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Early Olympic swimming happened wherever water existed. In 1896 athletes raced in the cold open sea near Athens, in 1900 in the Seine with the current...
English Channel Swimming Rules ExplainedChannel swimming runs under rules codified over a century. The swimmer starts on dry land, finishes on dry land, and may wear only a standard one or t...
The Oceans Seven: Channel Swimming Grand SlamThe Oceans Seven lists seven straits: the North Channel between Ireland and Scotland, the Cook Strait in New Zealand, the Molokai Channel in Hawaii, t...
From Silk to Skins: A Short History of Swimwear SpeedCompetitive swimwear moved from heavy wool to silk in the 1930s, to nylon in the 1950s, and to lycra in the 1970s, with each step cutting drag. In 200...
Open Water Swimming Safety BasicsOpen water safety starts with a pilot boat or kayak crew who knows the route and the tide window. Acclimatize to the water temperature over weeks, sin...
How Swimming World Records Get RatifiedA swimming world record only counts after ratification by World Aquatics, known as FINA before its 2023 rename. The pool itself must be certified for ...