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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Greg Whyte joins Elivar as their new Sports Nutrition Expert
Greg Whyte, Professor of Applied Sport and Exercise Science at Liverpool John Moores University and Director of Performance at the Centre…
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SOWSA withdraws Scottish Open Water Swimming Association proposal
UPDATE 2pm, 7 February: In a Facebook post this afternoon, SOWSA have withdrawn their proposal to create the Scottish Open Water…
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Breca adds Loch Gu Loch to its race calendar
Swimrun event organiser Breca have added a monster challenge to their race calendar. The Breca ‘Loch Gu Loch’ swimrun will…
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SwimQuest launches skills hub sessions
Swimming holiday company SwimQuest has started a skills hub providing skills workshops, remote coaching and bespoke training plans. The hub…
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SwimQuest Philippines 2019 Announced
SwimQuest Swimming Holidays this week announced The Philippines as a new destination for 2019. Based at the luxurious Atmosphere resort…
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Beth French at Kendal Mountain Festival UK Tour
Missed the Kendal Mountain Festival in November? No worries! The 2018 UK tour is hitting the road, and Beth French…
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Applications Open for This Girl Can Henley Swim!
Inspired by This Girl Can, the national campaign designed to get more women and girls active, Henley Swim are once again…
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Bertola and Biagioli take gold in first FINA UltraMarathon race
The rebranded FINA UltraMarathon Swim Series 2018, formerly the Open Water Grand Prix, kicked off in Coronda Santa Fe in Argentina…
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Seasickness while swimming and how to decide when enough is enough
I've just had my first experience of sea sickness while swimming. It wasn't fun.
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Swimathon breaks £50 million fundraising target. Sets sights on growing open water events.
If you took part in Swimathon at the end of April, you will have helped the foundation reach its life-time…
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Not as easy as falling off a log
Ross Edgley attempted to swim from St Lucia to Martinique - while towing a 40kg log!
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The 6th Eastern Bay Ice Mile
The 6th Eastern Bay Ice Mile welcomed 16 swimmers to Lough Dan on a cold, wet, windy Saturday morning on…
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Expedition Beach Clean – Isle of Mull
Adventure tour operator Shane Wasik of Basking Shark Scotland is calling for volunteers and funds for a beach clean expedition…
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Vampire Swim international blood drive
Vampire Swim’s international blood drive by open water swimmers worldwide is now underway. The Swim is an informal open water…
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Ana Marcela Cunha honoured by IMSHOF
The International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame (IMSHOF) has announced its first 2019 honouree, Brazilian open water star Ana Marcela…
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Swimmers raise money to rebuild Divers Cove
Swimmers have launched a campaign to raise money to rebuild Divers Cove after the open water swimming venue was broken…
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Win a copy of Haunts of the Black Masseur
Published over 25 years ago, Haunts of the Black Masseur: The Swimmer as Hero by Charles Sprawson has just been…
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IMSHOF welcomes class of 2018
The International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame inducted 16 new members at its 2018 Honouree Award Ceremony, which was held…
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Zoggs to launch swimwear made from ocean waste
Protecting our oceans is an issue close to swimmers’ hearts. So good news from leading swimwear brand Zoggs, who have…
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Swimming around the Old Man of Stoer
The Old Man of Stoer is one of Scotland’s most iconic sea stacks. Set against the wild Sutherland coastline, it…
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First race in FINA UltraMarathon 2018
The FINA UltraMarathon Swim Series 2018, formerly known as the FINA Open Water Grand Prix, kicks off this weekend in Coronda…
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Getting an MBE is as easy as sitting on a beach
Freda Streeter awarded an MBE for services to open water swimming
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Ross Edgley to finish Great British Swim on 4 November
On Sunday 4 November Ross Edgley will finish his epic circumnavigation of the British Isles. Accompanied by more than 300…
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Dan Abel announces 34k Round the Rock Rarotonga marathon swim
Outdoor Swimmer contributor, swim coach and water advocate Dan Abel, will attempt a 34km swim circumnavigation of Rarotonga, the main…
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Piling work to disrupt Dover Harbour training this year
Are you doing a solo or relay Channel swim this year and planning on training in Dover Harbour? If so,…
