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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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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Swim businesses offer support during Covid-19 crisis
Despite the significant financial impact Covid-19 is having on business as usual, it hasn’t stopped some swimming businesses stepping in…
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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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RNLI urges public not to sea swim
The RNLI are advising the public that they should not take part in any water-based activities on or in the…
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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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Downstream – episode 2
Welcome to episode two of downstream – our new series of Jackanory for swimmers. In these strange times long-distance mental…
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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…
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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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Life in lockdown: exercises to keep your body fit for swimming
With the UK being told to stay at home, we share some exercises to keep your body strong for when…
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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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What it’s like to be an elite swimmer in lockdown: Team GB’s Alice Dearing
What is it like to be an elite athlete and see your Olympic dreams put on hold? Team GB open…
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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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How coronavirus will impact outdoor swimming
Not only is coronavirus frightening in itself, the changes it’s forced on society, and the speed with which those changes…
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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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Waves of Swimspiration – The Movie
Share a 15 second video of swimspiration that offers a wave of thanks and gratitude to everyone doing their bit…
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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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Breaking boundaries: March issue of Outdoor Swimmer out now!
We are so excited to introduce this month’s issue, which celebrates the diversity of the outdoor swimming community around the…
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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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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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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!
