The “wild swimming” trend — aka open-water swimming, or taking dips in lakes, rivers, streams or even the sea — isn't exactly new. Still, it has been increasing in popularity over the past ...

USA Swimming, the National Governing Body of the sport of swimming in the United States, today announced its 2025-2026 U.S.

Swimming in the wild — in an ocean, lake, or river — has scores of physical and mental benefits, and it's totally free.

Jumping into a frigid lake, pond or ocean may not appeal to everyone, but for a growing number of adrenaline-seekers and wellness aficionados, the activity -- popularly known as "wild swimming ...

Writer Joe Minihane was consumed with acute anxiety but since taking up wild swimming in the UK’s ponds, rivers and coastal waters, he’s learned to cope with the stresses that pushed him ...

The beauty — and benefits — of wild swimming Those who turn to wild swimming do so for a number of reasons: exercise or meditation, solitude or community … the list goes on.

No, you're not imagining it. Basically everyone you know is now wild swimming. Cold water can help your mental and physical wellbeing - and here's how.

USA Swimming has hired Kevin Ring as its CEO and president. He has a background in sports marketing, most recently serving as president of Legends Golf. He aims to expand USA Swimming's membership ...