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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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…
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Watch, Read, Listen: SwimOut podcast
New series of SwimOut podcast out now
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Cornish teenager completes demanding Eddystone to Plymouth swim challenge
15-year-old, Lowenna North has become the youngest person to complete the 14-mile Eddystone to Plymouth swim challenge.
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“A swimming challenge in memory of Dad, my hero”
Twickenham resident, Andy Spencer, is halfway through a year-long swimming challenge – 365 miles in 365 days in memory of his…
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My first open water swimming event
Travel writer Phoebe Smith tells us about her first open water swimming event – a half-mile potter along the River Thames…
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Racing the tide: an epic 62-mile swim around the Isle of Wight
An Army Neurosurgeon and Major are undertaking a non-stop 62-mile swim around the Isle of Wight, racing the summer tide…
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Professor Greg Whyte takes on Thames swim world record
The swimming coach who helped David Walliams complete an epic swim on the River Thames for Sports Relief in 2011…
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Local community delivers RLSS Water Smart Award
Volunteers teach school children the basics of open water safety
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Sarah Thomas sets new North Channel crossing record
US marathon swimmer, Sarah Thomas, has set a North Channel record by becoming the first person to complete a two-way,…
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SaveTheWye
This weekend (8-10 July), SaveTheWye is hosting numerous events along the river to spread a sobering message – that we…
