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Is it safe to swim in the River Thames?
The Thames has a reputation as a dirty river. It’s not totally undeserved. I took part in the notorious Hampton…
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This month we swam with… #Chester Frosties
Simon Griffiths took a dip in the Dee with an outdoor swimming group from the North West It started, as…
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RLSS and British Triathlon launch SH2OUT website and swimmer survey
Sh2out, a new partnership to promote safe open water swimming, announced the launch of its website and swimmer survey at…
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Where to find our May 2017 Issue
Outdoor Swimmer retailer list
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James Goddard joins SwimQuest team for new open water training camps
Three-time Olympian James Goddard has signed up as a coach with swim travel company SwimQuest with his first trip scheduled…
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ChillyMcFillies complete epic four-person two-way Loch Lomond relay
After two years of hard training, and a week before her attempt at a record-breaking two-way four-person relay swim of…
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Keeping warm in cool water
A look at the research study behind FINA’s controversial ruling on wetsuit use in elite swimming events Back in 2014,…
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Trump to swim English Channel
Donald Trump has today (1 April 2017) announced his intention to become the first head of state to swim the English…
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Something phishy’s going on: Phil Cooper reports on a selective cold water swimming event
Saturday 21 January 2017 saw the 4th annual Parliament Hill Ice Swimming Hootenanny, better known to its possibly masochistic participants…
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Last chance to enter MCS Big Sea Swim at Eastbourne
Entries closing Wednesday 13 July for Marine Conservation Society Big Sea Swim
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The art of pace versatility
From what I’ve observed, many swimmers have about three or four gears for their swimming: all out sprint, hard training…
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Santa Barbara Channel Swimming Association celebrates 10 years
This year, SBCSA celebrates ten years of supporting and sanctioning swims in the coastal region of Southern California
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In Cold Water, by Mike Humphreys
Mike Humphreys isn’t the first to fall for her siren call, nor will he be the last, but he has…
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Seven things to think about for open water swimming races in rough conditions
The first indication I had that the Spetses Swim* would be a little rougher than I’d anticipated was in the…
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Liane Llewellyn Hickling plans to be first to swim non-stop round Anglesey
Record breaking swim is expected to take more than 24 hours and cover over 70 miles
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Two in a row for Mark Deans at Red Bull Neptune Steps
Described as an ‘uphill swimming race’, the Red Bull Neptune Steps event is more of a cross between an open…
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How long do people have to train to swim the English Channel?
I was asked this question through the website Quora, and this is the answer I gave. If anyone who has…
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Sixth title for Sheppard at Lorne Pier to Pub
Australian open water swimmer Sam Sheppard grabbed a record equalling sixth victory in last weekend’s Lorne Pier to Pub, a…
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Can early morning swimming make you rich?
At the pool this morning I overheard a teacher giving his students a pep talk. It went something like this:…
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RLSS UK and British Triathlon launch partnership to support growth of safe open water swimming
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) and British Triathlon have announced a new three-year partnership to support the…
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Zone3 launches its 2016 range
Wetsuit and triathlon brand Zone 3 has just announced the launch of its new range for the season
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Meyer and Bruni take gold in first leg of 2016 World Cup
Alex Meyer and Rachele Bruni were the winners of the first leg of the 2016 FINA/HOSA 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup
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Bitter winds and vicious sleet batter swimmers at Eastern Bay Invitation International Ice Mile
The weather treated swimmers badly at the fourth Eastern Bay Invitation International Ice Mile Swim in Lough Dan, County Wicklow…
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Why I’ve signed up for a 31-mile pool swimming challenge
The other day I received an email that said, “would you like to join us in swimming 31 miles, in…
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How to race at both of the London Olympic swimming venues in 2016
Entries opened today for two very different swimming events – but both will be held at iconic sporting venues from…
