Toby Robinson is a British international swimmer specializing in freestyle and open water events, he competed at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris in the 10km Open water event. 

Katie Pumphrey is a Baltimore-based interdisciplinary artist and ultramarathon open water swimmer. 

They are both Sport Ambassadors for the Swimmable Cities alliance.

Swimmable Cities is a global alliance dedicated to transforming urban waterways into vibrant, accessible spaces for swimming, recreation, and ecological renewal. Launched ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, the movement now spans 192 organizations across 100 cities in 34 countries, championing the Right to Swim as well as Nature Rights.

Through summits, workshops, and community-led initiatives, Swimmable Cities empowers municipalities, activists, and citizens to reclaim their rivers, lakes, and harbours. The alliance promotes urban swimming culture as a catalyst for climate resilience, public health, and inclusive urban design—celebrating water as sacred and central to community wellbeing.

Links:

Swimmable Cities: https://www.swimmablecities.org/

Katie Pumphrey: https://www.katiepumphrey.com/about

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