NEWS
The latest news from the world of outdoor swimming. Stay updated with stories and events that matter to the swim community.
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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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Callum Eade becomes the 100th person to cross the North Channel
Callum Eade of New Zealand became the 100th person to cross the North Channel between Ireland and Scotland on 8…
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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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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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Bit sharky swimming in British waters?
Headlines about the first shark attack in Britain might better be reworded as most fished shark in the world bit…
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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…
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Get involved with the Lakes to London virtual challenge
Join Her Spirit's six-week virtual challenge by swimming any distance between 1km and 500km and help raise £100,000 for Breast…
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Around the Bays in 80 Days: take on a new Lake District swim challenge!
Calvert Lakes invite you to partake in an exhilarating new Lake District swim challenge, which is open to all levels…
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Outdoor Swimmer partners with Climategames
Outdoor Swimmer has partnered with Climategames to encourage subscribers to challenge themselves while helping to restore the planet. Our mission…
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Fluitō transforms the sport of swimming and para swimming into a public art installation this summer
An immersive public art installation called Fluitō is coming to Birmingham 2022 Festival this July.
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The Ocean Film Festival returns this autumn
Unexpected wildlife encounters, unimaginable feats of endurance and intrepid underwater exploration: The Ocean Film Festival returns this Sep-Nov 2022, bringing…
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A geographical swimming challenge: 10 wild swims in 10 counties
A couple from Bedfordshire have completed an outdoor swimming challenge that was as much about geography as it was about…
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World Drowning Prevention Day 2022
‘Do one thing to prevent drowning’ is the key message in this year’s World Drowning Prevention Day 2022.
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Take the plunge with WaterAid and transform lives
WaterAid’s flagship swimming event, Swim Marathon, is back with a splash for its third year.
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Swimming the Queen’s Baton relay
Lauren Sharp swims the Queen's Baton across Taplow Lake as part of the 2022 Commonwealth Games relay
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Sun protection for swimmers
Channel swimmer and melanoma survivor, Dan Whitaker explains why sun protection for swimmers is vital in winter as well as…
