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Outdoor Swimmer launches new swimrun magazine section, Swimrunner
In recognition of the growing popularity of swimrun and the interest in the sport from outdoor swimmers, the team behind…
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Getting to know Decathlon and their swim brand, Nabaiji
We recently caught up with Kornel Pintara, a keen swimmer and Commercial Leader for water sports at Decathlon, to find…
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Homeless boy swims from Robben Island to Big Bay
Former homeless boy and refugee, Thabiso Molefi, a 19-year old from Cape Town, South Africa, has completed the open-water crossing…
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Life in lockdown: exercises to keep your body fit for swimming
With the UK being told to stay at home, we share some exercises to keep your body strong for when…
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Swimmers to raise funds for mental health by baring all
The inaugural SW Skinny returns for 2020 after a hugely successful public skinny dip event at Summerleaze Beach in Cornwall…
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What it’s like to be an elite swimmer in lockdown: Team GB’s Alice Dearing
What is it like to be an elite athlete and see your Olympic dreams put on hold? Team GB open…
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Love of the wild! February issue of Outdoor Swimmer out now
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we spread the love in the February issue of Outdoor Swimmer magazine as we…
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How coronavirus will impact outdoor swimming
Not only is coronavirus frightening in itself, the changes it’s forced on society, and the speed with which those changes…
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Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh swims in Antarctic subglacial lake
Lewis Pugh, a British-South African born endurance swimmer has completed a record-breaking swim in Antarctica to highlight the impact climate…
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Waves of Swimspiration – The Movie
Share a 15 second video of swimspiration that offers a wave of thanks and gratitude to everyone doing their bit…
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Announcing our reader-nominated outdoor swimming Swim Stars
We are proud to announce the winners of our 2020 Swims Stars awards, who were voted for by our readers…
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International athletes head to UK for Commonwealth Festival of Lifesaving 2019
Today, more than 160 international athletes from 14 countries will be competing in the 2019 Commonwealth Festival of Lifesaving at…
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New Zealand adds 14th event to Global Swim Series
New Zealand has added a 14th Global Swim Series event - the Red Beach Swim - to its open water…
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Olympians urge people to swim for loved ones at Swimathon 2020
Team GB swimming stars Mark Foster and Duncan Goodhew have urged people to sign up to Swimathon 2020 and swim…
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New generation of hydroelectric dams to place ‘tremendous pressure’ on Europe’s river ecosystems
Plans to introduce a new generation of hydroelectric dams across Europe would put ‘tremendous pressure’ on river ecosystems and should…
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Wild in the City! Sneak preview of the January issue of Outdoor Swimmer
January issue of Outdoor Swimmer on sale now
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Merry Dip-mas!
Fancy dress, cold water and an adrenaline-fueled dash into the sea with hundreds of people. Find a winter dip near…
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Steph Horner wins double at 2019 Barbados Open Water Festival
Pan Am Medallist and three-time Olympian, Stephanie Horner, battled through a thunderstorm to claim victory in the 1.5k and 10k…
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Ice Cold and Free! December issue of Outdoor Swimmer magazine
The new issue of Outdoor Swimmer magazine is on sale now!
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Kendal Mountain Festival Outdoor Swimming Session 2019 – Highlights and pictures
Last weekend, Outdoor Swimmer’s Jonathan Cowie and Ella Foote had the privilege of hosting the 2019 Kendal Mountain Festival Dryrobe…
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Cameron Bellamy completes 151km Barbados to St Lucia swim
In November 2018, Cameron Bellamy completed the first ever solo circumnavigation swim of Barbados, a 90km journey that took 40…
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IISA Announces Winter Event Dates including GB Championships in Cheltenham
The International Ice Swimming Association (IISA) has updated its northern hemisphere winter events listing. The series now includes 10 events…
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Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival 2019 – Highlights and pictures
Last Sunday (14 July) we welcomed more than 1200 swimmers along with their friends and families to the new look…
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Swim wild and free at Kendal Mountain Festival
We are excited to be hosting the Dryrobe Outdoor Swimming Session at Kendal Mountain Festival
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Against All Odds – August issue of Outdoor Swimmer out now!
The August issue of Outdoor Swimmer magazine could be subtitled Against the Odds. Flushed with the success of the Outdoor…
