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How close was Thomas Lurz‘s victory over Brian Ryckeman in the 15 km FINA Open Water Swimming Grand Prix (Maratón Cancún in Cancun? It was this close. Lurz finished in 2:59:55.51, closely followed by Ryckeman in 2:59:55.83. Photo courtesy of Christian Palma. Copyright © 2012 by Open Water Source
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Angela Maurer swam to two very close second-place finishes in Cancun, Mexico this week. On Tuesday, she finished second to Ana Marcela Cunha of Brazil in the FINA 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup. On Thursday, she finished second to Jana Pechanová of the Czech Republic. But the water is clear, clear, clear. Photo courtesy of
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There is so much emotion shown when an athlete makes their country’s Olympic team. Tears are often shed for joy. Athletes, their coaches, family and friend realize that the unadulterated happiness and pride shown is a result of years of training and preparation. Their sacrifice and commitment has led them down a path where they
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Right off of the magnificent Hotel Be Live Grand Viva Beach, Thomas Lurz of Germany and Jana Pechanová of the Czech Republic sealed their latest professional marathon victories with impressive closing sprints. Their performances were a grand finale to the week of racing in Cancún, Mexico. While Tuesday showcased the FINA 10km Marathon Swimming World
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114 swimmers will compete in the first National Kimberly Lake Argyle Swim on May 5th. Swimmers of all ages are traveling to the extreme endurance event from Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria as well as from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to compete in the 10 km and 20 km solo
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Harry Briggs, The Paddlin’ Professor, did a 2-mile fundraising swim across Kincaid Lake in Louisiana on May 17, 2012.
Another 2 Miles Into History With Dr. Harry Briggs Read More »
The athletes competing in the FINA 15 km Open Water Swimming Grand Prix race (Maratón Cancún) in Cancun, Mexico today include the same athletes who competed in Tuesday’s FINA 10K Marathon Swimming World Cup. The athletes were treated very well by the Federación Mexicana de Natación who hosted the 88 marathon swimmers, coach, administrators and
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Letitia Sweitzer has a special surprise for her uncle, International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Harry Briggs. “I have been working on my uncle’s memoirs and finally got it published just in time for his 91st birthday on May 17th when he’ll swim 2 miles across a lake in Louisiana to reach his
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Craig Dietz will speak at the 2012 Global Open Water Swimming Conference … and will enter the 5 km race in Marine Stadium in Long Beach, California this coming September. Copyright © 2012 by Open Water Source
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