British Swimming would like to wish everyone taking part in Swimathon 2018 from 27-29 April the best of luck and well done on all your fundraising efforts so far.
Don’t forget some last minute ‘Technique Tips’ from our very National Centre Bath coach Jolyon Finck here
Swimathon is the world’s largest annual fundraising swimming event. Originally devised as a swimmer recruitment and retention programme for local authority facilities, Swimathon is at the heart of many swimming pools’ annual promotion and marketing campaigns.
More than 45% of Swimathon participants increase their training in preparation for the event, leading to increased visits for pools as well as a boost to the health and fitness of the swimmers taking part.
The story of Swimathon began in 1986 as an initiative of pool managers in London. Aiming to replicate the success of the London Marathon, the pilot event strove to encourage Londoners to take up regular exercise and inspire swimmers to use their local swimming pools to train for the challenge of 5,000 metres.
In 1988, Swimathon took the nationwide form for which it is now known.
Didn’t register in time to take part in Swimathon 2018 then register your interest now for next year’s event here