In Australia, rip currents remain the number one coastal hazard, involved in 35% of drowning deaths in 2024. According to the Royal Life Saving Australia's National Drowning Report 2024, 323 people drowned in Australian waterways in the period from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024, representing a 16% increase on the ten-year average. Of the total drowning deaths: 265 (82%) were men and 58 (18%) were women 129 (40%) were adults aged 55 years and over 83 (25%)...

Swimming-induced pulmonary edema may cause even healthy and experienced athletes to suffer shortness of breath and cardiovascular problems during an open water swim.  While one of the biggest mental hurdles for newcomers to triathlon is tackling the swim leg, even experienced athletes can be caught by surprise in the open water. Athlete fatalities at multisport events are actually not common when you take into account overall participation numbers. When they do occur, they receive ...