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Swimmingly

Adventures in Water

Author: Vassos Alexander  

Swimmingly
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A joyful dive into the wonderful waters of wild swimming.

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A joyful dive into the wonderful waters of wild swimming.

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A joyful dive into the wonderful waters of wild swimming.

Vassos Alexander found solace and distraction swimming in the Thames during a difficult summer, and was bitten by the bug. Now he can't pass a body of water without wanting to jump in.

Told through the story of training for a solo Channel swim, Swimmingly takes you on a journey across the world from Bournemouth beach to San Francisco Bay. Vassos discovers that outdoor swimming is not about being the fastest or the best, it's about finding that little bit of magic in every stroke.

Working with elite coaches and interviewing the great and the good of swimming, he uncovers the massive sense of community at the heart of this time-honoured pastime. He meets Olympic champions and Channel legends – including Diana Nyad, who in her 60s became the first person to swim between Cuba and Florida; Lewis Pugh, the UN Patron of the Oceans and Lynne Cox, a woman who went for a swim and saved the world.

It's about the everyday swims, too – the tips shared and friendships forged over coffee and cake after a morning dip with the Teddington Bluetits or the sea swimmers of Whitstable. With the sport exploding in popularity over recent years, we all know someone (or are that someone!) who swims outside throughout the year.

Swimmingly will leave you with a renewed sense of connection to the world, and perhaps even inspire you to dive into your nearest lake, river or sea with gleeful abandon.

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Critic Reviews

A hugely enjoyable love letter to swimming and open water adventures Sophie Raworth
Witty, insightful and engaging Simon Griffiths, founder of Outdoor Swimmer Magazine

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About the Author

Vassos Alexander is one of the best-known sports presenters in the UK. He co-hosts The Chris Evans Breakfast Show on Virgin Radio and has covered every sporting event imaginable, from Olympic Games to World Cups. He is the author of three bestselling books on running, including Don't Stop Me Now and Running Up That Hill. Vassos lives in London with his wife and three children – and of course an ice bath in the garden!

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Product Details

Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC | Bloomsbury Sport
Published
5th June 2025
Pages
208
ISBN
9781399414593

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