounts to gender discrimination.
Bikini begone: Conservative modesty at the beach
By Madeleine Buckley — July 11, 2017
(RNS) — A look at how women of different religions stay covered up with swimwear.
Olympic swimmer Simone Manuel gives ‘all glory to God’ after historic gold
By Emily McFarlan Miller — August 13, 2016
(RNS) 'All I can say is all glory to God. ... I'm just so blessed,' Manuel told reporters after tying for a gold medal in the 100-meter freestyle swim.
Catholic faith anchors swimmer Katie Ledecky
By Emily McFarlan Miller — August 6, 2016
(RNS) Katie Ledecky, who won a gold medal at just 15 years old at the London Games and shattered world records in the four years since then, said her Catholic faith helps her keep things in perspective.
Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin: Jesuit schooling brought God to life
By Emily McFarlan Miller — August 6, 2016
(RNS) Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin shares photos online of devotions with Louie Giglio and journaling in her Bible. She also has considered converting to Catholicism.
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