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Marathon Swims shortlisted for BT Sport Industry Award
Marathon Swims, a 10km pool swimming challenge that launched in 2017 at the London Aquatic Centre, has been shortlisted for Participation…
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Dates announced for Marathon Swims 2018, London, plus new partnership with SwimQuest
Marathon Swims, the pool-based 10km swimming challenge returns to Stratford in November 2018
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Video replay determines winners of FINA Marathon Swimming World Cup round six
The winners of both the men’s and women’s races in the sixth round the FINA Marathon Swimming World Cup could…
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Colin Hill inducted in International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame
Chillswim founder honoured for his achievements as an organiser of open water swimming events
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Sharon Van Rouwendaal takes gold in the Olympic 10km marathon swim
In a race that she dominated from an early break in the third lap 1 hour 18 mins into the…
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Tough conditions for Cold Half Extreme Marathon Swim
The Cold Half 14km marathon swim took place in Hong Kong at the weekend
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When one marathon just isn’t enough
Two competitors at this Saturday’s Cold Half Extreme Marathon Swim in Hong Kong will then attempt a sub-3 hour marathon run…
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Henley Swim founder says FINA could be making a poor decision about the Olympic marathon swim
Swimming’s international governing body is in danger of making the wrong call about the use of wetsuits at Rio according…
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Marathon Swimmers Federation announces winners of 2015 awards
The Marathon Swimmers Federation awards recognise achievement and commitment of marathon swimmers, as voted for by members of the Marathon…
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How to swim 10km with Marathon Swims
Last November I completed a 10km pool swim with Marathon Swims at the London Aquatics Centre. The event has a…
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Marathon distance swimming tips
It’s deadline week again at Outdoor Swimmer HQ as we put the finishing touches to our September issue. I’m obviously…
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Marathon Swims launches new Spring Swims event at Hillingdon Lido this April
Marathon Swims is the ultimate swimming challenge to open the season, and it's back with some exciting news.
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Neil Agius completes 52-hour marathon swim from Sicily to Malta
Maltese marathon swimmer Neil Agius entered the marathon swimming history books on 30 June, after completing a 125.6km, 52-hour swim…
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What goes through an Olympic swimmer’s mind during the open water marathon?
Watching the men’s marathon swim at the Tokyo Olympics, I wondered what was going through the minds of the swimmers…
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Wellbrock dominates to claim Olympic gold in men’s open water marathon swim
The men’s open water 10k race on Wednesday was dominated by one swimmer, world champion Florian Wellbrock. The German swimmer…
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Ana Marcela Cunha and Florian Wellbrock win 10k Marathon Swim Gold at Tokyo
Wellbrock dominates men's race to claim gold while Brazilian open water star Cunha finally adds Olympic gold to her medal…
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Marathon Swims launches 50km challenge
Marathon Swims has launched a new 50km challenge. The marathon swimming event series has launched its Marathon Swims Virtual Challenge…
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What are your tips for recovering after a marathon swim?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
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Marathon Swims becomes part of the Swimathon Foundation family
Swimming challenge event, Marathon Swims - which is hosted annually at the London Aquatics Centre - has become part of…
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International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame announces 2020 Honours and Awards
The International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame (IMSHOF) has announced 15 new honours and awards for its annual Honouree Award…
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Photo finish after 10km for the third leg of the FINA/CNSG Marathon Swim World Series in Setubal, Portugal
With the FINA World Championship Gwangju 2019 quickly approaching (Friday 12 to Sunday 28 Jul 2019), there were fewer entries…
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Conquer the outdoor swimming marathon
Progressing to 10km needn’t be a daunting task if you structure your training and ensure that your technique is as…
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Bruni and Rasovszky finish top of FINA World Marathon Swim Series
Rachele Bruni of Italy and Kristof Rasovszky of Hungary have finished top of the FINA/CNSG Marathon Swim World Series 2019.
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Bridi and Wellbrock win final race in 2018 FINA/HOSA Marathon Swim World Series
Italian swimmer Arianna Bridi and German Florian Wellbrock finished on top in their respective events in the final race of…
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Thames Marathon voted best UK swim event in 2017
Recognising the growth in popularity of outdoor swimming, Racecheck, a race review website for endurance events across a range of…