Swimming is positive for mind, body and charity
Swimming has a positive impact physically and mentally – and can raise funds for Cancer Research and Marie Curie.
Swimathon president and former Olympian Duncan Goodhew, backed by some of the sport’s biggest stars, is calling on everyone to help make a splash for this year’s event.
Duncan, who grew up in Yapton and went to Windlesham House School near Washington, is urging people of all ages and abilities to enter the sponsored event taking place at pools across Sussex from May 12 to 14.
With a variety of distances to choose from – from 400m up to 30.9km – Swimathon offers a challenge for swimmers young and old, new and experienced. People can participate individually or as part of a team.
Any swimmers who can’t make one of the organised sessions can sign up to Myswimathon, which takes place from April 28 to May 21, and choose a time and venue that suits them.
Duncan, who won an Olympic Gold medal for the 100m breaststroke at the 1980 Moscow games, said: “I swim as often as I can and will never stop championing this sport. The positive impact that it has both physically and mentally is undeniable, so I’m passionate about Swimathon because it helps to show that swimming is a fun, accessible, and exhilarating form of exercise.
“It is a truly inclusive event with so many ways to take part for every level of swimmer. You don’t need to be the fittest or the fastest. You just need to try your best and enjoy yourself, while fundraising for two important charities who need our support.”
Sign up at swimathon.org