SWIM Magazine Issue 4 Vorige editie

Elite swimmers face incredible pressures to perform their best on a given day, something British open-water freestyler Amber Keegan is all too aware of. Amber talks to us on page 4 about the struggles she’s overcome on her journey to this pinnacle, and why right now her focus is all about enjoying the moment.

Whether you’re a distance swimmer, a sprinter or just starting out, when it comes to swimming freestyle, technique is key. Find out why Yorkshireman Paul Newsome’s innova-tive new teaching method is taking off around the world on page 32, and then turn to page 20, where marathon swimmer Colin Hill explains the fluid catch-up.

For those spending summer in the city, London’s Docklands makes for the perfect alfresco dip – check it out on page 10. Or if you prefer a saltier sanctuary, take a look at some of the stunning sea pools enjoying a renaissance on page 56, where communities around the world are gathering to swim and socialise again.

Finally, we explore ways to tame your tresses and banish the post-swim frizz on page 100, before signing off with a lighthearted reminder that summer is here and time spent in the water doesn’t always have to be serious. Why not recapture those carefree days of youth with a game or two in the pool – Marco Polo, anyone?