Guide
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.
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.
