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Pablo Fernández Álvarez Sets World Record Swimming In Place For 25 Hours Courtesy of Libertad Silva, Madrid, Spain. After a long, stressful night for Pablo Fernández Álvarez and his team, Fernández finally set his third Guinness World Record after completing 25 hours swimming in a continuous-flow pool. Libertad Silva reported, “He was tired but happy […]
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Pablo Fernández Swims At All-Day Pace In Place For COVID-19 Courtesy of Libertad Silva, Madrid, Spain. Pablo Fernández Álvarez, a two-time Guinness World Record holder from Spain, has started his 25-hour non-stop challenge. Libertad Silva explains, “His record attempt is a charity swim to support COVID-19 research, especially noteworthy because Fernández himself is a recovering
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One of the greatest pool swimming races in history: the 1976 US Olympic Trials, men’s 400 meter freestyle
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Celebrate The Mother Earth Swim On Mother’s Day Courtesy of WOWSA, Venetian Islands, Biscayne Bay, Florida. Merle Liivand will attempt the inaugural Mother Earth Swim in Miami, Florida this coming Mother’s Day on May 10th. Merle Liivand will do a solo mermaid swim around the Venetian Islands including San Marino Island, San Marco Island and
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Ronnie Wong Promoting The Sport On WOWSA Live Sponsored by KAATSU Global, Hong Kong. Ronnie Wong Man Chiu is the long-time chairman of the FINA Technical Open Water Swimming Committee. The Hong Kong businessman, Olympian (1968 Mexico City Olympics + 1972 Munich Olympics as a swimmer in the 100m freestyle and 200m individual medley +
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Charlotte Brynn Not Fearing Failure On WOWSA Live Sponsored by KAATSU, Huntington Beach, California. Charlotte Brynn, a New Zealand ice swimmer and marathon swimmer with a very colorful and adventurous open water career, talked on a wide variety of her experiences – both good and bad – with International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame chairman
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Elaine Howley Making, Documenting History On WOWSA Live Sponsored by KAATSU Global, Boston, Massachusetts. Elaine Howley, an ice swimmer, channel swimmer, marathon swimmer, event director and veteran crew member, is best known for her comprehensive historical pieces on marathon swimmers that entertain and educate the swimming community around the world. Her subjects include luminaries from
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Pablo Fernández Álvarez Swimming For COVID-19 Research Courtesy of Libertad Silva, Madrid, Spain. Pablo Fernández Álvarez, a two-time Guinness World Record holder from Spain, is gearing up for his next adventure. Libertad Silva explains, “His record attempt next week in Spain will be a charity swim to support COVID-19 research, especially noteworthy because Fernández himself
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WOWSA Live April-May Interviews Sponsored by KAATSU Global, Huntington Beach, California. International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame chairman Ned Denison and Antonio Argüelles are the personable, widely traveled hosts of WOWSA Live. WOWSA Lives bring one-on-one interviews with luminaries from the sport of open water swimming from all continents around the world. Denison and Argüelles
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Stephen Redmond Testing Himself And Relationships On WOWSA Live Sponsored by KAATSU, West Cork, Ireland. International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame Honor Swimmer Stephen Redmond was the first person in history to complete the Oceans Seven. The 54-year-old former rugby player was today’s guest on WOWSA Live, hosted by Ned Denison. Redmond talked about his
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