Great Swim News

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. 20 Mar 2023 Arla Great North Swim Spring Competition To celebrate the Spring Equinox we've teamed up with our new title partner, Arla, to offer you an amazing prize when you enter this year's Arla Great North Swim and SwimRun events.