This is Merle Liivand oftentimes referred to as “Mermaid Merle.” That’s because not only does she love to swim, but she holds ...

The distance swimmer is sometimes not appreciated enough, but there is a beauty in the distance events that should be ...

A swimming club has marked its 50th anniversary with a number of special events. The Jersey Long Distance Swimming Club said it had recorded several firsts in 2024 which included the first amputee ...

and centre at the Irish Long Distance Swimming Association (ILDSA) annual awards – and with good reason. There was already enough to admire in our local distance swimmers, many of whose efforts ...