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World Open Water Swimming Federation, a human-powered project
Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Three-time Olympic swimmer Julian Bolling is giving back to the sport through the organization of two open water swims in Sri Lanka and a Swim Lanka project. Similar to Shane Gould in Fiji and Bruckner Chase in American Samoa, Bolling spearheaded Swim Lanka to promote swimming in Sri Lanka. […]
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The Oceans Seven is open water swimming’s version of the Seven Summits. The Seven Summits are the highest mountains in each of the seven continents that 348 people have successfully achieved. These 348 people have set a bar that others seek to achieve. Their Seven Summits takes years of effort, money, equipment, and mind-boggling focus
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Captain Webb crossed the English Channel in 1875. George Young crossed the Catalina Channel in 1927. Mercedes Gleitze was the first to cross the Strait of Gibraltar in 1928. Barry Devonport first crossed the Cook Strait in 1962. The world is a very large place. Mountains have been climbed and many run, bike and ski
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TAMPA BAY. The efforts of Rory O’Connor, the race director of the 5K Tampa Bay Frogman Swim, has paid off handsomely and for a grand cause. In 2011, the amount raised was US$53,000, but over US$120,000 has already been donated after Saturday’s swim. “The Frogman Swim started as an event and fundraiser for an injured
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101 Movers And Shakers In The Open Water Swimming World Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Open water swimmers who wield power and influence do so in a variety of ways and roles: as swimmers (both former and current), administrators, judges, coaches, officials, writers, producers or photo/videographers. Some have impact in a subtle manner; others
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Speedo Ice Swim 2011 Teaser from Shoestring Productions Courtesy of Open Water Source
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NETHERLANDS. In this 1958 film clip about a race in Wadden Sea, we could not help but notice the number of well-dressed people on the spectator boats and the fact that none of the swimmers appear to wear goggles, in addition to the winner’s streamlined body position augmented by a strong kick. Richard Broer of
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ITALY. Isola del Giglio is in Tuscany where a historically rich artistic legacy has arisen from its gorgeous waterways and landscapes. Copyright © 2011 by Open Water Source
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ARGENTINA. Cecilia Biagioli of Argentina was awarded the Cóndor de Oro by the Clarín newspaper and the Olimpia de Plata by the Círculo de Periodismo Deportivo (Circle of Sports Journalism). She was recognized for her exploits in 2011 when she won the gold medal at the Pan American Games 10K marathon swim in Mexico, qualified
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Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Open water swimmers can be expressive in a variety of ways: verbally or artistically. Some view their skin as part of that public expression. Below are numerous examples of open water swimmers from Boston to Brazil, Germany to Geneva – many of whom have marine animal-themed or ocean-specific tattoos
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