Experts said risks can be exacerbated by the swimming environment, such as the increased likelihood of gastroenteritis and other infections.

Cold water swimming needs to be made safer for women, study finds

Friends of Christina Efthimiou outside the Royal Courts of Justice in central London

Christina Efthimiou claimed that prices at Kenwood Ladies’ Bathing Pond on Hampstead Heath “give rise to unlawful disability discrimination”.

Disabled swimmer loses High Court fight over prices at London bathing pond

It is not the most conventional way to train for a long distance swim, but during lockdown a woman from Surrey had to think outisde the box. Lucy Ashdown Parkes dunked herself in a wheelie bin full of ice at the bottom of her garden every day to prepare herself for the ice cold waters. She has now completed the swim from Northern Ireland to Scotland, only the 34th woman to ever do so. Rachael Brown went to meet her.


Lucy Ashdown Parkes dunked herself in a wheelie bin full of ice at the bottom of her garden every day to prepare herself for the ice cold waters.

Surrey swimmer who trained in wheelie bin completes big challenge

e pandemic which slowed some of the work. Clearly we can't reopen the pool and the centre if there are any concerns about safety.'

The pools were drained in March 2020 after a leak in the 50m pool was traced to a cracked underwater window.

Will Crystal Palace's famous pool ever reopen? Decision due within weeks

General View during day three of the Diving World Series at London Aquatics Centre, London.


The event, due to take place at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in 2020 before the coronavirus pandemic, is now scheduled for April 13-18 next year.

British Swimming Championships to be held at London Aquatics Centre

Pools and gyms have reopened in the capital for the first time since the beginning of lockdown

Indoor gyms and pools reopen in London

If you don't want to put your hand in your pocket, there are several Olympic events which you can watch for free.

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