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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.
07 Feb 2023
Arla Announced as Title Partner of the Great North Swim
The Great Run Company today announced that Arla will become Title Partner of the Great North Swim.
01 Jun 2022
What to expect at this year’s Great North Swim
The Great North Swim is back on 10-12 June 2022 for another mighty open water swimming adventure. It’s the UK’s biggest open water swimming event, and although biased(!), we think it’s the best. Here’s why.
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
09 Mar 2021
WATERAID IS OUR NEW CHARITY PARTNER FOR 2021
The Great Swim Series has announced WaterAid has become its official 2021 Charity Partner.
14 Apr 2020
COVID-19 and Great Swim events
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