OPEN WATER NEWS

Brilliant Betlehem takes Open Water Swimming World Cup crown as Europeans earn lion’s share of medals in Setubal

The World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup 2026 concluded in fitting fashion over the weekend in Setubal, with European swimmers dominating the final weekend of racing as Germany’s Oliver Klemet...

Tickets now on sale for open water events at Paris 2026

European Aquatics is delighted to announce that tickets are now on sale for the open water swimming events at the European Aquatics Championships Paris 2026. Taking place on the River Seine from 4 to...

Return to Paris: Italy’s Olympic open water bronze medallist Ginevra Taddeucci seeking more success – and an Eiffel Tower photo

Italy’s Ginevra Taddeucci, now 29, won bronze in the women’s 10km open water swimming event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Last year she won world silver in the 3km knockout sprint, 5km, 10km and team...

Media accreditation is now open for European Aquatics Championships Paris 2026

European Aquatics is pleased to announce that media accreditation registrations for the European Aquatics Championships Paris 2026 will officially open today, 25 May. The accreditation process is...

Key details confirmed for this summer’s Open Water Swimming Officials Level 3 Clinic 2026 in Paris

European Aquatics has published the official Information Bulletin for the Open Water Swimming Clinic for Officials – Level 3, providing key details for this summer’s education programme in Paris...

Samorin’s swimming venue for EA Masters Championships offers Olympic Village experience

Signing up to take part in this summer’s European Aquatics Masters Championships will mean accessing a dedicated event offering an experience akin to being in an Olympic Village. The X-Bionic...

Velly’s historic gold headlines dominant European display at Golfo Aranci Open Water Swimming World Cup

European athletes produced another commanding weekend of open water racing at the third leg of the 2026 World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup in Golfo Aranci, with France’s Sacha Velly...

Betlehem’s golden double headlines European success in Ibiza

European athletes put in another commanding set of performances at the second leg of the 2026 World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup in Ibiza, with Hungary’s David Betlehem emerging as the...

Registration for OWS Masters Tour Leg 2 is now open

European Aquatics confirms that registration for the Open Water Swimming Masters Tour Leg 2 is now open via this link. The competition will take place in Sukoró on 24 July, with the registration...