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Monofin swimming might be associated with playful, “sugar-coated” mermaiding, but for this team, training is pure fire.
To get started, all you need are accessories familiar from traditional swim training, a monofin, and experienced coaches like Marian Bigos.
To get started, all you need are accessories familiar from traditional swim training, a monofin, and experienced coaches like Marian Bigos.
Jan Szczepaniak shows how, regardless of age, one can change their life by enjoying physical activity that opens the door to people and the world. His story is more than just a sports adventure – it's proof that water can be a form of therapy, a lifeline, and a source of strength in the fight against depression, burnout, and addiction.
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.
Apparently, it’s possible to fall in love with swimming. Alicja Giedryś’s adventure proves that you can also fall in love with the English Channel. This love, however, was put to the test by both her body and the Channel's unpredictability.
Can you change your life? Yes, you can. Can swimming help with that? Absolutely. Once again, we encounter living proof of how inspiring an adventure with this physical activity can be. Another feature in the 'Swimmers at Work' series takes us to Marek Bądkowski – a manager, businessman, who has truly experienced it.
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.
When it comes to such a demanding sport as triathlon, supporting children in their passion is no small challenge... But when the whole family enjoys the sport together, it’s so much more fun!
Smiling but Focused; Strict but with a Heart. Is this What a Fair Swimming Official Should Be Like? We discuss the passion for enforcing rules and encounters with swimming enthusiasts with Wojtek Kosiedowski, known for officiating swimming events in Poland and across Europe.
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...
What winter swimming means depends on our mindset... For me personally, the most important aspect of winter swimming is the phenomenal human connections... – a conversation with winter swimmers Łukasz Tkacz and Piotr Świtaj.
In a few days, the next, fifth issue of AQUA SPEED Magazine will be released... This time, we will talk about childhood dreams, physical education, and a passion for sports. We couldn’t wait and are already publishing a special interview with Piotr Biankowski, who has taken on another extreme challenge – this time in New York. If you want to find out what little Piotruś dreamed of and whether big Piotrek has fulfilled those dreams... read this article!
Open water competitions or triathlon races are not the best time to test new swimming goggles. An athlete needs tried-and-true, perfectly fitted gear to focus on the joy of swimming and winning! A conversation with Mateusz Matusiak – triathlete, athlete, and sports event organizer at the SNG Wild Ducks club.
All of our athletes – swimmers with disabilities – are born athletes, professional competitors. The stories of our athletes are diverse; each has a unique journey. In our section, we focus on investing in youth, which makes it a long-term, forward-looking plan," says Michał Zieliński, coach of the Swimming Section and vice president of the SSN START Łódź Club.