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Karolina Szczepaniak, an ultra-motivated swimmer aiming for an extraordinary athletic feat—swimming 172 km in the Baltic Sea, something no one in the world has ever accomplished! As part of her training, the Olympian from Beijing and London has just set a Guinness World Record in long-distance swimming. Over the course of 48 hours, she covered an impressive 149 kilometers.
Swimming enthusiasts in 29 countries use our brand’s equipment. We spoke with Toms Abolins, marketing coordinator at Latswim—the store where Latvians get our water activity accessories—about swimming traditions and why Latvia is a great destination for swimming.
Triathletes tend to treat the swimming stage as secondary. Lack of preparation for this challenge can lead to unnecessary tension, negatively impacting performance on the bike and during the run. We all know how draining stress can be, which is why it's worth becoming comfortable in the water. We discuss how to achieve this with Sylwia Prendecka.
Recreation, swimming lessons, training, and connecting with nature. The former quarry is now a place where you can discover a passion for swimming and physical activity. It’s a spot for great fun and serious training, perfect for preparing for long-distance swimming challenges.
Can You Burn Out in Swimming? Yes, you can! It happens surprisingly often among young swimming enthusiasts. Maciej Rakowski from MWR Sport shares insights on how to nurture a passion for swimming and how to understand and accept the process of a young swimmer stepping away from competitive sports.
The scent of the beach, the sound of waves, cold water, and endless space... the perfect conditions for swimming! But not just for swimming—also for planning amazing swimming adventures and initiatives that aim to help others. Inspired by the Baltic Sea, Piotr Biankowski and Aleksandra Kabelis are pursuing their swimming passions—and much more...
Referring to the definition of "sports training," it can be described as exercises performed to improve proficiency in a chosen sport. The seemingly monotonous practice of swimming "from wall to wall" in a pool forms the foundation of swim training. Without this, achieving decent results in open water competitions or triathlon events would be nearly impossible.
Agata Litwin-Żurad, triathlete, founder of the Litwin Triathlon Team, coordinator coach of the Lower Silesian Triathlon Team, and president of the Litwin Triathlon Elite Association—a club dedicated to training children and youth—shares her approach to fostering the sporting spirit and building a team.