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Drury Gallagher was inducted in the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame in its Class of 2011 as an Honor Administrator and earlier in the Masters International Swimming Hall of Fame in its Class of 2006. During his IMSHOF induction speech at the United Nations, he talked about the early history of the Manhattan Island Marathon Swim and his […]
Taking To The Waters of New York City and New York State in 2026 Read More »
Giannis Kotsiopoulos first started open water swimming in Toroneos Gulf in his native Greece in 1994 – and has not stopped since.
Giannis Kotsiopoulos, For The Love of the Open Water Read More »
Erica Fox was swimming off Lover’s Point in Monterey Bay when she was attacked by a shark. Her body was found, but many questions remain.
Shark Attack, Follow-up Questions Read More »
The speed and stamina of the finalists in the Olympic 10K Marathon Swim on the Seine at the 2024 Paris Olympics is off-the-charts crazy fast
The Speed, Stamina, and Experience of Olympic 10K Marathon Swimmers – The 2024 Men Read More »
There were lots of busy swimmers over the two-day 2025 Silbersee Ice-Cup in northern Germany as the ice swimming season is well underway.
In and Out of the Cold at the 2025 Silbersee Ice-Cup Read More »
Move the horizon closer has myriad meanings for open water swimmers in channel crossings, ice swims, stage swims, and before and during workouts.
Move The Horizon Closer Read More »
Bojan Marić is exploring new distances at the Mayan Channel Swim across the beautiful Cozumel Channel in Mexico in 2026. He will be headlining a number of international marathon swimmers in this beautiful stretch of sea.
Bojan Marić To Attempt a Mayan Channel Swim First, 54 km El Cruce Doble Read More »
The film about Mercedes Gleitze, Vindication Swim, is now on DVD as well as streaming on leading online platforms.
Vindication Swim Is Now On DVD and Streaming Read More »
There are 13 IISA-certified
ice swimming events coming up in January and February 2026, from Morocco to Mexico, in Germany, France, Italy, Denmark, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.
Let The Cold Continue…The Ice Swimming Season Heats Up Read More »
Among a small group of young athletes who started to train in the ocean during the Covid pandemic, many of them transitioned to positions of leadership five years later.
From The Cold Pacific Ocean In Winter To University Leadership Read More »