NEWS

The fifteenth edition of Radikal ocean52 was a resounding success. Over 2,000 swimmers, elite athletes, nature lovers, and swimmers of all ages gathered on the Costa Brava, between Calella de Palafrugell and Llafranc, to participate in this major open water swimming event that grows in excitement and magnitude year after year.

This year, the event exceeded expectations and surpassed the participant numbers from the previous edition. In addition to the 7.0 km, 3.5 km, and 2 km races, there were also children's activities, relay competitions, Kids events, concerts, and a night party, among many other initiatives, making this event a true celebration of swimming and sustainability.

Unforgettable Moments and Winners

The winners of the flagship 7.0 km race were Guillem Pujol (Centre de Natació Mataró) with a time of 1:23:38 in the men’s category, and Clàudia Giralt (Club Natació L’Hospitalet and Coach of our Radikal Tech sessions) with a time of 1:28:40 in the women’s category. Furthermore, both Guillem and Clàudia successfully defended their victories in the 2.0 km race, with times of 0:22:18 and 0:23:41, respectively. Incredible! Also, in the 3.5 km race, Diego Mira (0:43:19) and Aïda López (0:45:50) were crowned champions in their respective categories.

This major event also featured high-level athletes such as Òscar Salguero, Jimena Pérez, and Sergio de Celis, who shared their passion for swimming with participants. It was a spectacular event, with live coverage and major sports personalities like Jèssica Vall and Xavi Torres as commentators.

The Importance of Sustainability and Ocean Protection

One of the standout features of Radikal ocean52 is its commitment to sustainability. Thanks to the collaboration with ocean52, over 7,000 single-use plastic bottles were avoided, and environmental awareness activities, such as EcoChallenge, were held to collect waste and educate young participants. Additionally, talks and workshops on ocean protection were conducted, a key focus for Radikal Swim, which makes environmental care one of its top priorities.

Thank You to Everyone Who Made It Possible!

We couldn’t be more grateful. Seeing how a whole year of hard work and effort turns into unforgettable emotions and moments is an incredible feeling. This event was a true celebration of open water swimming, and all of this was made possible thanks to all of you: swimmers, volunteers, partners, collaborators, supporters, and everyone who made this edition possible.

We hope you enjoyed this RADIKAL experience and that you continue to chase your dreams in the water.

Together For The Ocean

We would like to thank all our official partners: ocean52, Quadis Autolica, Quadis Smart, sailfish, Evowall, Silence, Embotits Subirats, Arrels Empordà, Patronat de Turisme de la Costa Brava, Diputació de Girona, Ajuntament de Palafrugell, and Federació Catalana de Natació. Thank you all for being part of this great Radikal family and for defending the values of preserving the natural spaces that unite us. Your support has not only made the event possible but has also allowed us to continue promoting open water swimming and ocean protection in such a unique setting as the Costa Brava. See you next year!

To view photos and videos of the event, you can do so through these links:

• Photos of the XV edition
• Video of the XV edition
• More info of Radikal ocean52

See you at the next one, on October 10, 11, and 12, 2025!