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Some people thrive under conformity and strict rules of engagement. Others prefer an environment of self-discovery and the unexpected where there are fewer traditions, rules and boundaries. In the open water swimming world, the crossing of the English Channel as achieved by Captain Matthew Webb in 1875 set forth the rules of engagement for future […]
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As swimmers communicate faster, the extremes at which they are willing and able to go seem to become greater. In the 1960s and 1970s, open water swimmers used to communicate via letters sent via post…in an era where sub-15°C was considered cold. In the 1980s and 1990s, open water swimmers gradually took to the fax
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American Olympic 10km Marathon Swim coach John Dussliere appeared on the Morning Swim Show here. Coach Dussliere is the Head Coach at Santa Barbara Swim Club and coached Mark Warkentin at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He talks about the Olympic 10km Marathon Swim course (“…it’s going to be groundbreaking as far as making it spectator
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The Seabrook Seals hosted their annual Swim for Equality pier-to-pier swim course in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. Individuals from all walks of life and spanning a wide spectrum of ages swam in the charity event. 8-year-old Emily from the local Seabrook Seal Pups group and blind swimmer, Steve McCarthy were among the competitors. The energy and
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As more and more people join the Half Century Club and do marathon swims, extreme swims and adventure swims in waterways around the world, they are fascinating examples of the Fountain of Youth. On land, some teenagers and young adults (ages 14-26) are wired to believe they are invincible and capable of doing outlandish extreme
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Katie Leigh, a kayaker for Diana Nyad, kayaked to Diana’s side three hours out of every nine on her latest attempt from Cuba to Florida. During the hours Katie was kayaking, Katie recalled that she was “in the presence of greatness.” She also learned from her kayak and the deck of a nearby escort boat
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Trinity University, coached by John Ryan and buoyed by its depth, won both the men’s and women’s divisions at the 5th Annual American Swimming Association Open Water Swimming Collegiate National Championships held in Lake Travis, Austin, Texas on October 1st – as well as had the fastest swimmer in the 5K competition. Alexander Grandins of
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The dynamic German duo Thomas Lurz and Angela Maurer won the 2011 FINA 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup series. Thomas finished with 114 points and Angela finished with 98 points as they made statements of their fitness levels, tactical skills and mental strength in races from Europe to Asia. The marathon swimming veterans have collectively
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Open Water Swimmer reported that 2008 Olympic gold medalist Larisa Ilchenko may not be as retired as widely reported (see here). Open Water Swimmer posted this quote from the Olympic champion, “This decision was very difficult to me, but I just put in order their health and believe that the risk must be justified. We
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At this year’s Clinton Global Initiative, the Ocean Recovery Alliance revealed Global Alert, its new online tool to help communities report and rate plastic pollution in their local rivers and waterways. The result is that people can now visualize the floating trash problem. The Ocean Recovery Alliance also showcased the Plastic Disclosure Project, an effort
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