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Why enter open water swimming events?
By their nature, open water swimming events are at higher risk of cancellation than some other outdoor events, but don't…
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Endurance swimming and activism: a towpath perspective on the Thames Relay
Between the 1st and 4th of September, 2025, a team of world-class swimmers swam a non-stop relay down the River…
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A year-round approach to training for long swims
Simon Griffiths looks at a year-round approach to preparing for major endurance challenges
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Event Review: OMSWIM3.2 Oman – a jewel for swimmers
Jim Boucher reports from a warm and scenic swim in his new backyard
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Sidney Russell completes Catalina double
Sidney Russell is a busy mum, swim coach and swim volunteer - yet she still finds time to train for…
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Find your own long distance
Simon Griffiths looks at what makes a long-distance swim
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Bárbara Hernández completes historic English Channel double
Known for both her cold water and long distance swimming exploits, Bárbara Hernández has completed the longest swim of her…
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Clair Harris celebrates her 60th by completing the 13 Lakes Challenge
Not only did she become the first woman to complete the 13 Lakes Challenge, she also swam without a wetsuit…
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Three Lakes – Three Countries – One Day
Hector Pardoe completes an epic Three Lakes challenge while raising awareness of water pollution and funds for Surfers Against Sewage
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A new formula for open water racing: the 3k Knockout
World Aquatics have found a new way to add drama to open water swimming
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Turkish swimming plus Turkish hospitality
Simon Griffiths heads to Kemer in Turkey for a 3-day swimming holiday exploring the Lycian coast
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Is urban swimming a threat to swimming freedom?
There's a growing movement to make our cities more swimmable - but this usually means created controlled swimming spots rather…
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How to develop a swim product – the Otion® story
From brainwave to making waves – how SwimForTri and Drag2Zero created an innovative technical swim paddle from scratch
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It’s all going swimmingly for Vassos Alexander
Sometimes the dreams that get away make the best books, as Simon Griffiths finds out from sports presenter Vassos Alexander…
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How to get ready for swimming in rough water
It’s a mental as much as a physical thing, says Simon Griffiths
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Why you should keep your event mementos
They are much more than clutter and dust collectors Last weekend I was hoping to swim at an event in…
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The joys of a swim career
Simon Griffiths reflects on the joys and benefits of working in swimming
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Help protect this beautiful Thames swimming spot
Thames Water plans to destroy my swimming spot. Can you help prevent them?
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Swimming around the Isle of Wight
Matt Dawson plans to circumnavigate the Isle of Wight as part of an island triathlon. He tells us about his…
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Don’t panic about panic
How to stay calm during an open water event
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Swimming at the limit of your capabilities
Should you stay or should you go? How to make difficult decisions when things get tough on long swims.
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Swimming around the world
Simon Griffiths shares how to make the most of your next swim abroad.
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Great River Swim, Ireland
Simon Griffiths swam 12km down the River Shannon with Gaelforce Events
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Learn to sprint on an endurance swim
Simon Griffiths analyses the value of changing pace on long distance swims
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Events offer so much more than the chance to race
Simon Griffiths laments the closure of Henley Swim and reminds swimmers why it's important to keep taking part in events…
