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At the U.S. Masters Swimming- and Pacific Masters Swimming-sponsored open water swimming conference this weekend in San Francisco, there will be dozens of speakers and panelists discussing a variety of topics relevant and important to the open water swimming world. Rob Butcher, Executive Director, U.S. Masters Swimming, will introduce a number of dignitaries including keynote […]
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Over 100 cold water swimmers are set to race 2.5K in the typically cool 13°C waters of Camps Bay, Cape Town, South Africa on March 21st to raise funds for abused women and children and to celebrate Human Rights Day. The Cadiz Human Rights Day Swim is part of the Cadiz Swim Series, a host
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Start line – anxious, scared, excitedFor each yard tackled today, miles were recitedYou are an open water warrior. First miles – patience, smooth, settleEmbrace the sunrise from sea levelA pallet of deep blues, cool greens and orange huesYou are an open water warrior. Half way – fatigued, doubting, tiredThoughts of friends, legends, accomplishment inspirePull, pull,
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In an announcement that is surely to have a significant impact on the American elite open water swimming world, Chloe Sutton announced a hiatus from open water swimming in 2012 in an interview with USA Swimming correspondent Bob Schaller.Chloe responded as follows when he asked, “Will you go for open water in the Olympics in
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Mark Robson wrote a review of one of the most popular open water swimming books of all time, Dover Solo, Swimming The English Channel by Marcia Cleveland. “Whenever I am asked my opinion regarding reading matter for open water swimming, I never hesitate to recommend two of my favourite publications one of which is Dover Solo.
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During the International Swimming Hall of Fame induction ceremony weekend in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida in early May, the new Fran Crippen Memorial 10K elite invitational race will be held as well as a special appearance by Professor Splash who will attempt break his existing shallow high-dive world record: Copyright © 2011 by Open Water Source
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Aisling Beacom, who started her career as a member of Wicklow Sea Swimming Club, is one of 126 swimmers who will represent Ireland at the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games. But this isn’t the first time that Aisling has represented Ireland on the international stage. Through Special Olympics Ireland’s Athlete Leadership Programme she visited
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Great Britain is on a role. It has a number of elite superstars that belie its relatively small domestic swimming population (Rebecca Adlington in the pool, Keri-Anne Payne, Cassandra Patten and David Davies in both the pool and open water, and world-renowned channel swimmers like Kevin Murphy, Michael Read, Alison Streeter and many others. It
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International Swimming Hall of Fame and International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame honoree swimmer Shelley Taylor-Smith was selected as one of Australia’s 50 most adored celebrities, fashion icons, industry leaders, sporting legends, unsung heroes, high achievers and women of the land. These 50 influential achievers shared their stories and insights in a new book called
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I swim. Crisp clean water. Buoys dancing. Bright blue sky. Birds soaring. I swim. Adrenaline pumping. Muscles tightening. Heart pounding. Lungs burning. I swim. A bright kayak. My loyal guide. Glistening paddles. My mirrored twin. I swim. Water splashing. Whistles blowing. Excitement building. People cheering. I swim. What a beautiful poem by Melissa Ingalls of
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