The Hellespont

One week since we crossed continents! 🏊‍♂️

This time last Sunday, swimmers were taking the plunge into the Dardanelles and setting off on the legendary Hellespont Swim from Europe to Asia.

Seven days later, we hope the post-swim buzz is still going strong, and that you’re feeling proud every time you think back to that finish line!

To everyone who took on Hellespont 2026: what an achievement! We hope it’s a swim you’ll remember for a very long time 💙

Keep the excitement going and pre-register for 2027's race at https://www.hellespontswim.com/

📸 Thomas Oliver

Anyone else still wishing they were back on the Dardanelles? 🏊

We can’t stop reminiscing about the Hellespont Swim last week: the buzz around Çanakkale, the nerves before the start, the legendary crossing, and all the celebrations that followed.

A huge thank you to our event partners, Swans UK, SwimTrek Swimming Holidays and Wilusa Tours, for helping bring another incredible Hellespont to life, and to every swimmer who made it such a memorable one.

What was your favourite memory from Hellespont 2026? Let us know below 👇

📸 Thomas Oliver

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!

We’re so excited that Swans UK will be supporting our race this year 🏊‍♂️

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Thank you, SWANS, for helping to make this year's incredible Hellespont Swim possible. We can't wait to share the day with you!

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 👏