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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FINA launches mass participation
FINA, the international governing body for swimming, plans to run a series of mass participation open water swimming events alongside…
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Marathon Swimmers Federation announces winners of 2015 awards
The Marathon Swimmers Federation awards recognise achievement and commitment of marathon swimmers, as voted for by members of the Marathon…
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Swimrun comes to Ireland with 54km race
Swimrun continues to spread from its spiritual home of Sweden, with a new race scheduled to take place in County…
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New documentary celebrates Alan Corcoran’s pioneering Irish coastline swim for charity
Back in 2019, Alan Corcoran became the first person to swim the entire Irish coastline to raise money for cancer…
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Ex Army Captain Adam Diver takes on challenge to cross the Irish Sea in a world first
The record-breaking swim from the mainland to the Isle of Man aims to raise awareness of mental health whilst also…
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Brand new sports programme to improve diversity in triathlons
LimeLight sports club and BADU Sports have joined forces to launch a brand-new programme to empower children and young people…
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Join the World’s largest charity fundraising swim
Team GB Olympic swimming heroes, Mark Foster and Duncan Goodhew, are encouraging the nation to jump in and make a…
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Shipping now: Trends in Outdoor Swimming 2022
We’ve spent the last few months analysing the data from our Attitudes to Outdoor Swimming survey and talking to experts…
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Outdoor Swimmer at the Rivers Trust Conference
Our founder Simon Griffiths will be joining a panel of experts to discuss “Rivers Fit to Swim In” at the…
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Marathon Swims launches new Spring Swims event at Hillingdon Lido this April
Marathon Swims is the ultimate swimming challenge to open the season, and it's back with some exciting news.
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New NOWCA Wild app supports safety of wild swimmers
This year, NOWCA will be launching a new app which aims to support the safety of wild swimmers. Named NOWCA…
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Outdoor Swimmer appoints Ella Foote as new Editor
We are thrilled to announce Ella Foote has been appointed as the new Editor of Outdoor Swimmer, overseeing our print,…
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New short film tells story of how sea swimming helped with cancer diagnosis
An inspiring new short film has been released which tells the story of how one woman used outdoor swimming as…
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Speedo takes action for equality in the water with launch of Swim United
It's a purpose-led programme developed alongside Better and supported by the BSA to make swimming more equitable.
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Bantham Swoosh and Dart 10K return in 2022 with new organisers
After a couple of years away, the much-loved Bantham Swoosh and Dart 10K will be returning in 2022, with tickets…
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Celebrities help Cleveland Pools Crowdfunder
Cleveland Pools Trust, with the help of six celebrities, has launched a month-long Crowdfunder to finish restoration on Britain's oldest…
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World records smashed in Poland at the 4th IISA World Championships
This week, eight swimmers representing IISA Great Britain travelled to Glogow, Poland to compete in the 4th IISA World Championships.…
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Second river swimming site in the UK up for consultation in Oxford – have your say
DEFRA has decided to put forward an application for designated bathing water status on the River Thames in Oxford for…
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Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim festival wins top rated swimming event for 4th year in Racecheck Awards
We're delighted to see Racecheck have today announced that the Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival has won the Top Rated…
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Galway swimmer to take on the length of the River Shannon in memory of late brother
This summer, Aidan Sheridan will set out to swim the entire length of the River Shannon in Ireland in memory…
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Ice Sevens swimmer Kate Steels wins WOWSA Award for Woman of the Year
We're thrilled to see Kate Steels win the WOWSA Award for Woman of the Year.
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RNLI’s message on cold water risks
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) are reminding swimmers and dippers to be aware of the risks after revealing that…
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Shotgun cartridges, false toenails and a bus chair all found on UK beaches last year
Shotgun cartridges, a bus chair, false toenails and a CCTV camera are among some of the oddest items found by…
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Devon Vicar plans 40 sea swims for Lent to raise money for homeless
Devon Vicar, Father Gary Deighton is planning to do 40 sea swims for Lent, despite not liking cold water.
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Cold water success at 10th Eastern Bay Invitational International Ice Mile Swim
Swimmers John Ryan and Ned Denison finished in a dead heat, in the cold
