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Simone Ruffini to be Inducted as an Honor Swimmer in the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame

Ned Denison, chairperson of the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame, announced Simone Ruffini as an Honor Swimmer in the IMSHOF Class of 2024. Ruffini is a 34-year-old professional marathon swimmer who traveled the world with the vaulted Italian national team and is married to his fellow Italian national teammate Aurora Ponsele. He finished 6th at

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Fighting The Currents To Win The Atlantic City Around The Island Swim

On August 13th 1989, a group of eight swimmers who would eventually be inducted in the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame as Honor Swimmers gathered on the shore of Absecon Island in Atlantic City to race 36.6 km around the famed New Jersey gambling outpost. The Atlantic City Around The Island Swim race favorite

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The Most Influential Open Water Swimming Personalities from 1950 to 2020

Who are among the most influential open water personalities in recent history? Who are considered impactful legends, unsung heroes, humble heroines, and overlooked historic figures in the sport? Everyone has their favorite personalities and icons in the sport of open water swimming. Any list of The Most Influential Personalities of Open Water Swimming is, by

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