How to watch the marathon swimming at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games
Don’t miss any open-water swimming action with our guide to how to watch the 2024 Paris Olympic Games marathon swimming events
Helen Webster
Paris 2024: What is a marathon swimming event?
The marathon swim is the longest Olympic swim event. But how long is it and what does it include? Find all you need to know here.
Speedo Biofuse 2.0 goggles review
With a choice of colours and lenses as well as a competitive price point, how do the Speedo Biofuse goggles 2.0 stack up for triathlon?
Aquasphere Defy.Ultra swim mask review
Aquasphere’s new Defy.Ultra swim mask adds a high-tech edge and superb clarity to wide-vision swimming. Read the full review.
Huub Lurz goggles review
Named after one of the best-ever open water swimmers, can the Huub Lurz goggles live up to his reputation?
Zoggs Predator Polarized Ultra goggles review
There’s no doubt, the Predator range is a classic for triathletes. But where do the Zoggs Predator Polarized Ultra goggles fit into the range?
TheMagic5 swim goggles review
Do these custom-designed swim goggles deliver the perfect fit? Swim coach and 220 Triathlon editor Helen Webster finds out…
Ross Edgley reveals epic 510 km swim took 62 hours
The endurance adventurer Ross Edgley has revealed his record-breaking 510 km continuous swim down the Yukon river took 62 hours – and reveals graphic photos of the toll on his body.
Ross Edgley achieves world’s longest non-stop swim
The endurance athlete and adventurer Ross Edgley has announced he has completed a record-breaking continuous swim of 510km in brutal 9°C water.
Swans Valkyrie goggles review
The new Swans Valkyrie are sleek and stylish. But how do they perform in open water?
Lomo Vigour polarised goggles review
Coming in at a bargain £16.99, the Lomo Vigour polarised goggles are an attractive proposition. I tested them to see if the performance matched the price.
Zone3 Vapour goggles review
With several lens and colour options to choose from, is there a pair of Zone3 Vapour goggles to suit you?
Orca Killa Comfort goggles review
The new Orca Killa Comfort goggles feature wide lenses and adjustable straps – are they the perfect choice for triathletes?
Form Smart Swim 2 goggles review
The Form Smart Swim 2 goggles are here and they’ve had some major upgrades that could revolutionise swimming. Helen Webster puts them to the test
How to choose a triathlon wetsuit
There’s a huge choice of wetsuits out there for triathletes and open-water swimmers, so where to begin? Start with looking at your swim technique, says 220 editor Helen Webster…
What are the benefits of cold-water swimming?
What are the benefits of cold water swimming and is it good for our health and mind? Find out here…
10 ways to swim straighter
With the launch of an innovative new ‘SwimStraight’ function on Form’s Smart Swim 2 goggles, we take a deep dive into why being able to swim in a straight line is so important to open-water swimmers…
Best swimming watches to help you improve in 2024
Our expert testers take a look at eight of the best swim watches on the market right now
Best swimming bags to buy in 2024
Looking for a bag to take to the pool? Here are the best kit bags for swimming to buy now
How to warm your cold body up after open-water swimming
It’s important to warm your body up safely after open-water swims. Here’s our step-by-step guide, plus some essential items of kit to help get you warm again
Best swimskins reviewed for racing in 2024
Planning to race in sunnier climes? If it’s too warm for a wetsuit, a swimskin can still shave plenty of seconds off your swim split. Jack Sexty and Helen Webster test 15 of the best swimskins
Zone3 Vanquish X wetsuit review
Does this suit, returning for another season, continue to have the X-factor? Editor Helen Webster finds out…
Best thermal wetsuits for swimming in 2024
Keen to keep training in open water this off-season? Then you might want to try one of the new guard of thermal swimming wetsuits. Helen Webster puts five to the test…
Best base layers for swimming in open water
Want to add some extra warmth to your outdoor swims? A swimming base layer could be the answer. Here, 220 Triathlon puts six to the test…
