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Allison, Anita and their group of friends at the Halloween night swim

The Halloween Night Swimmers share why cold water swimming is so “addictive”

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On October 27 Salford Watersports Centre held its Halloween Night Swim event, an annual event which involves its takers braving […]

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Salford teen wins golds for England in World School Swimming Games

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A 14-year-old girl from Salford has won three golds for England in the World School Swimming Games. Katie Lee, representing Ellesmere […]

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“To win medals at 13 is extraordinary”: Young Salford swimmer wins multiple National titles

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A 13-year-old swimmer from Salford has won three national medals, beating competitors several years older than her. Amelie Blocksidge, from City […]

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Salford gran to swim 400 lengths for charity

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Salford Gran, Linda Ryan, is undertaking a swimming marathon to raise money for a children’s charity. The 71-year-old is aiming to […]

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“If we can help then why aren’t we?” – Salford students taking part in fundraising event by swimming length of Ukraine

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Two Salford students will swim the virtual equivalent of Ukraine aiming to create funds to buy vital resources for its […]

Hannah Russell at her Graduation. Photo credits - Instagram @hannahrussell_mbe. permission given by hannah

“Winning the gold medal in Tokyo is the proudest moment of my career” – Salford Alumni Hannah Russell talks about the Tokyo games, her battle with mental health and her time at Salford

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After having time to reflect on her gold medal win in the S12 100m backstroke, Hannah Russell acknowledges it as […]

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“He deserves the nomination”: Salford swimming coach hopes Adam Peaty’s SPOTY nomination will raise the profile of the sport

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Agência Brasil, CC BY 3.0 BR <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/br/deed.en>, via Wikimedia Commons Salford swimming coach, John Stout, has hailed Adam Peaty’s nomination […]

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“Being in open water is a fantastic experience” – Triathlon England launches ‘Beyond Swim’ initiative to boost open water swimming community

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Salford Watersports Centre has hosted the launch of a programme to make outdoor swimming as enjoyable as possible.

John (centre) with National Champions Max Adams and Joe Stout

“Swimming helped me overcome vaccine paralysis” says Salford swimming club coach

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Like many swimmers, John Stout, Head Coach at City of Salford Swimming Club, felt at home in the water from […]

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