Ever wondered what it’s like to be in the middle of the swim start at a triathlon? Well jump in with this week’s exclusive video as we give you the inside look at the all the tips, tricks and tactics of open water swimming amongst other athletes.

As well as good technique and efficiency, the top elites have an array of special skills they can utilise to stay ahead of the opposition, whether its dolphin diving, sighting, body surfing or having the ability to breathe on both sides of the body.

Whether you’re just starting out on your triathlon journey or an competent Age Grouper, we hope you’ll find something useful to take away from this week’s video.