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Doctoring A Hoax Across The English Channel Courtesy of Channel Swimming Dover, English Channel. Channel Swimming Dover documented the fascinating history, mindset and English Channel swimming goals of Dr. Dorothy Cochrane Logan and her co-conspirator Horace Carey [shown on left]. Read her back story and the aftermath of her 1927 swim in the English Channel […]
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Bangor’s Ghost Gives Tribute Courtesy of Brian Meharg, Bangor, Northern Ireland. For years, Brian Meharg escorted swimmers across the North Channel between Northern Ireland and Scotland. Meharg enthralled the audience at Bangor’s Ghost on July 4th at the Queen’s Parade Church. The entertainers of Bangor’s Ghost told the tales of the seaside, giving tribute to
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Against The Tides Screening Schedule In July Courtesy of Stefan Stuckert and Beth French, BBC Radio London Stefan Stuckert and Beth French were interviewed on Jo Good Show on BBC Radio London (94.9FM) on July 2nd. They promoted their upcoming London screenings of Against The Tides. Stuckert says, “If you know anybody interested in adventure
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Swim 4 Orán On Oxford Island Courtesy of Lurgan Masters and Open Water Swimming Club, Oxford Island, Northern Ireland. Orán Creaney was a 6-year-old young boy from Northern Ireland who sadly passed away due to heart conditions. Orán was born in June 2008 with a single ventricle heart. His heart condition, coupled with a feeding
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Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. When we came across this information, “The all-new Arena Cobra Ultra Mirror Goggle is a Fina-approved racing goggle,” we were curious as to how and why goggles needs to be approved for FINA competitions. We understand why swimsuits for competition are reviewed, tested and approved by FINA. In order
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Open Water Swimming Comes Out On Top Courtesy of Swimming World Magazine, Gwangju, South Korea. At the upcoming 2019 FINA World Championships in Gwangju, South Korea, there will be Swimming World Magazine asked its readers in its recent Swim Poll of the Week for Friday, sponsored by Strechcordz Swim Training Products, which sport will you
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Women In The Open Water Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Pam Lazzarotto is a lifelong swimmer. Originally from Canada, she specialized in butterfly as a former world-class swimmer from Toronto and later at the University of Arizona. Throughout her 20’s, 30’s, 40’s and 50’s, she has remained involved in swimming as a masters competitor,
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The New Tekrapod By John Hanley Courtesy of Kickstarter. John Hanley is a 3-time Ironman triathlete and active open water swimmer. As an engineer with over 30 years experience, he thought he could improve upon the standard tow floats that he had seen in various open water swimming locations. “Our team of open water swimmers
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Gregorio Paltrinieri Won Gold In 2017, But What About 2019 World University Games? Courtesy of WOWSA, Taiwan. 2016 Olympic 1500m champion Gregorio Paltrinieri is one of the favorites at the upcoming 10 km swim in South Korea’s FINA World Championships. He is also a pre-race favorite to become a Olympic 10K Marathon Swim qualifier. Two
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The Vortex Swim, 300 Nautical Miles Through Ocean Plastics Courtesy of Ben Lecomte, Great Pacific Garbage Patch, Pacific Ocean. On June 12th, Ben Lecomte and his escort crew of nine left Oahu, Hawaii to start a 300 nautical mile (555.6 km) solo stage swim called The Vortex Swim through the heart of the Great Pacific
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