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08 Jun 2023
The Healthcare Team take on the Arla Great North Swim
Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi prepares to take on the Arla Great North Swim with the Healthcare Team this weekend. Get some last-minute tips on getting the most out of your swim.
07 Feb 2023
Arla Announced as Title Partner of the Great North Swim
The Great Run Company today announced that Arla will become Title Partner of the Great North Swim.
01 Jun 2021
Arg is back in the water at the John West Great Swim!
TOWIE star James Argent set to take on two open water challenges this summer
09 Mar 2021
WATERAID IS OUR NEW CHARITY PARTNER FOR 2021
The Great Swim Series has announced WaterAid has become its official 2021 Charity Partner.
14 Apr 2020
COVID-19 and Great Swim events
Important Event Update
10 Jun 2019
THOUSANDS OF SWIMMERS TAKE THE PLUNGE IN WINDERMERE
JOHN WEST GREAT NORTH SWIM 2019
25 Apr 2019
Unexpectedly Great: Gill Haddington
Gill Haddington will be taking on her first open water swim since losing her leg to Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in May 2017.
25 Apr 2019
Unexpectedly Great: Bill Moore
82-year-old Bill Moore swam as a young man but didn’t take up swimming again regularly until he was in his late 40s. Since taking the plunge again, he has set his sights on the open water. He is part of the 2019 Great Swim Unexpectedly Great campaign
25 Apr 2019
Unexpectedly Great: Nick Williams
Paramedic Nick Williams was inspired to take on swimming fundraising challenges to increase his fitness and activity levels following his father’s cancer diagnosis. He is part of Great Swim's Unexpectedly Great campaign.
25 Apr 2019
Unexpectedly Great: Nahla Mahamoud
Nahla Mahmoud only learned to swim as an adult three years ago. Her inspirational journey has allowed her to progress from beginner swimmer to the gruelling 10k marathon distance. She is part of the 2019 Great Swim Unexpectedly Great campaign.
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