Challenges remain before the Cuyahoga River could host an open swim like they did in Chicago

The Chicago River recently hosted an open swim after years of planning. Could somthing similar happen in Cleveland on the ...

Could the Cuyahoga River ever host an open swim like Chicago just did?

The prospect of holding an open water swim on the Cuyahoga River would likely be years away, that's if anyone is thinking of ...
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First open water swim in Chicago River in 98 years set for fall 2025

Hundreds of swimmers will dive into the first open water swim in the Chicago River in almost a century this fall. The landmark event, set for Sept. 21, will celebrate the city's environmental progress ...
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CHICAGO RIVER SWIM SET FOR HISTORIC RETURN SEPT. 21 AFTER ALMOST A CENTURY

City-approved open-water swim celebrates river revival, supports ALS research and youth swim education On race day, qualified swimmers will take on one- and two-mile courses along the river's main ...

Chicago River Swim raising money for ALS research, will be first open-water swim event in the river in almost 100 years

For three Chicago area residents, it’ll soon be time to leave the dry banks of the Riverwalk and immerse themselves in the waters of the Chicago River. Olivia Smoliga, Dr. Derya Ozyurt and Bob Vear ...

Chicagoans Avoided Their ‘Filthy’ River for Years. On Sunday, They Swam in It.

Decades of work to clean the Chicago River culminated with the first swim in almost 100 years. It was the latest sign of how ...

Hundreds take to the water in annual La Jolla Cove Swim

Dantzler has been open-water swimming for 35 years and has done the La Jolla Cove Swim more than 10 times. She much prefers open-water swimming over laps in the pool. It’s more interesting, more ...