FEATURES
In-depth features that celebrate the vibrant outdoor swimming community, spotlighting extraordinary individuals and their stories.
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Ayrshire swimmer Andy Donaldson completes first leg of his Oceans Seven Swim Challenge
We spoke to Andy Donaldson who has broken the British record for swimming the English Channel.
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On Sunday 7 August, Sally Minty-Gravett became the first person to swim the English Channel over six consecutive decades
We spoke to Sally Minty-Gravett about her ‘textbook’ sixth Channel crossing and the long journey it has taken to get…
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71-year-old Chris Pitman sets a new record with her solo round Jersey swim
On Saturday 13 August, Chris Pitman became the oldest person to swim solo around Jersey, with a time of 11…
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Wild swimming walks in Devon and East Dorset
Swim in a bend of the River Otter, on unspoilt beaches and beside willows in the beautiful River Stour. Sophie…
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How to plan an A to B swim
Is there an island you have always wanted to swim out to? A river that you have always wanted to…
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Adrian Sarchet completes 24-hour sea pool swim
Adrian Sarchet (aka. the ‘Sea Donkey’) has completed an epic 24-hour swim in La Vallette Bathing Pools, Guernsey, in a…
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Omie Dale’s favourite places to swim in London
Kit editor Omie Dale chooses her top three places to swim in London
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New world record for the longest single-event triathlon
Despite an exhausted stumble near the finish line, a new world record has been set for the longest distance single-event…
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Cancer survivor completes her ‘Sea to Summit Extreme’ challenge
Andrea Mason has become the fastest known person to swim the longest lakes and run the highest peaks in Wales,…
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From lengths to loughs: a leap from the pool to the open water
When her local swimming pool closed during the lockdowns in 2020, 16-year-old Jessika Robson didn't despair – she turned to…
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Eliza Radclyffe takes historic victory for female swimmers at the Dee Mile
16-year-old Eliza Radclyffe becomes the first woman to win the Dee Mile in skins – a race that women were once…
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Setting the Thames alight
A beautiful adventure at the annual 13-kilometre Thames Marathon Swim
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Volunteers sought for study on impact of outdoor swimming on mood and mental health
The University of Portsmouth and Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are launching a study to look at the impact of…
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The Great British Beach Clean is back!
The Marine Conservation Society’s annual Great British Beach Clean returns this 16-25 September 2022
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Legacy fund helps almost 6,000 children get free Swim Safe lessons this summer
A legacy fund set up in memory of a man who drowned in 2015 has allowed almost 6,000 children to…
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A Pink Wave: Nadia Ben Bahtane becomes the first person to swim from Taghazout to Agadir, Morroco
On 30 July 2022, Nadia Ben Bahtane became the first person to attempt a swim from Taghazout to Agadir, off…
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Siân Clement submits a new world record for the Original Triple Crown
Lion's mane jellyfish, an enormous spring tide and swimming for her mental health: Siân Clement shares the ups and downs…
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Solo female swimmer, Jasmine Harrison, on track to reach the Isle of Man later today
Jasmine Harrison is on track to reach the Isle of Man this evening, as part of her full length of…
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Diary of A Wandering Swimmer – a crawl from a llyn
Kate Gillwood takes part in an event and makes an ungainly exit By Kate Gillwood Kate Gillwood was born in…
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22-year-old British adventurer attempts Hellespont and Dardanelles swim
Louis Alexander is training to swim from Europe to Asia, across the Hellespont and Dardanelles, at the same age Lord…
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Watch ‘Silent River’ with Matt Moseley
Documentary short film ‘Silent River’ follows Matt Moseley, a world record breaking long-distance swimmer, as he attempts a 52-mile swim…
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Stop the pickling! A protest swim down the River Weser
Para swimmer and ice swimmer Tina Deeken and her partner Tobias Prüßner are nearing the end of their 202km swim…
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Greg Whyte returns to Thames to finish charity swim
Former Olympic pentathlete and ‘coach to the stars’, Greg Whyte has completed his charity swim down the non-tidal Thames
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The unseen history of Grange Lido
A lottery grant is bringing the fascinating history of Grange Lido to life this autumn
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Is it safe to swim in reservoirs?
Take part is a new independent survey to gather information about how safe – or risky – it is to swim…
