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Yuri (Yury) Kudinov (Russian: Юрий Кудинов) of Volgograd is a great Russian open water swimmer who has been formally recognized by his peers and was deservingly honored by the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame this year. Yuri is not tall, but he has a heart of a giant. After years of hard pool training […]
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The world’s best professional open water swimming stars from 19 countries (Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Slovenia, South Africa, Switzerland, Ukraine, USA and Venezuela) have gathered in Santos, Brazil this weekend to compete in the first FINA 10KM Marathon Swim World Cup race of the 2010 season.
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Heather Hagadorn, Chairwoman of the new USMS Long Distance Swimming Committee, publicly addressed the ongoing situation of swimwear for open water events. Heather announced on the USMS website forum that there are no changes in the swimwear rules for USMS open water swimming events. “Nothing will change when/if FINA updates its open water swimwear rules
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We analyzed some information on the FINA 10KM Marathon Swimming World Cup and FINA Open Water Swimming Grand Prix circuits. The data proves that the two pro circuits are global in nature, attract athletes from around the world who swim several races each and are representative of the increasing number of amateurs who do marathon
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Over the weekend, the Heritage Water Festival enjoyed a record number of swimmers at its 0.4K, 0.8K 3K and 5K Heia Safari Ranch course near Muldersdrift in South Africa. Only in its third year, the Heritage Water Festival had nearly 900 swimmers as many participants were looking to qualify for the 2010 Halfway Toyota Midmar
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A Czech-language documentary, Dobrodružství ve vlnách (or Adventures on the Waves) on Davida Čecha can be seen here. The 20-year-old Davida became the first Czech swimmer to complete a two-way crossing of the English Channel. Copyright © 2010 by World Open Water Swimming Association
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Johnny Weissmuller, one of swimming greatest heroes, loved Acapulco, Mexico where he filmed Tarzan and the Mermaids. In fact, Johnny’s grave lies in a cemetery outside of Acapulco. It was here that 759 swimmers participated in the Acapulco 5K International Ronald Johnson Open Water Swim this month. As the sun came up over Acapulco Bay,
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Product: Swim Socks Manufacturer: blueseventy Price: US$30.00, £20, €30 Description: Neoprene socks prevent injury to the sole of foot when walking on rocky surfaces. The Swim Socks are form fitting to minimize water entry while swimming and keep your feet warm in cold water. Test Location: We tested in California (USA) during January at (1)
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Next week, we understand that US Masters Swimming will announce a statement on what kind of swimsuits will be allowed in US Masters Swimming-sanctioned open water swimming races. It decision is being anxiously anticipated by thousands of open water swimmers from coast to coast. The US Masters Swimming Long Distance Swimming Committee is currently debating
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The International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame honored the offspring of Reg Brickell Senior in its 2009 Class, Reg Brickell Jr. and Ray Brickell. While the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame has honored husband-and-wife (Roger and Valerie Parsons and Ray and Audrey Scott), twins (Carole and Sarah Hunt), father-and-daughter (Robert and Christine Cossette), father-and-son
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