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World Open Water Swimming Federation, a human-powered project
34-year-old Lelané Rossouw-Bancroft, a South African cold-water swimmer, joined Jason Malick (29), Suzanna Aguilar Dann (43) and Jim Clifford (59) in a 12.4-mile swim across Delaware Bay on September 11th. Lelané started with the three others and was the first to overcome strong oncoming currents. “I encountered the same currents, but got pushed down to […]
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As we gaze across the endurance sports landscape, it is clear that Great Britain is currently on the right track. Participation numbers are significantly increasing, corporate support is on the rise, more and more events are being offered and organized, and British athletes are winning world championship titles left and right. “The Olympics are 11
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Craig Dietz is one tough-minded individual: Copyright © 2011 by Open Water Source
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Lance Ogren is a former New York City Fire Department employee and passionate open water swimmer. He holds the world record for the 17.5-mile Ederle Swim from Manhattan Island, New York to Sandyhook, New Jersey, U.S.A. in 4 hours 1 minute. This is his motivation. Copyright © 2011 by Open Water Source
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A great day of open water swimming took place at the 81st annual La Jolla Rough Water Swim – billed as a summertime tradition since 1916. The conditions were very good – clear skies, 65°F water, 70+°F on shore. The festive atmosphere included several swims for age groupers, a 1-mile for masters men, women and
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Scott Zornig, president of the Santa Barbara Channel Swimming Association, was overwhelmed with positive responses around the world regarding his opinions expressed in What’s wrong with Marathon Swimming I? This is his follow-up: This past week, I released a newsletter titled “What’s wrong with Marathon Swimming I.” I am pleased to report that I have
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Chip Carrigan provided reason for keeping the Buddy System in the open water and avoid solo, unescorted open water swims: “In scuba diving (PADI & SSI), solo diving is highly discouraged. Since 1989, there were at least 538 fatalities where it was clear divers were either intentionally diving solo, or became separated from a buddy
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Open water swimming is a global phenomena with sanctioned races in at least 93 countries and thousands of venues around the world, but Europe remains at its heart. Innovations come from European athletes and coaches. Creative solutions are planned and prepared by European race directors. Governing body support is strongest among the European nations. Most
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Today is the 81st annual La Jolla Rough Water Swim just north of San Diego, California is “a summertime tradition since 1916”. The event draws competitors from throughout the US and world. It features five different races for age-group swimmers, amateur heats, masters swimmers and the highlight of the event, the Gatorman 3-mile race. Open
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This is what some of the swimmers had to say last week prior to the 42nd annual Waikiki Roughwater Swim: Copyright © 2011 by World Open Water Swimming Association
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