Many pool swimmers do, at some point in their careers, switch to open-water swimming. It might be the curious swimmer who wants to try something new, the long-distance swimmer who thinks the mile in ...

Swimming in a lake or the ocean is an exhilarating alternative to your usual pool routine. Here’s how to get started. By Amanda Loudin For many, the idea of swimming in open water is unnerving. The ...

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If you fancy a change from running that will actually help your main sport, try open water swimming (OWS). With some essential kit and a bit of work on technique, swimming can complement your running ...

Hundreds of athletes ranging in age from 8 to 80-plus raced in the La Jolla Cove Swim on Sunday morning, taking part in the country’s second-oldest open-water swim. They swam past spectating sea lions ...

When you’re undergoing military training for rescue swimming or scuba diving, you are definitely going to face challenging pool evolutions. You will need to improve your conditioning for the endless ...

Swimming season is almost here, and whether you plan on taking to your favorite body of water or your local indoor pool for a workout, there's no time like the present to buy a new pair of swim ...

NEW YORK -- Every summer, children drown at local pools, beaches and rivers. That's why CBS2 is dedicating this week to water safety. We begin our weeklong series with the troubling history around ...

Hastings’ primary school children are to benefit from a pilot grant scheme aimed at helping them access taught swimming ...