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Yuko Matsuzaki was inducted by the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame in its Class of 2010, a recognition of her long career as a marathon swimmer and ambassador. Yuko completed swims in several countries around the world – always with a smile on her face before and after. Yuko completed two long unprecedented lake […]
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Dr. Harry Huffaker, shown on left at the age of 50 after one of his marathon swims in Hawaii, was inducted in the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2010, an honor well-deserved. Dr. Huffaker is a pioneer in swimming the dangerous channel in Hawaii. Throughout his illustrious
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Courtesy of WOWSA Live, Huntington Beach, California. In the current era, we can witness the exploits and listen to the wisdom of some of history’s greatest marathon swimmers who ply their trades all around the world: Lynne Cox, Kevin Murphy, Lewis Pugh and Penny Palfrey are just a few of these pioneers and brilliant
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There are only a handful of open water swimming coaches around the world who receive similar accolades that are showered upon Gerry Rodrigues. Coach Gerry of Los Angeles just launched his new website that gives you some insight on the innovative open water swimming and triathlon-focused training and philosophy he espouses. Copyright © 2010 by
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Colin Hill who conceived, developed and marketed the Great Swims travel the world to learn more about open water swimming. He’ll follow swimmers anywhere to make sure they have what they need on race day. From television coverage to elite athletes, from veterans who would never touch a wetsuit to tens of thousands who do,
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The Outrider is taking reservations for the 2011 Catalina Channel swim season. And everyone is wondering if the conditions will return to normal or if 2011 will be a repeat of 2010. “2010 resulted in unusually tough conditions. In the 30-plus years I have been escorting swimmers, never have I seen such challenging conditions.” “Water
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The Great Swim Series heads from the lakes, lochs and docks to the small screen. Channel 4 will broadcast one-hour program showcasing the world’s most popular open water swimming series. The first broadcast on November 14th will showcase the British Gas Great East Swim. The second broadcast will be on November 21st on the British
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Pilar Geijo of Argentina won the 2010 FINA Open Water Swimming Grand Prix after a consistently dominating performance throughout the year. Pilar comfortably won four events and was a major presence at every race she competed in from South and North America to Europe. 1. Pilar Geijo (ARG), 124 points 2. Esther Nunez Morera (ESP),
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Like the sun rising every morning, Petar Stoychev won yet another FINA Open Water Swimming Grand Prix title. Race after race, season after season, year after year, Petar has proven himself in all kinds of conditions – calm, rough, warm, cold, fresh and salt. He won the 2010 Grand Prix with a total of 107
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Last year, President Obama created an Ocean Policy Task Force that finally released its final report on creating a national policy for the stewardship of the oceans, coasts and great lakes in America. The recommendations governing the management and protection of America’s waterways aim at keeping the nation’s waterways ‘healthy and resilient, safe and productive,
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