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The Channel Swimming Association recognized 38 solo swim successes, one 2-way relay by the first-ever 4 person team and 32 one-way relays across the English Channel during the 2011 season. The athletes came from 9 different countries and from all walks of life as took up a challenge that relatively few humans do. From a […]
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In this segment Open Water Source explains the importance of a balanced body position and sighting techniques for open water swimming. Copyright © 2011 by Open Water Source
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Mohammad Kobadi is a 34-year-old open water swimmer and coach began his unprecedented 1000K marathon swim across the Persian Gulf today. Kobadi is attempting an unassisted stage swim in the Persian Gulf from the Strait of Hormuz to Arvand Kenar along the coast of Iran. Kobadi (2nd from right in photo) and his team are
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In a charity swim to raise awareness of autism, Lelané Rossouw-Bancroft attempted to get certified as an ice swimmer in the 4°C (39°F) Elk River. Copyright © 2011 by Open Water Source
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Voting for the World Open Water Swimming Awards continues until December 31st, 2011. This WOWSA Award for Woman of the Year is not necessarily for the best athlete, but are meant to honor the individual who (1) best embodies the spirit of open water swimming, (2) possesses the sense of adventure, tenacity and perseverance that
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Voting for the World Open Water Swimming Awards continues until December 31st, 2011. These WOWSA Awards for Performance of the Year are not necessarily for the best athlete, but are meant to honor the individuals who (1) best embody the spirit of open water swimming, (2) possess the sense of adventure, tenacity and perseverance that
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Voting for the World Open Water Swimming Awards continues until December 31st, 2011. These WOWSA Awards are not necessarily for the best athlete, but are meant to honor the individuals who (1) best embody the spirit of open water swimming, (2) possess the sense of adventure, tenacity and perseverance that open water swimmers are known
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Alone with your thoughts in the open water, the questions you ask yourself are common among many open water swimmers: 1. Was that a shark? 2. Where’s the finish? 3. What’s the water temperature? 4. Why’s he wearing a wetsuit? 5. Can’t he swim straight? 6. Can’t she stop touching my feet? 7. Why is
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New Plymouth (New Zealand) local Keith Allum is fighting fit for life and for the State New Zealand Ocean Swim Series underway. Whether it is the State Harbour Crossing in Auckland in November, the State Paihia Classic in Bay of Islands in December, the State Capital Classic in Wellington in January, the new La Grand
New Zealand Engineer Smiles And Laughs, But Is No Joke Read More »
What an outstanding swimsuit and photograph of World Open Water Swimming Performance of the Year nominee and cancer survivor Selina Moreno Pasagali by Nadandolibre‘s Jose Diaz. This photo tells much more than a 1000 words. Selina has so much to live for after recovering from breast cancer. Shocked with malignant tumors in her breast, Selina
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