Swim GP 2025: Cascais consolidates its position as a world leader in open water swimming
More than 800 swimmers from 44 countries participated in a historic edition
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Last weekend was held in Cascais one of the most outstanding tests of the calendar international open water: the Swim Grand Prix 2025.
With a record participation of 805 swimmers from 44 nations —42% of them foreigners—the event once again demonstrated why it is now a must-attend event for the global aquatics community. This year saw a record for participation and national diversity in the history of Swim GP.
Cascais, with its privileged natural setting and excellent connections to Spain, is emerging as an ideal destination for those looking to combine tourism, personal challenge, and high-quality competition.
All distances, for all levels
The Swim GP offers a range of tests that go from 1 km until the 20 km, allowing both beginners and experienced swimmers to find their ideal challenge.
This year, the longer distances established themselves as European benchmarks, attracting true ultra-distance specialists.
Highlighted results
| Distance | Category | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| 3.8 km | Men | Mauro Inacio | Vasco Fernandes | António Menéres |
| Women | Catarina Winkler | Talia Dulk | Matilde Scialpi | |
| 10 km | Men | Mauro Inacio | Guillaume Bardou | Unai Marijuan |
| Women | Mariana Santos | Maria Jimeneja | Candice Tomkis | |
| 20 km | Men | Marco Inglima | Marc Ortiga | Patrick Winkler |
| Women | Andrea de La Hera | Elena Lionello | Agnese Ozola |
The spirit of the Swim GP
Beyond the times and podiums, the Swim GP has achieved something very difficult in today's sport: generate communityFor three days, the coasts of Oeiras and Cascais They vibrated with energy, laughter, hugs, strokes, medals, selfies and that unique mix of challenge and enjoyment that only well-organized events offer.
Are you a triathlete? This test is for you.
Whether you are preparing a HOMBRE DE HIERRO or if you are simply passionate about open water swimming, the Swim GP is an excellent opportunity to measure yourself, learn and enjoy.
Distances such as the 1.9 km or 3.8 km They fit perfectly into the planning of many middle and long distance triathletes.
And next year?
Although there is no official confirmation yet, everything points to the fact that in 2026 The event will have even more Spanish presence. The organizers have already expressed interest in strengthen ties with clubs and training groups of our country.
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