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Bruckner Chase was formally given the title of Uila O Le Sami in American Samoa by the village Aunu’u. His title was conveyed by Fuiava Avaloa, the High Talking Chief of Aunu’u, in May during a blessing and ceremony on the island before his 9-mile crossing from Aunu’u Island to Pago Pago, the main island […]
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Connections develop when humans enter the open water that simply do not happen when homo sapiens are on land. While humans are adept at self-expression, the exchange of concepts, the organization of complex social structures from families to nations, entrance into the open water is a profoundly unique equalizer. Mutual respect, camaraderie and bonds form
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Ouma is an Arabic word, a typical and popular word used in Tunisia that means swim in the sea. As a result of Nejib Belhedi‘s 1400K Swim Across Tunisia, Tunisian Al Watanya 1 TV will announce on January 1st 2012 that all people of Tunisia of every age and background are encouraged to upload their
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When swimmers take off at the start of a mass open water swim, with arms thrashing, legs kicking, necks cranking, whitewash all around in a total sensory overload, the description needs to be colorful: A churning cacophony of competition. Or perhaps it is a captivating clamor of camaraderie? Whatever it is, it is certainly charming,
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Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. After the successful inclusion of mixed-gender team pursuit relays in open water swimming, the triathlon world – and perhaps less likely the pool swimming world – seem to agree their open water swimming colleagues are onto something big. The International Triathlon Union announced that the Triathlon Mixed Relay will
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Dr. Peter Attia has reportedly discovered the secret of endurance sports success through nutrition. While he has actually increased his caloric intake to 4,500 calories per day from 3,000 calories per day, he has significantly changed his body composition – from over 20% body fat to 7.5% body fat. Through this dietary change, he has
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Patagonia Extreme Cold Water Challenge, Nominee for the 2011 World Open Water Swimming Performance of the Year Copyright © 2009 – 2011 by World Open Water Swimming Association
Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. After ten days, there is very close battle at the top of the 2011 World Open Water Swimming Performance of the Year, followed by a large group of nominees statistically grouped together. With voting continuing until December 31st, there will be many changes in the current standings. Like many
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One World One Ocean talks about what might happen if man does nothing to help repair the ocean. For open water swimmers who expose themselves like no other demographic group does in the ocean, it is especially a nightmare scenario. Alone without neoprene. No fins or scuba gear. No radar or GPS. Completely enveloped in
Jellyfish For Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner In The Future?!? Read More »
After ten days, a close battle is shaping up among the top six men in the World Open Water Swimming Man of the Year poll, with the rest of the nominees following in their wake. One of the goals of the World Open Water Swimming Awards is to call attention to all the heroes of
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