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Swim Climb

As part of their global signature event series, Red Bull offered 300 racers a unique endurance challenge called Swim Climb.

by Lars Finanger, September 13, 2016

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The adventurous life of Maja Tesch

Maja Tesch won the ÖTILLÖ SwimRun World Championships in 2015, and although going well faster in 2016 she placed 3rd with new partner Bibben Nordblom. But it is not just about the result alone for Maja Tesch, it is about the journey and the adventure.

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How the top Americans fared at ÖTILLÖ

Swimrun remains a sport dominated by Swedes, but as it grows in popularity throughout Europe and elsewhere around the world, the competition is heating up. So, how did the top American team fare at ÖTILLÖ?

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On point with UltraTri champion Dan Kimball

American Dan Kimball won the very unique UltraTri event in Sweden this summer and he is constantly on the hunt for new adventures and challenges.

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Faris Al-Sultan talks about the 2016 ÖTILLÖ SwimRun

IRONMAN World Champion Faris Al-Sultan partnered up with fast Swedish age grouper Peter Oom to race in the 2016 ÖTILLÖ World Championships in Sweden and here are his post race thoughts.

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Inspiring ÖTILLÖ SwimRun World Championships images

The ÖTILLÖ SwimRun World Championship is a super tough and amazing endurance sports event and here are images from that memorable and inspiring event in Sweden courtesy of Jakob Edholm and Nadja Odenhage.

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A (Not So) Secret Swim Weapon

Triathletes are usually up on the latest single-sport training aids and techniques. But they don't know about this.

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Records crushed at ÖTILLÖ SwimRun World Championships

The winning men's team went under 8 hours, the victorious mixed team surprised themselves with a new record and the top women's team completely destroyed the previous best time on this tough 75km course.

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Jonas Colting, The King of ÖTILLÖ

Sweden's Jonas Colting discusses the early days of ÖTILLÖ, weighs in on Faris and Macca and his other sporting adventures.

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Faris Al-Sultan to race ÖTILLÖ

Past Ironman Hawaii champion Faris Al-Sultan will zip up his wetsuit and lace up his shoes at ÖTILLÖ Swimrun World Championships this Monday.

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Before and After – KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen

Stine Sophie Winckel captured amazing portraits at the recent 2016 KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen from the same Danish athletes prior to the swim and then again after crossing the finish.