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News from the world of outdoor swimming. Stay updated with stories and events that matter to the swim community.
- Watch our webinar about open water swimming events: all you need to knowby Outdoor SwimmerAm I a strong enough swimmer to enter an open water swimming event? How do I train? Are events only for super fast swimmers? (spoiler alert: they’re not). Join our upcoming virtual event for expert advice on entering an open water event.
- GLL teams up with Diabetes UK for Swim22by Abigail WhyteSwim22 challengers can now benefit from discounted leisure centre membership, free training events and training advice through Diabetes UK’s new collaboration with leisure operator GLL.
- New Spring yoga and wild swimming retreat in the Lake Districtby Outdoor SwimmerThe Zest Life Yoga and Wild Swimming Retreat promises guided swims in amazing swimming locations in the Lake District as well as daily yoga sessions and tasty, wholesome meals.
- Amber Fillary smashes three World Records in Norwayby Abigail WhyteSouth African free diver Amber Fillary has broken the world record for the longest distance under ice on a single breath.
- Flexibility and buoyancy: Zoggs new wetsuit range is out nowby Outdoor SwimmerFeaturing Yamomoto neoprene and customisable cuff length, Zoggs new range of open water and triathlon wetsuits have hit the market.
- Vindication Swim: new film celebrates Mercedes Gleitzeby Simon GriffithsIn cinemas from 8 March, the Vindication Swim is a beautiful celebration of overcoming the odds
- Deakin & Blue bring deadstock to lifeby Ella FooteFrom one swimsuit to a successful sustainable brand and stylish swimwear collection, Outdoor Swimmer meets Deakin and Blue founder Rosie Cook
- Ballot for Marathon Swims 2024by Outdoor SwimmerThe ballot for places in the 2024 edition of Marathon Swims opens on 29 February and runs until 2 April.
- New report from The Rivers Trust reveals the unhealthy state of our riversby Abigail WhyteNot a single stretch of river in England and Northern Ireland has good overall health, reveals The Rivers Trust in their latest State of Our Rivers Report.
- Amber Fillary heads back to Norway for second attempt at under-ice swim recordby Abigail WhyteFreediver Amber Fillary hopes for a successful second attempt at breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest distance under ice on a single breath.
- Protecting Windermere’s iconic yet fragile ecologyby Abigail WhyteOn 20 March, PhD researcher Taylor Butler-Eldridge from the University of Exeter is hosting the second Windermere Science Evening at the Old Laundry Theatre in Bowness, where guests can learn about the current conditions of Windermere, and what can be done to help improve this iconic yet fragile ecology.
- An evening of swimrun adventures with Alex Staniforthby Abigail WhyteNew film ‘Head Above Water’ explores Alex Staniforth’s journey of identity and discovery while completing the Frog Graham, Britain’s ultimate swimrun challenge