A channel swimmer struggling onto shore…

…a close race among open water swimmers in a photo finish.

…two competitors simultaneously body surfing down a huge wave to close out a race.

…an ocean swimmer railroading down massive swells far from land.

…a whale breaching in the ocean.

…a perfect hand-off of hydration between coach on a feeding pontoon and a fast-moving swimmer.

…application of lanolin before a marathon swim.

….and beautiful sand castles onshore.

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