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A swim against suicide
Irish swimmer Ger Moore has swum the length of the River Shannon (250km) to raise awareness and funds for suicide…
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Andy Donaldson has smashed the Oceans Seven!
On 27 July 2023, marathon swimmer Andy Donaldson completed the final leg of his Oceans Seven, swimming the Tsugaru Strait…
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What’s the cause of my hip pain while swimming?
Swimming coach Cassie Patten troubleshoots a reader's hip pain, and shares some tips for preventing further discomfort.
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The Goddess of the Wye
Awe, reverence and joy – this is what puppeteer and activist Kim Kaos has brought to the Save the Wye…
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Join in The Big Swim with Team GB Olympic swimmer Alice Dearing
On Wednesday 26 July, Olympic long distance swimmer Alice Dearing will be launching The Big Swim challenge in partnership with…
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Ross Edgley makes second attempt at the world’s longest continuous swim
On Monday 10 July, endurance swimmer Ross Edgley began his second attempt at the world’s longest continuous swim in Lake…
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Just days left to save Yorkshire Swim Works
Yorkshire Swim Works hopes to raise £65,000 to turn the former Victorian-built water treatment works on Thornton Moor into a…
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Celebrating 100 years of women’s waterpolo in Plymouth
Devonport Royal Swimming Association (Plymouth) are having a waterpolo tournament at Tinside Lido to celebrate 100 years of women’s waterpolo…
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Watch our Q&A with Freya Bromley, author of The Tidal Year
For our recent subscriber and patron event, Outdoor Swimmer founder Simon Griffiths spoke to Freya Bromley about The Tidal Year,…
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Channel swimmers sweep up at Pickie to Pier swim
For the second year running, it was an all-female podium at the Open House Festival Pickie to Pier Swim in…
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Pickie to Pier swim welcomes a special participant this year
The Pickie to Pier Swim takes place in Bangor this Saturday, 24 June. Around 200 participants will swim the 800m…
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Author donates life-saving books to schools for Drowning Prevention Week
Children’s author Ellie Jackson is donating her new book to all schools across the UK, telling the story of how…
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Lee Valley White Water Centre launches open water swimming sessions
Swimmers can dive into a summer of open water swimming at Lee Valley White Water Centre in Hertfordshire.
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How to prepare for an English Channel relay swim
Meet your pilot and eat crisp butties – Lionel Spittle and David Rock share their top tips for preparing for…
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How do I avoid back pain in breaststroke?
Swimming coach Cassie Patten answers a reader question about how to improve their breaststroke so it relieves pressure on their…
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Beaches need to be more accessible
Adaptive swimmer Sophie Etheridge explains why everyone needs a dose of Vitamin Sea, but this isn't always easy for wheelchair…
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Changing perceptions of plus-sized swimmers
Rowan Clarke meets the photographer whose images of fat swimmers are changing perceptions
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Sarah Thomas on her love of ocean swimming
Marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas shares how her Catalina Channel swim in 2010 sparked a passion for the sea, and swimming…
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More protection announced for the River Ouse
A new Great Ouse Rivers Trust has been launched to protect and enhance this vital waterway in the east of…
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Andy Donaldson sets a new British record for swimming the Gibraltar Strait
Scotsman Andy Donaldson has completed the fifth leg of his Oceans Seven challenge, setting a new British record for swimming…
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Beachcombing: Tales from the shoreline
Rowan Clarke meets the beachcombers finding tiny objects that tell extraordinary stories.
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New study dips into the world of cold-water swimmers
A short film captures the journey of students and cold-water swimmers collaborating on a research project testing the saliva of…
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Try before you buy at Yonda’s new Retail Hub
Yorkshire swimwear brand Yonda have opened a new Retail Hub in Holmfirth, and they invite athletes and novices alike to…
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“It makes me feel young, healthy and silly”: Swimming for mental health
In honour of Mental Health Awareness Week (15-21 May), the Outdoor Swimmer team share their experiences of what open water…
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Water and sewage companies sorry over sewage spills
Water and sewage companies in England have apologised for "not acting quickly enough" on sewage pollution and have announced a…
