Summer Long distance races 2026
** We are all geared up for the next two races following a fantastic Half Mile race swum on the 10th of June.**
We invite you to join in the next two.
8 July : One Mile | 22 July : Quarter Mile
Sign ups are open for both races.
Tooting Bec Lido, SW16 1RU
Registration is at 19:30 with 20:00 start.
Wetsuits not permitted
Your payment is your registration.
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Each summer race has 5 categories in which you are automatically entered into:
* Mens
* Womens
* Veteran (40+ yrs on 1 April 2026)
* Newcomer
* Handicap (blind handicap of average previous swims)
Our last race was the
Half Mile Race
was swum on 10 June 2026.
What a morning at the iconic Tooting Bec Lido — the largest outdoor pool in the UK!
The clouds had other ideas early on, but the rain kindly cleared just in time for our swimmers to gear up and dive in. The race kicked off sharply, with everyone starting three quarters down the pool, swimming to the shallow end and powering through 8 more laps of the clear, welcoming water.
The sun lit up what was already a fantastic atmosphere. Finishes ranged from a brilliant 12:06 from our quickest swimmer through to 19:04, with every single finisher deserving a massive round of applause.
We're already buzzing for the next one: the One Mile race on 8th July.
See you poolside!
Thank you to Ruth for organising the event and bringing her home made
cheese scones! Delish!
Well done to done to the winners
Mens
1st: 12:06 Jack A-T.
2nd: 14:31 James G.
3rd: 15:37 Jerome G.
Newcomers
1st: 12:06 Jack A-T.
2nd: 13:19 Frances B.
3rd: 13:22 Grace F.
Womens
1st: 13:19 Frances B.
2nd: 13:22 Grace F.
3rd: 14:54 Leonora M.
Vets
1st: 14:31 James G
2nd: 16:22 Richard T.
3rd: 19:04 Franswa C.
Mens winners
Womens winners
Vets winners
Newcomers winners
2026 Dates
Training Sessions
Due to popular demand, we are meeting for a monthly training session and a few Lido's.
Please join us in the pool for a few laps on the dates and pools below.
And...if you have time, come along for a friendly refreshment at a local pub afterwards:
** There will be a short break in September - back in October 2026 **
We will provide training programmes on the night for different swimming levels.
Training is usually in a variety of pools across London.
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About us
The SESC has been around since 1911. We provide a space for London masters swimming to compete. Professional working in London can challenge their swimming abilities by entering 5 different types of competitions held throughout the year.
The competitions are open to all city professionals of London to attend. Training is usaually swum independent of the club. However, we do meet together to train once a month in a London swimming pool. Please look at our calendar page for more details.
The setting we provide is relaxed and offers opportunity for swimmers to compete at different levels and provide a place to socialise with other like minded professionals from across the city.
We do not ask for membership fees, just registration fees for each race.
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In the Beginning
The Stock Exchange Swimming Club (SESC) was formed in 1911. It had a break for both world wars. In the 1950's swimming pools opened up and so did the club.
It has been a part of the community for over a century with another short break during the pandemic.