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World Open Water Swimming Federation, a human-powered project
The boat is rocking to and fro. It is misty or raining. It is dark at night with boxes and bags all over the place. Many crew members and escort kayakers have experienced these conditions on open water swims in all kinds of venues and conditions. While open water swimmers and their escorts arrange and […]
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Former English Channel world record holder Lyndon Dunsbee was inducted as an Honour Swimmer in the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame in 1988. His 1984 France-to-England crossing set a record (8 hours 34 minutes) that was only surpassed 3 times since (Eric Johnson with a 8:20 crossing in 1985, Philip Rush with a 8:15
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1. A sprint takes you at least 2 hours 2. You know Lava is a magazine 3. Your training bikes cost you more than your car 4. You own many wetsuits in different thicknesses 5. You have 3 coaches, a nutritionist, and a masseuse 6. Bonking is a common topic of discussion 7. Kona only
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U.S. Masters Swimming and Ben Christoffel of Liquid Media shared a Bronze Telly Award at the 33rd Annual Telly Awards for “We Are U.S. Masters Swimming”, a promotional video about the American adult swimming governing body. “We sought to create a video that would have wide appeal showcasing our heart and soul,” explained Rob Butcher,
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National Geographic Channel will broadcast the Enigma Man on Thursday, May 10th at 7 pm across the United States. The entertaining and educational show features an open water swimmer with a highly developed, extraordinarily unusual physical and psychological profile. The show will also start airing in Australia on May 21st. Then, the rest of the
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Brian Patterson captured the Strait of Gibraltar swim by Jamie Patrick, Jen Schumacher, Oliver Wilkinson and Darren Miller. The four friends went stroke-for-stroke in a 4-wide for 3 hours 44 minutes across the Strait, piloted by Rafael Gutiérrez Mesa, the president of the Asociación de Cruce A Nado Del Estrecho De Gibraltar (Strait of Gibraltar
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One of the most anticipated speakers at the 2012 Global Open Water Swimming Conference is Craig Dietz of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Dietz was born without arms or legs, yet he is able to swim, drive, cook, send emails and nearly everything else others can do. “I will not run a marathon,” says Dietz with a humility
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Max Moreland, one of the next generation of open water swimmers, hits the finish line of the Crippen Sunset Mile. The Crippen Sunset Mile was a joyous occasion that celebrated the life and legacy of Fran Crippen, a special human who showcased his talents, passion for life and care for other people through the sport
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Whether you swim in it, dive underneath it or dive into it, the open water has an allure for athletes of all ages, abilities nad backgrounds. In a new development, high diving will be part of the 2013 FINA World Swimming Championships in Barcelona, Spain for the first time. Supported by the ultimate friend of
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Kristel Köbrich, who tried to double up in the 800m and 10 km at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, is focusing her aerobic talents on the pool for the 2012 London Olympics. The Chilean superstar and crossover athlete heading to her third Olympics is foregoing the 6-loop 10 km marathon swim for the 16-lap 800-meter freestyle.
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