At the break of dawn, a group of swimmers step into a quiet lake, scanning the open horizon. There are no lane lines, no black lines on the bottom of the pool. Simply the water, wind, and the unknown.

Open Water Swimming, once considered an endurance challenge, is now gaining official recognition as an Olympic sport. With ...

Open Water swims take place weekly all across the United States. From lakes to oceans to the Gulf of Mexico, open water swimming offers an outlet for retired swimmers, current swimmers, and serious ...

ISLAMORADA, FLA. (WSVN) - Hundreds of swimmers took a plunge for the annual Swim for Alligator Lighthouse in the Florida Keys. The eight mile race started in Islamorada, stretching to the 152-year-old ...

A national open water challenge is returning to Windermere for its 19th edition in 2026. The Great North Swim will take place from June 12 to 14 in the Lake District, with options for competitors of ...