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I knew the words safari, savanna and Sahara, but Africa seemed to be such a far-off place. I occasionally watched the wildlife splendor of Africa on American television and the grand spectacular of its savannas. I read books about lions and elephants. I marveled at pictures of alligators and gorillas. The towering pyramids of Egypt, […]
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Nominees of the various WOWSA Awards over the years help paint a mighty colorful picture of the open water swimming world: 2008 World Open Water Swimming Man of the Year Nominees 1. Dmitrij Belov (Russia), National Team Coach 2. Emilio Casanueva (USA/Chile), Sanctioning Body President 3. Sid Cassidy (USA), Chairman and Global Administrator 4. David
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Melissa Cunningham of Australia was recently inducted in the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame as an Honour Swimmer and just received the prestigious Irving Davids-Captain Roger Wheeler Memorial Award. She followed up her two world championships and world-class career as a commentator, administrator, official, lecturer, teacher and inspirational force. Cunningham won dual back-to-back 25
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The International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2014. In addition to Melissa Cunningham (Australia), Sandra Bucha (U.S.A.), Elizabeth Fry (U.S.A.), Vojislav Mijić (Serbia), Jane Katz (U.S.A.) and the Indonesian Swimming Federation, Jim Anderson (U.S.A.) was selected as an Honour Administrator. Jim Anderson was not only a founding member and race director
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The International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame announced its newest Honourees in its Class of 2014. The mission of the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame is to select outstanding marathon swimmers, officials, pilots, coaches, organizations and administrators who have made major contributions to the sport for induction into the International Marathon Swimming Hall of
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The International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2014 Honourees. In addition to Melissa Cunningham (Australia), Sandra Bucha (U.S.A.), Elizabeth Fry (U.S.A.), Vojislav Mijić (Serbia), James Anderson (U.S.A.) and the Indonesian Swimming Federation, Dr. Jane Katz (U.S.A.) was selected as an Honour Administrator. Dr. Katz is the author of 14 books about
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Courtesy of the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame. The International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2014. In addition to Melissa Cunningham (Australia), Sandra Bucha (U.S.A.), Elizabeth Fry (U.S.A.), James Anderson (U.S.A.), Jane Katz (U.S.A.), and the Indonesian Swimming Federation, Vojislav Mijić of Serbia was selected. Mijić is a well-deserving selection
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The International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame announced its Honourees for its Class of 2014. In addition to Melissa Cunningham (Australia), Elizabeth Fry (U.S.A.), Vojislav Mijić (Serbia), James Anderson (U.S.A.), Jane Katz (U.S.A.), the Indonesian Swimming Federation, Sandra Bucha of the U.S.A. was selected as an Honour Swimmer. [Read more…] Copyright © 2013 by World
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The International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame announced the Honourees for its Class of 2014. In addition to Melissa Cunningham (Australia), Sandra Bucha (U.S.A.), Vojislav Mijić (Serbia), James Anderson (U.S.A.), Jane Katz (U.S.A.), and the Indonesian Swimming Federation, Elizabeth Fry (U.S.A.) was selected as an Honour Swimmer. [Read more…] Copyright © 2013 by World Open
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