For the first time in nearly a century, hundreds of swimmers plunged into the Chicago River over the weekend. Here's why.

Saint Paul's Great River Water Park hosts Women's Swim Night every Monday, fostering inclusivity for all women.

For the first time in nearly a century, swimmers took to the open water of the Chicago River on Sunday. Participants in the Chicago River Swim made their way along a one- or two-mile route downtown.

During this year's Ironman California triathlon in Sacramento, KCRA 3 got a firsthand look at how the race starts.