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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Flexibility and buoyancy: Zoggs new wetsuit range is out now
Featuring Yamomoto neoprene and customisable cuff length, Zoggs new range of open water and triathlon wetsuits have hit the market.
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Vindication Swim: new film celebrates Mercedes Gleitze
In cinemas from 8 March, the Vindication Swim is a beautiful celebration of overcoming the odds
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Deakin & Blue bring deadstock to life
From one swimsuit to a successful sustainable brand and stylish swimwear collection, Outdoor Swimmer meets Deakin and Blue founder Rosie…
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Ballot for Marathon Swims 2024
The ballot for places in the 2024 edition of Marathon Swims opens on 29 February and runs until 2 April.
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New report from The Rivers Trust reveals the unhealthy state of our rivers
Not a single stretch of river in England and Northern Ireland has good overall health, reveals The Rivers Trust in…
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Amber Fillary heads back to Norway for second attempt at under-ice swim record
Freediver Amber Fillary hopes for a successful second attempt at breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest distance under…
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Protecting Windermere’s iconic yet fragile ecology
On 20 March, PhD researcher Taylor Butler-Eldridge from the University of Exeter is hosting the second Windermere Science Evening at…
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An evening of swimrun adventures with Alex Staniforth
New film 'Head Above Water' explores Alex Staniforth’s journey of identity and discovery while completing the Frog Graham, Britain's ultimate…
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Hector Pardoe bags a Bronze and an Olympic spot at the World Aquatic Championships
Marathon swimmer Hector Pardoe has won a Bronze medal and a GB spot at the Paris Olympics after competing in…
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February in the swim community
NOWCA and Mental Health Swims give us the lowdown on what they're up to this month, from showcasing safe outdoor…
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GB Ice Swimming Championships 2024: Popular and Successful
Cold water swimming returned to the beautiful and historic Sandford Lido on 6 and 7 January 2024 with the International…
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Biodegradable wetsuits are here!
An industry first, ZONE3 are launching a biodegradable wetsuit – and it won’t disappear as you swim! Ella Foote meets…
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Breakthrough winter relay in the English Channel
Fresh from his team's record-breaking relay in the English Channel, ice and endurance swimmer John Myatt spoke to us about…
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Outdoor Swimmer columnists Sophie Etheridge and Sarah Thomas nominated ‘Woman of the Year’
Adaptive swimmer Sophie Etheridge and marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas – both columnists for the magazine – are among an impressive…
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New swimming headphones with bone conduction technology
The OpenSwim Pro is Shokz' first Bluetooth and MP3 compatible sports headphone made with bone conduction technology, an open ear…
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Oldest person to earn a Triple Crown
Ed Horne tackles 20 Bridges in 'life-threatening' rainstorm. Brooklyn-based journalist Margaret Hetherman reports.
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How to recycle your swimwear
Sustainable and inclusive swimwear brand Deakin & Blue want your old swimsuits!
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New app for finding swimming spots in the UK
A new app that allows users to upload swimming spots for the outdoor community to see and explore has launched…
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2024 trends that are helping to save our seas
From sustainable and affordable tinned fish and upcycling clothing to on-trend jellyfish, the Marine Conservation Society rounds up some of…
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Enter the Outdoor Swimming Society’s prize draw
The Outdoor Swimmer Society has some incredible prizes on offer for their Christmas Cracker Crowdfunder, including an ice bath, a…
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Swimmers wanted for period drama
A feature film is on the lookout for swimmers to take part in a period drama, shooting in Nottinghamshire in…
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Iconic Caribbean island-to-island swim under new ownership
Sponge Marketing & Events, in partnership with SwimTrek, have announced the new ownership of the Nevis to St Kitts Cross…
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Announcing The Really Cold Swim Championships
Are you up for some really cold swimming this winter? Check out this new cold water swimming event, a joint…
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dryrobe® launches Adapt – a change robe designed with wheelchair users in mind
Leading outdoor change robe brand dryrobe® launches world’s first adaptive robe at the 2023 ISA World Para Surfing Championships in…
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Surfers Against Sewage calls for action after survey finds poor water quality at popular inland bathing sites
Water quality monitoring shows many popular bathing sites would fall short of acceptable pollution limits but there are plenty of…
