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27 Oct 2023
Arla Great North Swim Autumn Competition
To keep your swim motivation up through the cooler months, we've teamed up with our title partner, Arla, to bring you an amazing competition.
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.
02 Jun 2023
One Week Countdown to Arla Great North Swim
The one-week countdown to the Arla Great North Swim, the UK’s most popular open water swimming event, has begun.
18 May 2023
How Learning to Swim Transformed one Swimmer's Life
WaterAid swimmer Mary-Ann only learnt to swim last year, but soon she’ll be tackling the half-mile distance at the Great North Swim. This is her story.
24 Apr 2023
Alastair Campbell to take on Arla Great North Swim
Broadcaster, communicator and political strategist, Alastair Campbell, will take on the Arla Great North Swim on Sunday 11 June.
11 Apr 2023
Ayo Akinwolere is taking on the Arla Great North Swim
Award winning broadcaster, change maker and world record swimmer Ayo Akinwolere is taking on a one-mile open water swimming challenge.
22 Mar 2023
TV Doc takes on Arla Great North Swim
Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi, Royal College of GPs (RCGP) Lifestyle and Physical Activity Clinical Champion and regular contributor to Channel 4’s Steph’s Packed Lunch, will take on a gruelling 5K challenge at the Arla Great North Swim this Summer.
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
14 Apr 2020
COVID-19 and Great Swim events
Important Event Update
06 Mar 2020
Inspirational Women To Take On Open Water Challenge
A group of inspirational women will take part in this year’s John West Great East Swim as they continue their quest to address gender inequality in mass participation events
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