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First swim across The Wash since 1976

On 22 July 2018, Robert Howlett and Steve Riches became the first to soloists under traditional rules to swim across The Wash since 1976.

Samsung Cross Bosphorus Swim adopts plastics reduction methodology

The Turkish Olympic Committee, which organises the iconic Samsung Cross Bosphorus Swim, has announced its participation in a programme to reduce the plastic waste produced at the event.

Breca announce UK national swimrun championships after record numbers tackle Swimrun Gower

Breca Swimrun, a swimrun event organiser in the UK and New Zealand, has announced plans to create a UK national swimrun championship series.

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New venue refreshes the Great North Swim

The Great North Swim moved a few hundred metres south this year shifting its location from Low Wood Bay (where it has been since 2008) to the Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole.

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 fundraising milestone of £50 million.

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.

Lake District National Park seeks volunteers for the Great North Swim

The Lake District National Park is on the lookout for Volunteer Event Stewards to offer a helping hand at this year’s Great North Swim.

New Night Swim at Hever Castle

The organisers of the Hever Castle Triathlon have announced the launch of a new night swim as part of their 10-year anniversary celebrations.