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World Open Water Swimming Federation, a human-powered project
The Daily News of Open Water Swimming asked Mike Lewis this question. He gave a positive prognostication: “In short, yes. For those who think Diana is too old, or her 103-mile swim is too far, think again. Research from the Mayo Clinic indicates there are beneficial effects of endurance training on age related cellular dysfunction […]
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Scenes from the Italian National Open Water Swimming Championships is shown in this entertaining video shot at Castel Gandolfo, a small Italian twon overlooking Lake Albano where the speedy Italians held their national 5K time trials: The Italians, led by Valerio Cleri and his strong female teammates, are looking especially good to capture spots for
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2,200 aquatic athletes from 181 nations are taking part in the 14th FINA WorldChampionships. They will be televised by 65 different television networks around the world with television broadcasts in high definition in 190 territories. There are also 6,000 accreditations (media representatives, athletes, coaches, officials and administrators) for those who are taking part. It will
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As the aquatic world (open water swimming, pool swimming, diving, water polo and synchronized swimming) head to Shanghai for the 2011 FINA World Swimming Championships, the Chinese are continuing to impress the aquatic community with their hospitality. Dr. Jim Miller, who has visited dozens of countries in his capacity as a physician to numerous national
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It is possible. While most people gain the advantages of experience and navigational savvy as they age and do more open water swimming, there are some possible effects of aging on open water swimming. Jim Miller MD FAAFP and former National Team Physician of the USA Swimming National Open Water Swimming Team who sits on
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Long ones is the answer. Very long ones! The six men of Ventura Deep Six are among the most recent additions to Openwaterpedia. Ventura Deep Six, the world record setting relay that conquered 202 miles in the cold, rough Pacific Ocean swimming non-stop for 4 straight days along the Southern California coast, were the recipients
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Fortunately, success can be measured in a variety of ways in open water swimming. In the case of Ray Gandy and Elaine Howley, who attempted an unprecedented 50-mile charity swim in Narragansett Bay, success was easily measured in effort and dollars. On the effort side, Ray swam 45.6 miles in 27 hours 42 minutes before
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The Race For The Conch Eco-SeaSwim in Grace Bay Beach stepped up to the plate again and served beautifully tropical blue seas for his emerging competition in Turks & Caicos. The contrast of bronzed bodies of all ages and shapes against the turquoise Caribbean Sea in the West Indies was remarkable to witness during the
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Alex Meyer of the USA, a Harvard University graduate, describes the upcoming 2011 FINA World Swimming Championships in Shanghai and the road to the Olympic 10K Marathon Swim. Copyright © 2011 by Open Water Source
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