Open water swimming has experienced something of a surge in popularity recently, and while it’s not an inherently unsafe activity, there’s little doubt that getting into trouble in a lake or the sea carries greater risk than a similar incident in a pool, while cold water can impact on people’s swimming ability. The Amateur Swimming Association and RNLI have launched a new campaign to educate parents on how their children can swim safely in open water.
This is the story of one of the most controversial world titles ever won by Britain’s swimmers, the women’s 4×200 freestyle relay at the 2001 World Championships in Fukuoka.
Since pullbuoy opened its digital doors in May 2000, there have been, fittingly courtesy of Adam Peaty’s recent effort, 15 world records set by British Swimmers; 10 in the long course pool and 5 in the 25m format. Here’s the roll of honour
It’s World Cancer Day and just over a year since the Swim4Leukamia world record breaking relay. A perfect time to relive the last leg, complete with over-excited commentary.