Speedo takes action for equality in the water with launch of Swim United ✊

Published: Thu, 03/17/22

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Speedo takes action for equality in the water with launch of Swim United

Speedo has launched Swim United; a purpose-led programme with the mission of tackling the barriers to swimming faced by many families in the UK, whether these be; cultural, financial or systemic.

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