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First, Facebook messages started to report that the Serpentine has reached 20°F (68°C). Then, the London Evening Standard reported that Serpentine’s poisonous algae puts 2012 London Olympics events in jeopardy. According to the publication, “…tests have found blue-green algae in the lake…swimmers are being warned they may suffer skin rashes, eye irritation, vomiting, diarrhea and […]
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The attack on Mike Spalding during his Alenuihaha Channel swim from the island of Hawaii to Maui in the state of Hawaii by a cookiecutter shark was the focus of a study co-authored by researchers including Randy Honebrink of the Hawaii Division of Aquatic Resources, Robert Buch of the Florida Program for Shark Research at
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Under beautiful conditions – blue skies, clear water, light, cooling breeze in the peaceful Aegean Sea, Andrew Smilley of the Caymen Islands led the field of 35 athletes from 19 countries at the World Summer Games 1.5K open water swim from nearly start to finish. After Wesley Klumper (17) of the Netherlands jumped out to
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Bruckner Chase is helping out at the Special Olympics World Summer Games, providing much-appreciated assistance to the open water swimmers who have gathered from around the world in Athens, Greece. But in swimming around the Aegean Sea during his down time, it has been evident how few fish and other marine life exist along the
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The 35 finalists in the Special Olympics World Summer Games 1.5K open water swim took to the Aegean Sea today for a practice session. The seriousness and excitement in the air was as evident as the sunshine on the beautiful summer day in Greece. The swimmers listened carefully to the instructions and then took to
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The Three Days In Three Seas in Israel is back and bigger than ever. The unique 3-day 30K mass marathon swim is scheduled for November 2, 3 and 4. The field is limited to 200 participants who are interested in swimming 10K in the Mediterranean Sea, 10K in the Red Sea and 10K the Sea
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The Jiaozhou Bay Bridge in China would be a great place for a marathon swim. After four years of construction, the world’s longest bridge over water – 26 miles (42K) – was opened this week. The bridge links China’s eastern port city of Qingdao to Huangdao island and has 5,000 pillars, built by over 10,000
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Like a cool ocean breeze on a hot, humid day, the incredibly accomplished Dr. Jane Katz welcomed her colleagues in a refreshing manner during her humble acceptance speech at the United Nations. Among her fellow recipients at the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame ceremonies, the Certificate of Merit honoree touched upon a number of
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Swimmers use a variety of equipment, either to train in a pool or enjoy in the open water. But in King County, Washington, the Council passed a measure to require all swimmers on the county’s rivers to wear life vests. First-time offenders will get a warning; a second violation will mean an $86 fine. While
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