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Kara Hanlon: It all began in a 12.5m pool
British champion swimmer Kara Hanlon shares her inspiring journey to becoming Scotland’s fastest ever female 50m and 100m breaststroker.
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16-year-old Maya Merhige smashes English Channel swim
After her successful crossing of the English Channel on 15 July 2024, Maya Merhige has become one of the youngest…
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Swimming spot: Escape to the Lake, Worcestershire
Digital editor Abi headed into rural Worcestershire to visit a new lake retreat where she experienced a Yoga, Sound Bath…
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Treading water pt3: dealing with injury and over-indulgence
A glute injury may have hampered beginner swimmer Abi's training slightly but with the right stretches and exercises she can…
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A new app for wild swimming
NOWCA has released premium features for NOWCA Wild, a new app for exploring wild swimming locations, tracking your swims and…
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Weekend swim retreat: The Roundhouse, Wye Valley
Hide away in this romantic spa retreat in the Wye Valley, complete with a rooftop swimming pond and waterfall.
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Wandering Ireland’s wild west
Mountain hikes, lake swims and foot-stomping live music around every corner, Killarney’s Wander Wild Festival has something for every kind…
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Into the blue
Glowing blue along the entrance to Brixton Recreation Centre in London is a series of cyanotypes of swimmers by artist…
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Are you ready to take on three European river marathons?
The Marathon River Swim Series has been established by three of the most famous open water marathons in Europe –…
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UK marine life unveiled in stunning Earth Day showcase
To mark Earth Day (22 April), the Marine Conservation Society has unveiled a vibrant display of photographs that graphically highlights…
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More swim teachers needed, says Swim England
Swim England has revealed that an estimated 667,000 children across the UK will miss out on lessons due to an…
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Zoggs joins forces with Breast Cancer Now
Swimwear brand Zoggs has announced an exciting new partnership with charity Breast Cancer Now, including an epic swim challenge throughout…
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Louise Minchin to take on Arla Great North Swim this June
Author and former BBC Breakfast presenter Louise Minchin joins inspiring participants of Arla Great North Swim.
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BSA announces expansion to drive inclusion and safety for ethnic minorities in aquatics
In celebration of its four-year anniversary, the Black Swimming Association has launched a new CIC to help continue its mission…
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New wonders in neoprene
Pops of neon and easy-to-remove gloves and swim socks feature in Speedo’s new range of neoprene swimming kit.
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Choosing an open water wetsuit: thermal or non-thermal?
Digital journalist Abi Whyte explores the differences between thermal and non-thermal wetsuits from Orca, and the benefits they offer open…
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GLL teams up with Diabetes UK for Swim22
Swim22 challengers can now benefit from discounted leisure centre membership, free training events and training advice through Diabetes UK's new…
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Treading water pt2: mastering front crawl breathing
Now into her second month of training for her first open water event, digital journalist and beginner swimmer Abi Whyte…
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Amber Fillary smashes three World Records in Norway
South African free diver Amber Fillary has broken the world record for the longest distance under ice on a single…
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New report from The Rivers Trust reveals the unhealthy state of our rivers
Not a single stretch of river in England and Northern Ireland has good overall health, reveals The Rivers Trust in…
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Swimming spot: Court Farm Lakes, Gloucestershire
Digital journalist Abi went to chat to co-founder of Court Farm Lakes, Nix Barnaville, about her exciting new swimming hub…
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Amber Fillary heads back to Norway for second attempt at under-ice swim record
Freediver Amber Fillary hopes for a successful second attempt at breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest distance under…
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Protecting Windermere’s iconic yet fragile ecology
On 20 March, PhD researcher Taylor Butler-Eldridge from the University of Exeter is hosting the second Windermere Science Evening at…
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An evening of swimrun adventures with Alex Staniforth
New film 'Head Above Water' explores Alex Staniforth’s journey of identity and discovery while completing the Frog Graham, Britain's ultimate…
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Hector Pardoe bags a Bronze and an Olympic spot at the World Aquatic Championships
Marathon swimmer Hector Pardoe has won a Bronze medal and a GB spot at the Paris Olympics after competing in…
