by Swimcore | Jun 17, 2020 | Swimming Pools
Fantasising of a dreamy poolside experience? Where better to have a dip than high above the ground? We’ve compiled a list of some of the world’s most dazzling rooftop swimming pools, so grab your sunglasses and get inspired for your next holiday! 1. Marina Bay Sands,...
by Swimcore | Jun 12, 2020 | Travel
Banyas, saunas, sweat lodges, hammams… all around the world, people strip off to enjoy a communal bathing experience. While some are disgusted by the idea of getting naked in public, some people are unfazed and enjoy the healthful benefits of a social soak. So...
by Swimcore | Jun 10, 2020 | History
The genius of one of America’s Founding Fathers – Benjamin Franklin – is widely known, but there’s another side to this polymath that only a few know about. Franklin was an avid swimmer and fitness fanatic who invented swim flippers and very nearly opened his own swim...
by Swimcore | Jun 7, 2020 | Olympic Swimming
The Olympic games have had their fair share of controversies, and Olympic swimming is no exception. Here are three juicy scandals that sent shockwaves to swimming fans and tarnished the image of our sport. 1. Ryan Lochte’s infamous Rio de Janeiro robbery story (2016)...
by Swimcore | Jun 4, 2020 | Swimming Pools
Are you daydreaming about swimming in a pool right now? We’ve compiled a list of 10 marvellous man-made pools from across the globe which might seem like the stuff of fantasy but are 100% real! 1. Four Seasons Safari Lodge, Tanzania What could be better than sipping a...
