30/08/2026
That finish line feeling!
The Hellespont
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THE WORLD’S OLDEST SWIM. See you there on 30 August 2026!
It’s been said that you can’t call yourself a true open water swimmer until you’ve completed this historic cross-continental swim from Europe to Asia in Turkey.
30/08/2026
And they’re off!🏊♂️
The wait is over, the swimmers are in the water, and the Hellespont Swim 2026 is officially underway!
Today, swimmers from around the world are taking on the legendary crossing of the Dardanelles, swimming from Europe to Asia in one unforgettable challenge.
Good luck to everyone in the water - enjoy every stroke, soak up the atmosphere, and we’ll see you on the other side!
30/08/2026
Off to the start line! Good luck to all the Hellespont swimmers, see you on the other side!
29/08/2026
It was the day before race day… and it was all smiles in the race village! The swimmers were taken on a boat tour of the swim course, they have all checked in, they’ve got their timing chips and their race numbers - now for some sleep as we have an early start tomorrow!
See you on the start line 🏊♂️
29/08/2026
Tomorrow's the day!
After months of anticipation, swimmers from around the world are getting ready to take on one of open water swimming’s most iconic challenges: The Hellespont Swim.
Tomorrow, we’ll dive into the Dardanelles and make the legendary crossing from Europe to Asia.
The training is done, the excitement is building, and there’s just one more sleep to go.
Good luck, everyone!
25/08/2026
We’re so excited that Swans UK will be supporting our race this year 🏊♂️
SWANS have pioneered swimming goggles, with a focus on precision, durability, and performance. SWANS goggles are designed for clarity, comfort, and reliability in demanding open water conditions, with anti-fog lenses and UVA/UVB protection.
Get race-ready and find your perfect open water swim goggles with SWANS!
Thank you, SWANS, for helping to make this year's incredible Hellespont Swim possible. We can't wait to share the day with you!
23/08/2026
Only 1 week to go until the Hellespont Swim 2026 🏊
We can't wait to hear that starting horn go!
Good luck to all of the swimmers; we'll see you soon 👏
18/08/2026
From registration and bag drop to boat boarding and finish line crossing, here's everything you need to know about Hellespont race day!
The swim is nearly here, and we absolutely can't wait.
See you all soon! 🏊
08/08/2026
What sort of swimmer are you...
Do you prefer to focus on your own strokes, or do you enjoy being a part of the crowd?
Whichever way you like to swim, there's a spot for you on the Hellespont!
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