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The Making Of Iconic Film Scenes Photo courtesy of Norman Jean Roy, Amity Island, Massachusetts. On the 40th anniversary of the iconic movie Jaws, a Barbadian singer Robyn Rihanna Fenty, better known by her stage name Rihanna, was photographed by Norman Jean Roy for the March 2015 issue of Harper’s Bazaar. Her interview is posted […]
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Uaimh an tSolais & Uaimh na nÉan Courtesy of Sam Krohn, Cooper Coast, Ireland. Sometimes, people know from a young age. Other times, it takes self-discovery in university. For others, it may take years or decades to find their niche and passion in life. But once that love of accomplishing something is found, there is
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The Oceans Seven Achievement Of Liz Fry Courtesy of Elizabeth Fry, North Channel. Earlier this year, Elizabeth Fry crossed the 35 km North Channel to complete the Oceans Seven as the oldest individual in history. Her Oceans Seven swims included the following: Oceans Seven #1 on August 20th 2003: 33.5 km crossing of the English
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Awe, Admiration: The Awesomeness Of Sarah Thomas Courtesy of Evan Morrison, TRACK RS, English Channel. Many will write about the 54 hour 10 minute four-way English Channel crossing by Sarah Thomas, a feat that leave many speechless. Fortunately, Elaine Howley, one of swimming world’s most talented writers, and photographer/filmmaker Jon Washer, who is producing the
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Pat Gallant-Charette’s Triple Crown of Lake Monster Swims Upper photo by Gabe Souza of Lone Spruce Creative, Rockport, Maine. Pat Gallant-Charette is the oldest person to complete the Triple Crown of Lake Monster Swims. The Triple Crown of Lake Monster Swims (or the cryptozoological Triple Crown) is a trio of marathon swims held in lakes
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Sarah Thomas En Route To Mightily Raising The Bar Photo courtesy of James Musselwhite, Outdoor Swimmer Magazine. Sarah Thomas is raising the bar in the endurance sports world so high, it is difficult to fathom. With a two-way 24-hour’ish crossing of the English Channel finished, the cancer survivor is on her third consecutive crossing with
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Swimming Around Angel Island: Unofficial, Unobserved, Undocumented…And Loads Of Fun Courtesy of Bryan Temmermand, Angel Island, San Francisco Bay, California. Alex Kostich completed yet another circumnavigation island: a swim around Angel Island in San Francisco Bay. The 8 km swim has been completed by 15 swimmers according to Bryan Temmermand of Pacific Open Water Swim
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Women Making A Difference Courtesy of Swimming World Magazine. Merle Liivand appeared on an NBC television show called, Woman Making a Difference. The pool breaststroker and open water swimmer who lives, works and trains in Florida has represented her native Estonia in the 5 km and 10 km races at the 2017 and 2019 FINA
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Grgo Mujan, Marathoning Machine Courtesy of Vojislav Mijić, Stari Grad Bay, Croatia. While 44-year-old Angela Maurer won the women’s 16 km Faros Maratón in Stari Grad Bay, Croatia on September 10th, 20-year-old Grgo Mujan of Croatia continued his winning ways in Croatia. He won the overall title at the Faros Maratón in dominating fashion with
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