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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Stumble and “rookie error” cost Dan Fogg top prize at BEST FEST
The GB open water swimming team took full advantage of last week’s BEST FEST open water swimming festival to pack in…
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TotallyTween encourages youngsters into the open water
As part of its summer “Get Fit For Fun” campaign,TotallyTween, a secure new digital platform for 8 to12 year olds…
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Team Sea Hawks sets new world record
The Indian amateur open water swim team The Sea Hawks set a new world record this month for the longest open watersix-man relay in the…
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Four swimmers selected to represent India at FINA World Championships
The 10km and 5km races at the Goa Swimmathon last weekend were used as the official selection process for the…
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Do you want ice with that?
What to do if you need to acclimatise yourself to cold water but live on the coast of India where…
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Foreign talent dominates at Swim the Swan in Perth
The competition for selection for Kazan and Olympic qualification began in earnest yesterday at the Swim the Swan 10km race…
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Record numbers for third Big Chill Swim
With an icy wind tearing off the snow-covered mountains, climbing down the steps into the water was almost an inviting…
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World’s highest swim record attempt meets with challenges
The group of seven South African swimmers attempting to beat Lewis Pugh’s record for the world’s highest swim have released…
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HOWSC moves into new home in Marlow
Just four years after a devastating fire completely gutted the historic Marlow Rowing Club, a new Water Sports Hub was…
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Wendy Trehiou completes first ever crossing from St Malo to Jersey
Between 9 and 10 August, Jersey resident Wendy Trehiou became the first person to complete the 36-mile swim between St…
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Pop Acev and Franco take gold in Macedonia
The fourth leg of the FINA Open Water Swimming Grand Prix took place on 29 August in Lake Ohrid, Macedonia
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Denmark to bid to host World Cup Open Water Swimming events
Following the successful hosting of a League European de Natation (LEN) Open Water Swimming Cup event in Copenhagen last weekend,…
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New record set for round Jersey swim
Ross Wisby has set a new record for the fastest circumnavigation of the island of Jersey. His new time of…
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Neil Faudemer completes Guernsey to Jersey swim at fifth attempt
Neil Faudemer has become the second person in history to swim from Guernsey to Jersey, in a time of 14…
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Young talent shines at Windermere Cross Lake Swim
Woolen swim suits were out in full force at the weekend, as swimmers in the Lake District took part in…
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New government to ban open water swimming
In a move sure to anger outdoor lovers, whichever party wins the next general election looks set to ban open…
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Big Chill Swim selected as IWSA World Cup event
Winter swimming championship the Big Chill Swim has been selected as one of the inaugural events of the 2015-2016 International…
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Dramatic end to Davina McCall’s swim stirs emotions among swimmers
Earlier today dramatic footage emerged of Davina McCall being carried from Windermere after a 1.5 mile swim in water of…
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First Oceanman series race entries open
Entries are now open for the first race in the Oceanman championship series which takes place in Spain and Italy…
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Alex Meyer cruises to victory in Barbados
US swimmer and Olympian Alex Meyer swam to a convincing victory in the 5km race of the third Barbados Open…
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Yannick Agnel signs with arena
Aquatic sports brand Arena announced today it has signed a new sponsorship agreement with the current Olympic and World 200m…
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UK Cold Water Swimming Championships to raise funds to provide safe water worldwide
The organisers of the sixth UK Cold Water Swimming Championships, which take place at Tooting Bec Lido, south London, on…
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New Windermere Record
Dr Julie Bradshaw MBE is not most people and has a long track record in distance butterfly swimming, and so…
