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Trinity Masters Swimming in Trinidad are similar to thousands of other formal and informal open water swimming clubs, teams, squads and groups around the world, aided and enhanced by modern technology. A shout-out, a meet-up, a group text, a Facebook message, a ping, an email…these are all modern-day ways to call your friends and teammates […]
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Dr. Stathis Avramidis, the Co-Chairman of the International Aquatic History Symposium & Film Festival, always stresses the importance of the individual and their safety. “This is illustrated by this story, a story inspired the work of the Lifesaving Foundationin Ireland. It was adapted from ‘The Star Thrower’ by Loren Eiseley 1907–1977. The philosophy of the
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Whether a pool swimmer or an open water swimmer, young or old, it seems that everyone is reporting a pool swimming set of 100 x 100 (yards or meters, short course or long course) during the holiday season. The annual rite of traditional long-distance training seems to come out of the mega-distance tradition of the
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A rule change to the Rules and Regulations governing the FINA 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup (between 2011 – 2013) will most certainly enhance the safety aspects of the sport. Based on a FINA Technical Open Water Swimming Committee recommendation, the FINA Bureau approved a new rule that require the local organising committee to provide
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Jose Diaz and Selina Moreno Pasagali have teamed up to promote Nadandolibre swimsuits for men and women. The men’s Nadandolibre brand swimsuits are 20€ each + 5€ shipping within Spain. The women’s Nadandolibre brand swimsuits are 28€ each + 5 € shipping within in Spain. The Nadandolibre brand swim caps, in a very wide variety
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Dr. Karah Nazor announced the opening of the registration for the 10-mile Swim the Suck on October 6th, 2012. With the field limited to 60, the spots will fill up quickly, especially with the first few spots taken by some well-traveled swimmers. “Australian Penny Palfrey is possibly the world’s greatest ultramarathon swimmer. She’s going for
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While open water swimmers accomplish the seemingly impossible in the water, it is often out of the water where they doubly shine as stars of society. Salvatore Cimmino, an amputee who has done numerous marathon swims across channels and lakes, is one such individual. Salvatore Cimmino and Professor Hugh Herr of the Harvard-MIT Division of
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In this segment Open Water Source explains the importance of a balanced body position and sighting techniques for open water swimming. Copyright © 2011 by Open Water Source
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Dan Martin temporarily moved his training base from his native Great Britain to San Francisco, California where he quickly proceeded to impress his American hosts. Among a hardy crowd of traditionalists who do not complain in 50°F (10°C) water, Dan quickly stood out. “He continued to swim 8 hours a day in the Bay in
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The Luleå Midnight Swim will be held – in broad daylight on the northern coast of Sweden – on June 29, 2012. Swimmers from Australia, Brazil, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, India, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Great Britain, Germany, Hungary, USA and Sweden have participated in one of the world’s most exotic open
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