Best swimming equipment for beginners
Heading to the pool for the first time? Or after a break? Then there are a few bits of kit you’ll need first. Dive in to our round-up of the best swimming equipment for beginners
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Alistair Brownlee to compete in Ironman 70.3 Middle East Championship Bahrain
Alistair Brownlee has announced he will compete in the Ironman 70.3 Middle East Championship Bahrain on Friday, as part of a relay team
What is the afterdrop and what causes it?
You may have heard open-water swimmers talk about the afterdrop, especially during the winter. But what is the afterdrop – and what causes it?
The best swimming books available right now
Looking to improve your knowledge or find a gift for the swimmer in your life? Then our list of the best books about swimming is the place to start
What is SWOLF and why is it useful?
Wondering what your SWOLF score is and how it can make you a better swimmer? Here are all the answers
Arc’teryx Norvan LT review
The Arc’teryx Norvan LT commands a high price tag, but is it worth the investment? Helen Webster finds out
Event report: Exmoor Swim
What happened when 220’s Editor decided to take on 6km in Wimbleball Lake at the Exmoor Swim?
Hoka Speedgoat 5 review
Is the Hoka Speedgoat 5 one of the best trail running shoes on the market? Editor Helen Webster puts it to the test to find out
Is wild swimming safe in the UK?
Is it possible to get a decent training swim in a ‘wild’ swimming spot? Or are the tales of pollution, debris and other hazards true enough to make it tricky for triathletes? We went for a swim to find out…
Which swimming goggles should you choose for triathlon?
Gaskets, lenses, size, tint… There are lots of things to think about when choosing your swimming goggles. In partnership with Zoggs, we explain how to find the right ones for you
Best pull buoys for triathletes
Enhance your swim training by adding a pull buoy to your kit bag. Here, we round up the best pull buoy deals around…
Best swim fins for pool training
Adding a set of swim fins to your training bag can help make drills easier and more efficient. Here are our pick of the best swim fins for pool training…
David Walliams wishes Greg Whyte luck ahead of gruelling World Record Thames swim effort
220 columnist and coach to the stars, Professor Greg Whyte, will attempt to complete 125 miles of swimming in under four days
Professor Greg Whyte announces new solo swim challenge
UK’s leading sports scientist will attempt to swim 135 miles of the Thames in a record time to raise awareness of water safety
Best swim hand paddles for swim training
Wondering which swim hand paddles are best to help you meet your swim goals? Here are some different ones to try, plus where to buy from
Finisterre launch Seasuit Project
Apparel and surf brand Finisterre launch full-coverage Seasuit and Hijab, to promote greater access to the sea for women
British Triathlon partner with coaching organisation Swim Smooth
Swim Smooth announced as Official Swim Education Partner of British Triathlon, helping to support the development of coaches affiliated to our national governing body.
Garmin launches new Fenix 7 and Epix watches
Garmin announces the launch of the long-awaited Fenix 7 multisport watch as well as the premium Epix
Best fitness trackers for 2024
New to tri and don’t want to spend a fortune on a multisport GPS watch? Then a fitness tracker is a budget-friendly way to keep an eye on your activity levels and more. Here are our top picks.
Kendal Mountain Festival: event preview and discount
With speakers from the world of swim, bike and run there’s plenty to inspire triathletes at this year’s Kendal Mountain Festival, plus we’ve got a 20% discount to enjoy!
Talisman Xtreme Triathlon launches
Endurance triathlon will take athletes from Lands’ End to John O’Groats taking in the UK’s biggest lakes and summits.
Stärke Flow carbon swim paddles review
Are carbon fibre swim paddles worth the investment? Helen Webster finds out
Michael Phelps Ninja swim goggles review
Helen Webster tests these sleek new goggles from the king of swim
Honor GS Pro smart multisport watch review
Is this featured-packed smart watch from Honor set to storm multisport? Helen Webster puts it to the test
