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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Walter Poenisch inducted to ISHOF, 39 years after historic Cuba swim
One of history’s most remarkable swimmers, and swims, has finally been recognised by the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF)
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Colin Hill inducted in International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame
Chillswim founder honoured for his achievements as an organiser of open water swimming events
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Sea Hawks Set New Record For Longest Relay Swim
The Sea Hawks have completed a 1000km relay swim from the Gateway of India in Mumbai to Mangalore, dedicated to…
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Ben Hooper abandons Atlantic Swim
In a Facebook post dated 15 December, Ben Hooper announced that he was abandoning his attempt to swim every mile…
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Michael Ventre seeks corporate backing for New York to London swim
Michael estimates the 3,800-mile swim will take him between four and seven months.
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Keri-anne Payne calls time on her professional racing career
Posting a picture of a handwritten note on Twitter, Olympic silver medallist Keri-anne Payne has announced her retirement from competitive…
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Royal Life Saving Society UK and British Triathlon announce joint strategy to set standards and grow safe open water swimming.
British Triathlon and the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), are launching a new partnership and strategy to help support…
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That was quick: Keri-anne Payne enters first post-retirement race
A lot of elite swimmers, when they hang up their costumes and goggles, take a long break away from the…
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February/March issue of H2Open out now!
Check out our brand new issue.
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Human Race Events acquired by Le Tour de France organisers
ASO enter UK mass participation market
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Dates announced for next year’s 20 Bridges Swim Around Manhattan
New York Open Water (NYOW) has announced four dates in 2017 for its 20 Bridges Swim Around Manhattan.
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Splash Mob: Calling all London outdoor swimmers!
Join the campaign to save the King's Cross Pond Club
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It’s called the ‘Clean Half’ for a reason
While Tropical Storm Aere threatened to disrupt this year’s 15km Clean Half open water swim in Hong Kong, conditions on…
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Great Swim announces new SwimRun event
The company behind the Great Swim Series has announced it will be introducing SwimRun to its programme in 2017.
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Double World Cup victory for Italy in Hong Kong
Ruffini and Bruni take gold in final leg of FINA/HOSA Marathon Swimming World Cup
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Madswimmers take on the Dead Sea
Team of international swimmers aim to break record for world's lowest swim
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Bruni and Ruffini crowned 2016 FINA/HOSA World Cup winners
Double win for Italy as Simone Ruffini and Rachele Bruni take series gold
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Thousands take to the open water for inaugural Swim Serpentine
New event in Hyde Park attracts first-timers as well as hosting British Open Water Swimming Championships
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Ben Hooper sets off from Senegal, aiming for Brazil
British adventure swimmer Ben Hooper has finally set off on the challenge of a lifetime. He’s attempting to become the…
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Portuguese man of war washes up on UK beaches
Deadly sea creatures stranded on UK beaches
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Madswimmers complete record-breaking Dead Sea swim
An international team of swimmers have broken the record for the the lowest-ever swim
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Take a cold plunge for a hot dinner
If you’ve got a cold water challenge coming up this winter, here’s a chance to get a little bit of…
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Winner of the August/September H2Open/Selkie Reader Photo Contest
As ever, it was a difficult decision choosing the winner of our H2Open / Selkie Reader Photo Contest. From over 100…
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Kickstarter campaign for GPS device that talks to you while you swim
Platysens, a Hong Kong-based start-up, has come up with a device that can help you keep track of your open…
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Forty hours of non-stop swimming for Parkinson’s
On 26 July 2016, Adam Ellenstein staggered out of the water at SS Sicamous Heritage Park a little more than…
