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When a national championship event occurs, the athletes are in the spotlight. With the swimmers at the center of the championship universe, coaches, parents, volunteers, and officials also play key roles in making sure everything goes according to plan so athletic dreams may be realized in a well-dressed venue under a sense of fair play.
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USA Swimming will have its largest annual open water swimming extravaganza next week in Castaic Lake in Southern California. With scenic rolling hills surrounding the venue, Castaic Lake presents a gorgeous amphitheater where all eyes will be on the athletes. Starting on May 15th, Canyons Aquatics and the Fran Crippen Elevation Foundation will sponsor the
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When people say women who do open water swimming are tough as nails, they are not exaggerating. Yet these women often possess a humble softness about them, a genuine sweetness. They know their unique talents and innate toughness are no match for Mother Nature. Katie Rowe is one such woman. The waterwomen from Long Beach,
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“What is the water temperature?” is one of the most common questions asked before an open water competition. The venues for FINA 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup events, FINA Open Water Swimming Grand Prix events, FINA World Swimming Championship races and relays, and FINA World Junior Open Water Swimming Championship events are dictated by specific
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Paul Lundgren is at it again. The former California professional triathlete-turned-marathon swimmer is going to attempt to become the first person to swim across the Sea of Cortez from San Carlos to Punta Chivato. It is a daunting task across 76 miles of salty rough water swimming. Lundgren plans to be the first person to
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Tudor Davies and his colleagues at MYO Swimwear create contemporary swimwear for the characterful man (see photo on left). Davies penned his view of going beyond fashionable swimwear towards sea swimming for those who do competitive open water events and triathlons. We’ve all gone swimming, either in a local pool or even at the beach
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What size do you wear? That question is nearly always raised when buying swimsuits, clothes or shoes. But while you can always adjust your goggles, mold silicon ear plugs to fit your ear drum, and get the optimally fitted swimsuit, what is it about swim caps? There is just not the demand from the market
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Men’s Journal reported that research shows that exercising outdoors (e.g., running, cycling, hiking) lowers stress levels far more effectively than at a gym. Many open water swimmers feel challenged or meditatively mellowed by swimming in an ocean, bay or lake. And they realize that this kind of exercise can be addictive. “Being outdoors motivates us
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Australian marathon swimmer Chloë McCardel is 10 days from heading off to do the unprecedented. But she needs help in order to realize her dream to swim from the shores of Cuba to somewhere along the Florida Keys in America. McCardel is making a public call for a corporate partner to assist with her cancer
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