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Open water swimmers to race in Chicago River for the first time in almost a century
By Will Symons published
Over 500 swimmers will take a dip in the Chicago River after authorities approved the open water swimming event for the first time since 1926

Finisterre adds adaptive Yulex wetsuits to rental program, saying "the sea doesn’t discriminate, and neither should access to it"
By Julia Clarke published
The move makes Finisterre the first company in the world to offer adaptive Yulex wetsuit rental as standard

Into open water swimming? Speedo's latest swimsuit and mask-style goggles are built for the waves and murk of open water environments
By Will Symons published
New additions to the Speedo Open Water Swim range are designed for open water swimmers who want to move in comfort

Terrifying video shows rockfall narrowly missing swimmers at popular Utah waterfall - visitors warned "this is not a backyard swimming pool"
By Julia Clarke published
Bureau of Land Management officials posted the video after the near miss by large rocks falling from the cliffs at Lower Calf Creek Falls

Infrared rays, biodegradable neoprene and recycled fabrics - Zone3 launches cutting edge open water swimming range that it claims includes "one of the best wetsuits in the world"
By Rosee Woodland published
Open water swim season is upon us, and Zone3 is making some bold statements about its new wetsuits and changing robes

Is the tide turning for wild swimmers? Lawmakers step in to block bonuses for English water bosses behind surging lake and river pollution
By Alex Foxfield published
Weeks after Thames Water was fined £123 million for pollution and questionable payouts to investors, the UK government has banned bonuses for many of the nation's water company executives

'People don't understand the dangers' - experts offer open water safety advice after almost 200 fatal accidents in the UK
By Will Symons published
Swimming in rivers, lakes and other open water areas can be dangerous without proper safety precautions and prior knowledge

Good news at last for wild swimmers? UK water company bosses hit with record £123m fine after 'failing to protect the environment', polluting rivers and lakes with raw sewage
By Charlie Lyon last updated
Following two investigations, the largest water company in the UK has been slapped with the penalty for polluting rivers and for paying out cash to investors while failing customers

Better features, faster drying time, and bold new colorways - Voited launches upgraded versions of its changing robe and poncho after feedback from cold water swimmers
By Charlie Lyon published
Voited says it's listened to its community and made thoughtful upgrades to is changewear to help elevate your cold water adventures

"This is just the start" - open water swimmers fight plans they say could jeopardise access to popular Lake District swim spot
By Will Symons published
Protesters want to stop the removal of a 100-year-old weir, which would lower water levels and alter the landscape at iconic Crummock Water
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