Swimming the English Channel: the open water challenge of a lifetime
Swimming the English Channel is one of the greatest challenges in open water swimming. Between the currents, the cold, the tides, and a distance that can exceed 40 kilometers, this adventure attracts swimmers from all over the world every year. In 2018, Alain Simac-Lejeune and three companions set themselves an ambitious goal: to break the […]
At the origins of open water swimming: myths and heritage
Open water swimming is now one of the most dynamic disciplines in swimming. Crossings, competitions in the sea, in lakes, or in rivers attract more enthusiasts every year. Yet, long before the appearance of pools and Olympic events, swimming was already practiced in natural environments. To understand the origins of open water swimming, we must […]
Why we swim: a brief history of swimming
The history of swimming is far older than we imagine. While learning to swim is now considered an essential skill, this practice has undergone profound changes over millennia. Between climate shifts, exchanges between civilizations, and social inequalities, discover how the relationship between humans and water was built and why knowing how to swim has never […]
Kevin Audouy: “We knew it was going to be intense!”
Kevin Audouy: “We knew it was going to be intense!” We sat down with Kevin AUDOUY, a swimmer we know very well here at OpenSwim Harmonie Mutuelle. He has been participating in our events since 2017 and has even been one of our most loyal volunteers. After physical setbacks forced him to abandon his solo […]
Pierre Tortereau, Creator of the Sensory Method
A New Coach Joins OpenSwim Pierre Tortereau has joined the OpenSwim adventure! We’re thrilled to begin a collaboration with Pierre, a coach who specializes in freestyle technique. Through this partnership, swimmers and users can now access Pierre’s training sessions and programs directly in the app. Dans l’app, retrouvez les entrainements de Pierre sous le nom […]
Learn more about the History of Swimming
Whether you swim for fun or competitively, whether you’ve been swimming for 1 year or 15, have you ever thought about the history of your sport? Find out how swimming went from prehistoric rivers to Olympic podiums. Swimming as a hobby The prehistoric era Long before it became a sport, swimming was a necessity for […]
Swimming Milestones: Records and Historic Moments
Swimming is a sport where every hundredth of a second counts and where human limits are constantly being pushed back. From impressive performances to legendary achievements and astonishing age records, here is an overview of moments that have marked the sport’s history. Who’s the fastest? Speed records are a showcase for the sport’s evolution. Here […]
Stephan Caron “Touching the plate and seeing your name in the top 3”
Hello Stephan Caron, Thank you for taking the time to speak to us on the occasion of these XXXIIIrd Olympic Games in Paris. In a few words, can you tell us about your event and your best records? Stephan Caron (SC): My race is the 100 m freestyle. I’m a double bronze medallist in the […]
Stephan Caron’s post-career life
The OpenSwim app has been created to meet a real need among swimmers. And who better than former swimmers to be at the origin of the project? One of our co-founders is none other than Stephan Caron. A double bronze medallist in the 100 m freestyle at the Olympic Games (1988 in Seoul and 1992 […]