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Worthing based triathlete swims 19 miles to Rampion Offshore Wind Farm and back again
On 12 September, Worthing-based triathlete Nikki Gatland completed an epic challenge: swimming 19 miles to the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm…
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Are our rivers fit to swim in?
The Rivers Trust hosted a day of intensive monitoring at Warleigh Weir on the River Avon on Tuesday to acquire…
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Jaimie Monahan completes first ever Quadruple Manhattan Swim
Marathon and ice swimmer Jaimie Monahan has become the first person in history to complete a quadruple circumnavigation of Manhattan.…
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Campaigner and mermaid crowdfunds to publish children’s book
After rescuing a cow while swimming the length of the non-tidal River Thames dressed as a mermaid in 2018 for…
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Huub aim for £1 million in crowdfunding campaign
On Monday 26 October, wetsuit and triathlon brand Huub launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise a minimum of £250,000 to…
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Swim England express ‘dismay and frustration’ at decision to keep pools closed
Swim England chief executive Jane Nickerson has expressed her ‘dismay and frustration’ at the Government’s “appalling” decision to postpone the…
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Ed Accura releases new feature film documentary: A Film Called Blacks Can’t Swim
“Is it a cultural or physical thing?” This is the question posed by Ed Accura, co-founder of the Black Swimming…
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Sports brand Head acquires Zoggs
Leading global Sporting Goods Group HEAD has announced its acquisition of swim brand Zoggs. HEAD swimming and Zoggs will be…
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“I didn’t make it across the English Channel – but training for it bought me time”
Training alone for hours on end in cold, rough seas, battling currents, swells and jellyfish, all in the knowledge that…
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Black Swimming Association hiring three part-time volunteer roles
The Black Swimming Association (BSA) have put out a call for three part-time volunteer roles as they look to spread…
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Coronavirus: which lidos and outdoor pools are open?
Since the Government announced that outdoor pools and lidos could re-open from Saturday 11 July 2021, many facilities have gradually…
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LIDO: a short film by Angela Bruce
Directed by Angela Elvira Bruce Hampstead Heath’s Lido is an oasis in an urban metropolis to many Londoners. The pool,…
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Swim England cancels all its events for 2020
Swim England, the National Governing Body for swimming in England, announced on 27 May that it has cancelled all its…
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Sh2out publish new coronavirus guidance for outdoor swimmers and venues
Following government announcements that outdoor swimming is a permitted form of exercise, Sh2out has published new guidance for both outdoor…
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When will pools re-open? Latest coronavirus updates
For outdoor swimmers who rely on swimming pools, whether to train and keep fit for open water events, to exercise,…
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Swim England publishes guidelines to help pools return to ‘new normal’
Swimmers could be required to arrive at pools having booked in advance and dressed ready to swim as part of…
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“I’m not ‘ready’ for the first time in years”: life as an extreme swimmer unable to swim
Extreme swimmer Sam Penny shares how he's coping as a record-breaking swimmer not able to swim
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John West Great North Swim & SwimRun cancelled due to coronavirus
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the John West Great North Swim & SwimRun set to take place on 5 –…
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Welsh swimmer raises over £5000 for NHS after 21-mile swim in endless pool
A Welsh swim coach has raised over £5000 for the NHS after swimming 21 miles in his endless pool. Dave…
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Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh swims in Antarctic subglacial lake
Lewis Pugh, a British-South African born endurance swimmer has completed a record-breaking swim in Antarctica to highlight the impact climate…
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Announcing our reader-nominated outdoor swimming Swim Stars
We are proud to announce the winners of our 2020 Swims Stars awards, who were voted for by our readers…
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Endurance swimmer Tracy Clark urges swimmers to take part in Swimathon 2020
Endurance swimmer Tracy Clark who lost her father and two friends to cancer is urging swimmers in Norfolk to take…
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Swimmers voice concerns over proposals to introduce ‘applied charging’ at Hampstead Heath Ponds
The City of London Corporation is consulting with swimmers on plans to introduce “applied charging” at Hampstead Heath’s three Bathing…
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Outdoor Swimmer launches new swimrun magazine section, Swimrunner
In recognition of the growing popularity of swimrun and the interest in the sport from outdoor swimmers, the team behind…
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Getting to know Decathlon and their swim brand, Nabaiji
We recently caught up with Kornel Pintara, a keen swimmer and Commercial Leader for water sports at Decathlon, to find…
