Team GB’s Alice Dearing Appears In Music Video For ‘Reprise’ Project
Dearing is the only black swimmer on Team GB and advocates to remove prejudice in the sport and encourages people in the BAME community to take up swimming
SwimSwam Podcast: Shane Tusup Opens Up About Coaching Mistakes & Successes
Shane had a candid conversation with us and We kept the focus on him. Tusup apologized for a lot of the behavior he wasn’t proud of in his past
Wellbrock Takes 10k OW German Title After One Week Back
The 2020 German Open Water Championships kicked off today with two-time 2019 world champion Florian Wellbrock making his presence known.
Roughly a Quarter of Pools in England Still Shut Despite Go-Ahead To Reopen
The #saveleisure campaign is pleading with the UK Government to assist facilities who have been unable to reopen their doors (pictured: Joe&Max Litchfield)
High-Level International Meets For September 2020
Take a look at the upcoming swim meets happening around the world in the month of September, knowing things can change in an instant.
Paltrinieri Caps Italian OW C’ships With 5k Victory
Italy’s Gregorio Paltrinieri has something to celebrate, taking two of the three golds at his nation’s Open Water Championships.
Belarusian Sports Industry Members Sign Open Letter Demanding Re-Election
Over 250 athletes and sports industry members, including Olympic swimming medalist Aliaksandra Herasimenia, have made several demands in their home country.
Shane Ryan Nears Lifetime Best In 50 Back Practice Race
26-year-old Irish swimmer Shane Ryan was back at his speedy ways, nearing a lifetime best 50m back time trial in Dublin this week.
After 23 Weeks Of Lockdown, Scotland Gets Green Light For August 31st
“So much work has gone into where we are and of course this is the news we have all been waiting for,” says Scottish Swimming Chief Euan Lowe.
Kirill Abrosimov Places First in the 2020 Russian Open Water Swimming Cup
Russian open water swimmers got their first official national racing in open water last weekend at the Russian Open Water Cup.
Former English Channel Record Holder Barry Watson Dies
British distance swimming legend and renowned coach has died. Watson held the English Channel record for nearly two decades.
Big Rick’s Chicks to Attempt Medley Relay Across the English Channel
Big Rick’s Chicks Swim Team will be attempting to become the first all-women’s medley relay to cross the English Channel on August 26.
Nik Haynes Breaks WR for Swimming English Channel Backstroke
Nik Haynes has broken the world record for swimming the English Channel doing backstroke by swimming the 21 mile stretch in 12 hours, 52 minutes.
Paltrinieri Takes Italian 10k National Title Days After 1500 Euro Record
After knocking down a European Record in Sette Colli, Gregorio Paltrinieri wrapped up an Italian national title in the men’s 10k open water.
Running Site RunRepeat Compiles Data On Russian Doping Cases Since 1993
Running website RunRepeat has compiled more than 24,000 track and field results to come to some data-based conclusions on Russian doping.