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Swimming an iconic Highlands sea strait between the tides
By Fiona Russell published
Fiona Russell takes on the Kessock Ferry Swim – and discovers it is more enjoyable than scary

Olympic open water swimmers and kayakers could miss out on future medals due to river pollution, warn campaigners
By Will Symons published
The Clean Water Sports Alliance says, without drastic action, British waterways won't be safe enough for training or competition

How to watch men's Olympic marathon swimming 2024: live streams around the world
By Advnture team last updated
How to watch It's one way to see Paris from the water... Here's how to watch men's marathon swimming live streams from anywhere.

Olympic marathon swim training axed as Seine water quality fiasco rumbles on
By Alex Foxfield published
As concerns about the River Seine's water quality continue, today's marathon swimming training is cancelled but officials say races should still go ahead

Inspired by the Olympic open water swimming? Here’s how to get started
By Rosee Woodland published
Find out whether the Seine is clean enough to swim in, why marathon swimmers are allowed to wear full body suits, and how to get started with open water events

The 9 weirdest events at the 2024 Olympics
By Pat Kinsella published
The Games of the XXXIII Olympiad – Paris 2024 – have begun, and the action will include some wild, wonderful and odd sports. Here are some of our faves…

7 things I wish I knew before my first open water swim event
By Rosee Woodland published
Thinking about entering an open water swim but feeling a bit out of your depth? Read on for our insider tips on how to make the most of it…

Global unicyclist’s new crazy challenge: wading, swimming and paddling the entire length of the River Thames
By Dave Golder published
He’s travelling the UK’s longest river from source to sea staying in or on the water the entire way
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