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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Homeless boy swims from Robben Island to Big Bay
Former homeless boy and refugee, Thabiso Molefi, a 19-year old from Cape Town, South Africa, has completed the open-water crossing…
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Swimmers to raise funds for mental health by baring all
The inaugural SW Skinny returns for 2020 after a hugely successful public skinny dip event at Summerleaze Beach in Cornwall…
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Love of the wild! February issue of Outdoor Swimmer out now
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we spread the love in the February issue of Outdoor Swimmer magazine as we…
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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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Swim 100 x 100s with the Outdoor Swimmer team
We're organising a 100 x 100m swim at Charlton Lido on 1 March 2020
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Steph Horner wins double at 2019 Barbados Open Water Festival
Pan Am Medallist and three-time Olympian, Stephanie Horner, battled through a thunderstorm to claim victory in the 1.5k and 10k…
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Ice Cold and Free! December issue of Outdoor Swimmer magazine
The new issue of Outdoor Swimmer magazine is on sale now!
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Kendal Mountain Festival Outdoor Swimming Session 2019 – Highlights and pictures
Last weekend, Outdoor Swimmer’s Jonathan Cowie and Ella Foote had the privilege of hosting the 2019 Kendal Mountain Festival Dryrobe…
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International athletes head to UK for Commonwealth Festival of Lifesaving 2019
Today, more than 160 international athletes from 14 countries will be competing in the 2019 Commonwealth Festival of Lifesaving at…
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New Zealand adds 14th event to Global Swim Series
New Zealand has added a 14th Global Swim Series event - the Red Beach Swim - to its open water…
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Olympians urge people to swim for loved ones at Swimathon 2020
Team GB swimming stars Mark Foster and Duncan Goodhew have urged people to sign up to Swimathon 2020 and swim…
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New generation of hydroelectric dams to place ‘tremendous pressure’ on Europe’s river ecosystems
Plans to introduce a new generation of hydroelectric dams across Europe would put ‘tremendous pressure’ on river ecosystems and should…
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Wild in the City! Sneak preview of the January issue of Outdoor Swimmer
January issue of Outdoor Swimmer on sale now
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Merry Dip-mas!
Fancy dress, cold water and an adrenaline-fueled dash into the sea with hundreds of people. Find a winter dip near…
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Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival 2019 – Highlights and pictures
Last Sunday (14 July) we welcomed more than 1200 swimmers along with their friends and families to the new look…
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Against All Odds – August issue of Outdoor Swimmer out now!
The August issue of Outdoor Swimmer magazine could be subtitled Against the Odds. Flushed with the success of the Outdoor…
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Richard Royal claims first Humber 2-way swim
Richard Royal, who last year completed the first documented swim from the former pirate radio station platform of Sealand, is…
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Join us for a wild swim
Join the Outdoor Swimmer team for wild swims at Hampstead Ponds and the West Reservoir
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Sink or Swim
New reality TV show sees celebrities take on an English Channel relay
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New Frog Graham Round FKT
Ben Abdelnoor sets Fastest Known Time for the Lake District swimming and fell running challenge
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September issue out now!
Our Adventure issue brings you a selection of stories from around the globe to inspire your own adventures, big and…
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New world record for swim across The Wash
Alex Begg swam across The Wash in 5 hours 11 minutes to set a new world record
