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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…
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Breakthrough winter relay in the English Channel
Fresh from his team's record-breaking relay in the English Channel, ice and endurance swimmer John Myatt spoke to us about…
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Outdoor Swimmer columnists Sophie Etheridge and Sarah Thomas nominated ‘Woman of the Year’
Adaptive swimmer Sophie Etheridge and marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas – both columnists for the magazine – are among an impressive…
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New swimming headphones with bone conduction technology
The OpenSwim Pro is Shokz' first Bluetooth and MP3 compatible sports headphone made with bone conduction technology, an open ear…
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Treading Water pt 1: the start of my training for an open water event
For her first ever open water event, digital journalist and beginner swimmer Abi has signed up to a 4-mile swim…
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New app for finding swimming spots in the UK
A new app that allows users to upload swimming spots for the outdoor community to see and explore has launched…
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Our favourite swim stories and challenges of 2023
From Nordic odysseys to record-smashing channel crossings, it's been a remarkable year for open water swimmers. Here we share some…
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Enter the Outdoor Swimming Society’s prize draw
The Outdoor Swimmer Society has some incredible prizes on offer for their Christmas Cracker Crowdfunder, including an ice bath, a…
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Swimmers wanted for period drama
A feature film is on the lookout for swimmers to take part in a period drama, shooting in Nottinghamshire in…
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Into the wilds of Eryri
Abigail Whyte joined Ray Farr and Jade Evans-Scott for a swimming and Pilates weekend in Eryri (Snowdonia), exploring its rivers,…
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Iconic Caribbean island-to-island swim under new ownership
Sponge Marketing & Events, in partnership with SwimTrek, have announced the new ownership of the Nevis to St Kitts Cross…
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Surfers Against Sewage calls for action after survey finds poor water quality at popular inland bathing sites
Water quality monitoring shows many popular bathing sites would fall short of acceptable pollution limits but there are plenty of…
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Ready for winter swim training
A newbie to the world of open water swimming events, digital journalist Abi Whyte is looking forward to training throughout…
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Join our editor Ella Foote in conversation with Lindsey Cole and Becca Harvey
Learn how the outdoor swimming community has become a crucial voice in the protection of our rivers and find out…
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Swimming spot: Keeper’s Pond, Monmouthshire
Enjoy a lofty lake swim with views of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) followed by a sauna on the water's edge.
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Hector Pardoe, Yvette Tetteh and Jonty Warneken join Ella at Kendal Mountain Festival
This Sunday 19 November at Kendal Mountain Festival, editor Ella will be joined by some incredible athletes from the outdoor…
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A swim for breast cancer in Buenos Aires
Sixty swimmers converged for a 10km swim along the Río de la Plata, raising money and awareness for early detection…
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New film exploring men’s mental health in the endurance swimming world premiering on Sunday
Watch the premiere of Under the Surface, a documentary that follows swimmer Jim Read exploring acceptance after injury, men’s mental…
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Deakin & Blue launch new swimsuit to help keep Mental Health Swims afloat
£15 from the sale of every Deakin & Blue Vitamin Sea Swimsuit will go directly to Mental Health Swims so…
