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Michelle Weber breaks SA women’s record for fastest English Channel crossing

Sport

Michelle Weber breaks SA women’s record for fastest English Channel crossing

By Craig Bishop

Demanding, daunting 5km ocean swim proved to be inspirational ‘60s spectacle

Magazine

Demanding, daunting 5km ocean swim proved to be inspirational ‘60s spectacle

By Craig Bishop

Push past impossible – Ryan Stramrood’s new book on deep psychological truths discovered while swimming

Magazine

Push past impossible – Ryan Stramrood’s new book on deep psychological truths discovered while swimming

By Craig Bishop

Extreme swimmer Sarah Ferguson raises awareness on plastic pollution one ice-cold swim at a time

Sport

Extreme swimmer Sarah Ferguson raises awareness on plastic pollution one ice-cold swim at a time

By Craig Bishop

Amber Fillary: A new record for swimming under the ice

Sport

Amber Fillary: A new record for swimming under the ice

By Craig Bishop

Tackling 34km of icy cold water by swim

Sport

Tackling 34km of icy cold water by swim

By Craig Bishop

Moonlight bath: Selenophiles, Unite!

Magazine

Moonlight bath: Selenophiles, Unite!

By Craig Bishop