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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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…
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Waschburger and Bridi take gold at Lac Megantic
Andreas Waschburger and Arianna Bridi triumph in the fifth leg of the FINA/HOSA Marathon Swimming World Cup
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Sharon Van Rouwendaal takes gold in the Olympic 10km marathon swim
In a race that she dominated from an early break in the third lap 1 hour 18 mins into the…
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Anna Wardley terminates Balearic Swim due to jellyfish
Anna Wardley, who in 2013 became only the fourth person to swim all the way around the Isle of Wight,…
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Cirencester Open Air Swimming Pool re-opens today after £750,0000 refurbishment
Built in 1869, Cirencester Open Air Swimming Pool is believed to be the second oldest outdoor swimming pool in the…
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Heron Lake is definitely open for swimming
Despite some reports to the contrary, Heron Lake is open for swimming
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Record breaking Channel swimmer Cindy Nicholas dies aged 58
Cindy Nicholas, a record-breaking Canadian marathon swimmer and one of the greatest English Channel swimmers, has passed away at the…
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Save The Bay Swim celebrates 40 years
At the first outing of the Save The Bay Swim, in 1977, participants had to be transported in boats to…
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Current issue
Check out what's in our June/July 2016 issue
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STA Launches National Water Safety Week
STA, a UK charity dedicated to the teaching of swimming, lifesaving and survival techniques, is launching its second annual national…
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Payne qualifies for third Olympics
The start line of the 10km marathon swimming events at Rio 2016 is now complete after a weekend of racing…
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Sally Minty-Gravett awarded MBE
Renowned marathon swimmer Sally Minty-Gravett has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for her services to…
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24 miles in 24 hours: the open water version
On mid-summer’s eve, six solo swimmers, nine pairs and five teams will set off on a 24 hour, one mile…
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FINA 10km World Cup: action moves to Hungary
The third leg of the FINA/HOSA 10km Marathon World Cup takes place tomorrow morning in Balatonfüred, Hungary. The World Cup…
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Radford and Webby denied Rio places
Swimming New Zealand have decided that they will not nominate any open water swimmers to be considered for selection to the…
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Gold for Ruffini and Bruni in Hungary
It was a double win for Italy on Saturday, with Simone Ruffini and Rachele Bruni taking gold in the men’s…
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Petition calls on Swimming NZ to overturn Radford and Webby decision
Swimmers and supporters of Kane Radford and Charlotte Webby have taken to social media following Swimming New Zealand’s controversial decision not…
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Birthday swimmer to be youngest at Great North Swim
Tilly Barlow turns 12 on 11 June 2016, the same day as the Great North Swim, making her the youngest…
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Radford wins appeal to swim at Rio
Kane Radford has won his appeal to overturn Swimming New Zealand’s decision not to send him to Rio. Radford had…
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New Poole Ocean Swim to include “how far can you swim in 90 minutes challenge?”
John Lunt has announced a new early season ocean swim at Poole, in Dorset, on 21 May.
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Zone3 plans global expansion for 2014
Wetsuit and triathlon brand Zone3 says it plans to expand internationally in 2014
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Swimovate to be official timing sponsor for LEN European Aquatic Championships, London 2016
Swimovate Ltd, the manufacturer of the PoolMate range of lap-counting watches, has been appointed as the official timing sponsor for…
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Sean Conway announces his latest challenge: circumnavigating mainland Britain
Adventurer Sean Conway, who made is name in the open water swimming world through his length of Britain swim, as…
