Before hundreds of swimmers are set to jump into the Chicago River in September, organizers and advocates say they are taking ...

Chicago has approved its first open-water swim in the Chicago River in nearly a century, with the 2025 Chicago River Swim set ...

In this commentary, author Summer Finke advocates for greater emphasis on open water swimming at the age-group level.

Hundreds of swimmers will dive into the first open water swim in the Chicago River in almost a century this fall. The ...

Open water competition at the World Swimming Championships in Singapore went off Wednesday after two postponements because of water-quality problems at Sentosa, the island area on the coast.

The Open Water Swim raises about $14,000 to $15,000 each year, Andrew said. The funds go toward projects like the Wilmette scholarship fund for Park District programs, Wallace Bowl and ALS, he said.

CHICAGO - Chicago is making a historic splash this fall! For the first time in 98 years, the Chicago River will host an open-water swim event, inviting 500 experienced swimmers to tackle a two-mile ...

The Florida Keys offer a variety of open water swims for all skill levels, including the Swim for Alligator Lighthouse.