Bill Keating Jr Great Ohio River Swim

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Bill Keating Jr Great Ohio River Swim

Join us for our annual swim across the Ohio and back to support the work of Adventure Crew. When we started the Great Ohio River swim in 2007, Bill Keating Jr.

The Great Ohio River Swim is the only open water swim on the Ohio River to cross the river and back. Start at the Serpentine Wall and swim across the Ohio River to Kentucky. Once you have reached Kentucky come back across the Ohio River to Public Landing in the heart of Cincinnati! was one of the first to sign up. The first year of the swim Bill won the male swim, but lost the overall title to his

daughter, Caroline. Three of his kids and his father swam across the river with Bill over the years. Bill was a big supporter of the swim and throughout the years talked others into joining him the swim across the river. In March of 2017, Bill lost his battle with brain cancer and now we dedicate the river swim to him.

04/03/2026

Funds from the Great Ohio River Swim help support this important program at ADVENTURE CREW!

08/27/2025

Swim-sational impact.
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We're thrilled to announce that this year's Swim raised $17,000 to support ADVENTURE CREW's programs -- making 2025 our best year yet! All proceeds help the nonprofit provide adventures, including vital swim training, for city teens. Thanks to all of you who made this possible through your support of the event!

08/26/2025

Find yourself in our photos.
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Relive all the fun of Sunday's Great Ohio River Swim by clicking through our photo galleries! You just might see a shot of yourself swimming or spectating. Enjoy!

08/25/2025

Swim scenes.
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Thanks to everyone who turned out for yesterday's Great Ohio River Swim! We appreciate the 250 people who registered to swim across the river and back as well as the many volunteers who helped keep the event safe and fun, all in support of ADVENTURE CREW. Enjoy a few great photos from the event by Leigh Taylor, Photographer.

08/22/2025

See you Sunday for our SOLD OUT Swim!
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We can't wait to see everyone this Sunday for the 2025 Bill Keating, Jr. Great Ohio River Swim. We're thrilled to share that river conditions have met our safety standards, so the event is a go!

Please note: The Swim is sold out; NO EVENT DAY REGISTRATIONS will be accepted.

08/20/2025

Raising money for teens' outdoor adventures.
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Did you catch event chair Caroline Keating on FOX19 on Sunday! We appreciate that they had her on to talk about the swim -- and its impact on teens in our community through ADVENTURE CREW!

We only have a handful of spots left, so sign up now if you plan to join us!

08/18/2025

Only a few spots left!
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If you're thinking of joining us for the Great Ohio River Swim, now is the time to sign up! We have fewer than 20 spots left for this Sunday's event. Visit www.greatohioriverswim.com to register!

08/12/2025

Only about 40 spots left for the Swim!
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Attention swimmers: Time is running out to sign up for the 2025 event! Only about 40 spots remain for this 900-meter swim, the largest open water swim across the Ohio River and back. Sign up today at www.greatohioriverswim.com -- and then take the plunge with us on Sunday, August 24!

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