The exact origins of National Swim a Lap Day are a bit of a mystery. Like many quirky holidays, it seems to have popped up as a fun way to celebrate the start of summer and promote physical fitness.

On June 22, the Charles Brooks Community Swim Center opened up its pools to the public for socially distanced lap swimming. As the temperatures continue to rise this summer, free lap swimming and ...

Petra Kvitova took to the pool for some laps, presumably as part of a work out, but added a rather unusual accessory. The world No. 11 actually donned a snorkel for her freestyle swim. While she looks ...