With the Games about to get under way, here are 10 of the most intriguing subplots to the eventTwelve years after winning his first major international title in the 100m breaststroke at Glasgow 2014, Adam Peaty, now 31, heads...
Read MoreWith the Games about to get under way, here are 10 of the most intriguing subplots to the eventTwelve years after winning his first major international title in the 100m breaststroke at Glasgow 2014, Adam Peaty, now 31, heads...
Read MoreThe England defender wears a tracker, the heptathlete is experimenting with kiwi fruits – and world champion swimmer Adam Peaty swears by hours and hours of history videos … Katarina Johnson-Thompson Continue...
Read MoreBritain’s Paralympic dame is quitting after a stellar career that began in the swimming pool as a 14-year-old before five Games hoovering up cycling gold medals “This is the first time that I will speak about the next chapter,”...
Read MoreDaily swims, power naps and five meals a day – not tips from the latest hit wellbeing podcast, but longstanding traditions that have kept generations healthy in Iceland, Ukraine, France and more …Iceland: swimming pool culture...
Read MoreGourock outdoor pool in Inverclyde drops its humans-only policy on last day of the swim season – part of a trend at lidos around the countryThere is a moment of hesitation and she meets my eyes as though to check: is this really...
Read MoreWhen Graham Russell set out for a dip in powerful wintry surf, he had no idea the beach where he had helped save lives as a surf lifesaver would become the place where his own was changedIt was an exhilarating day in every...
Read MoreLondon assembly committee says move will increase cleanliness of waterways and offer more access to outdoors Ten new wild swimming locations should be created in London, a report from the London assembly has said, to boost...
Read MoreOnce seen as controversial and the preserve of celebrities and Love Islanders, the style has become ubiquitous. Is this a sign of body positivity or something else entirely?There are plenty of places where no one would bat an...
Read MoreFrom skimpy to supportive, recycled to reversible, these are the swimwear picks that are worth your money – and will stand the test of time• The best summer shoes: 44 sandals, pumps and trainers for everyoneFinding a swimsuit...
Read MoreParts of the Seine are opening to bathers and Berliners are pushing authorities to permit river dips, while other hotspots continue to delight city dwellersThe last time there was full-scale river swimming in Berlin’s city...
Read MoreWhat is the equivalent of a Couch to 5k or parkrun for swimmers? Do I need loads of expensive gear? And should I join a club? Here’s how I learned to love the pool Mine is a familiar story: I used to hate even the idea of...
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