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World Open Water Swimming Federation, a human-powered project
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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Mohammad Kobadi is a 34-year-old open water swimmer and coach began his unprecedented 1000K marathon swim across the Persian Gulf today. Kobadi is attempting an unassisted stage swim in the Persian Gulf from the Strait of Hormuz to Arvand Kenar along the coast of Iran. Kobadi (2nd from right in photo) and his team are
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In a charity swim to raise awareness of autism, Lelané Rossouw-Bancroft attempted to get certified as an ice swimmer in the 4°C (39°F) Elk River. 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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The Channel Swimming Association recognized 38 solo swim successes, one 2-way relay by the first-ever 4 person team and 32 one-way relays across the English Channel during the 2011 season. The athletes came from 9 different countries and from all walks of life as took up a challenge that relatively few humans do. From a
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Voting for the World Open Water Swimming Awards continues until December 31st, 2011. This WOWSA Award for Woman of the Year is not necessarily for the best athlete, but are meant to honor the individual who (1) best embodies the spirit of open water swimming, (2) possesses the sense of adventure, tenacity and perseverance that
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Voting for the World Open Water Swimming Awards continues until December 31st, 2011. These WOWSA Awards for Performance of the Year are not necessarily for the best athlete, but are meant to honor the individuals who (1) best embody the spirit of open water swimming, (2) possess the sense of adventure, tenacity and perseverance that
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What an outstanding swimsuit and photograph of World Open Water Swimming Performance of the Year nominee and cancer survivor Selina Moreno Pasagali by Nadandolibre‘s Jose Diaz. This photo tells much more than a 1000 words. Selina has so much to live for after recovering from breast cancer. Shocked with malignant tumors in her breast, Selina
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