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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Trends in Outdoor Swimming Report – Available now
We are excited to launch of our first annual Trends in Outdoor Swimming Report. It includes findings from our survey…
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Restoration work at Britain’s oldest lido to commence in spring
After a successful local fundraising campaign, restoration work at Cleveland Pools, the UK’s oldest public lido, is finally set to…
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Trends in Outdoor Swimming #2 – Survey now live
Outdoor Swimmer’s first trends report, published in February 2021, revealed the huge importance swimmers put on their activity as a…
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Open water swimmer Ferry Weertman announces his retirement from elite competition
Dutch open water swimmer and Olympic gold medallist Ferry Weertman has announced his retirement from professional swimming. A competitor in…
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Speedo Mick joined by ice swimmers for 15-mile charity walk from Kendal to Carnforth
As you read this Michael Cullen is eight days away from completing his 2500-mile walk around the UK. Dressed only…
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Lewis Pugh completes Greenland protest swim to highlight climate crisis
UN Patron of the Oceans Lewis Pugh has completed his protest swim in Greenland ahead of the UN climate talks…
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Lords support growing campaign for clean and healthy rivers
The second reading of the Environment Bill saw peers discuss water quality and the levels of sewage entering rivers through…
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Epic Events partners with Aquasphere
Epic events & Chillswim, the teams behind a series of open water swim events which take place in the iconic…
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Marine Conservation Society’s annual Great British Beach Clean returns next week
The Marine Conservation Society is set to hold its annual Great British Beach Clean next week, with events running from…
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Neil Agius completes 52-hour marathon swim from Sicily to Malta
Maltese marathon swimmer Neil Agius entered the marathon swimming history books on 30 June, after completing a 125.6km, 52-hour swim…
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FINA to ‘review’ use of Soul Cap swim caps after backlash
The International Swimming Federation (FINA) have released an official statement in response to backlash it received over a decision to…
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Outdoors brands announce wetsuit upcycling scheme
Sustainable climbing brand Dirtbags have teamed up with Inland Sea to collect old wetsuits to upcycle into surfer and swimmer-friendly…
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Outdoor and indoor swimming venue reopening dates across the UK
The UK government and the devolved governments of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have announced provisional dates for the reopening…
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British open water swimmer Jack Burnell announces his retirement
Marathon swimmer Jack Burnell has called time on his open water career ahead of the Tokyo Olympic qualifier in May.…
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April issue out now
With open water venues and lidos in England reopening and indoor pools following next week, this issue we celebrate our…
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The Great British Skinny Dip returns for sixth year
Keen open-water swimmer and British Naturism member Dugie Eyton-Hughes on everything you need to know about this year's Great British…
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Wellbrock dominates to claim Olympic gold in men’s open water marathon swim
The men’s open water 10k race on Wednesday was dominated by one swimmer, world champion Florian Wellbrock. The German swimmer…
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Ana Marcela Cunha and Florian Wellbrock win 10k Marathon Swim Gold at Tokyo
Wellbrock dominates men's race to claim gold while Brazilian open water star Cunha finally adds Olympic gold to her medal…
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Michael Rice breaks SCAR Swim Challenge men’s record
Marathon swimmer Michael Rice claimed the men's SCAR Buckle at the 2021 SCAR Swim Challenge last week, after shattering the…
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Swim Ireland launch new membership category
Swim Ireland, the national governing body for swimming, diving and water polo in Ireland, have announced the launch of a…
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New Year, New Lockdown: reasons for outdoor swimmers to remain optimistic
So, as we all expected, the UK has entered into another national lockdown. The Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on…
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Zone3 announced as new water safety partner for RLSS UK
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has announced Zone3 as their new water safety partner. All RLSS UK…
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Outdoor Swimmer Shop launches – your one-stop shop for everything outdoor swimming
We believe that outdoor swimming should be for all. Adventure should be for everyone regardless of who they are, where…
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Brazil’s Ana Marcela Cunha takes Olympic gold in women’s 10k open water swim
On Tuesday in Tokyo, Brazilian open water star Ana Marcela Cunha finally claimed an Olympic medal, taking gold in the…
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Breca Swimrun announce Jersey as host for UK Swimrun Championship
Jersey will welcome 120 of the top swimrun athletes from the UK, joining the existing field of competitors on 4…
