LIFE-GUARDIANS’ ENCYCLOPEDIA:
A Landmark Publication Chronicles 45 Centuries of Lifesaving History
Athens, Greece 12.04.2026. The Greek Lifesaving Sports Association (GLSA) proudly announces the publication of “Life-guardians’ Encyclopedia: 45 Centuries of Drowning Prevention, Rescue, Treatment”, a groundbreaking work by Dr. Stathis Avramidis that documents humanity’s long and global struggle to protect life in water.
Spanning 45 centuries of history, this unique encyclopedia presents the evolution of drowning prevention, rescue, and treatment through the lives and contributions of extraordinary individuals from across civilizations.
It is endorsed by the International Swimming Hall of Fame, the International Pierre de Coubertin Committee, the International, the European and the Mediterranean Lifesaving Federations.
Dr. Avramidis is an internationally recognized expert who connects history, science, education, and media to promote water safety. He dedicated the book to his heroes, whose work revolutionized safety; the “father” of world lifesaving, Dr Harald Vervaecke PhD, and the “father” of Baywatch, Gregory J. Bonann.
The book is available free digitally and on demand here.
