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.
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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?
16 Dryrobe alternatives for outdoor swims and watersports
Dryrobes aren’t the only swim robes out there. Here are 16 Dryrobe alternatives to consider for wild swims and other outdoor adventures
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?
Best triathlons in the world: 31 to do before you die
So you want to go out in style? You want to say, yep, done that and, without doubt, got the T-shirt? But with so many races to choose from, how will your tri racing CV look when it’s time to shuffle off this mortal coil? Well, look no further! Here’s our list of the world’s best triathlons…
Paris 2024: “I feel the responsibility to keep up with the Brownlee success,” says Alex Yee
He’s the favourite for gold in Paris, but how does Alex Yee rate his chances? We caught up with the Tokyo silver medallist at the Team GB kitting-out day to find out…
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.
The best swim robes: 19 options to keep you warm and dry
Swimming outdoors and need a decent changing robe to keep you warm and dry? Here are some of the best on the market
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
The best swim caps to wear in pools and open water
Fed up of your hair getting in the way when you’re swimming? Take a look at our list of the best silicone swim caps so you can keep your splits down and your hair dry.
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
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…
What’s a good swimming pace?
Want to know how your swim speed compares in triathlon racing? Andrew Sheaff considers all factors to help you focus on what you might need to do to get faster…
Triathlon clothing: What to wear for a triathlon
Picking the right triathlon clothing can save you precious seconds in transition and help make you more streamlined on the fly, so here’s our advice for what to wear for a triathlon
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…
Best neoprene socks for swimming in cold water
Want to keep open-water swimming during the winter, but feet suffering from the cold? Here are some of the best cold-water swimming socks you can buy right now…
Why you should train and race in Gran Canaria
The biggest of the Canary Islands is an idyllic destination for athletes
