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Jamal Hill, Janet Evans Talk Water Competency, Olympics, Paralympics

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Jamal Hill, Janet Evans Talk Water Competency, Olympics, Paralympics Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. On September 24th on Zoom, Team USA Paralympian Jamal Hill and 4-time Olympic gold medalist Janet Evans will discuss improving drowning prevention, water competency, safety and preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympics from 10 – 11 am […]

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Magnifique: Monahan Completes Quadruple Manhattan Swim

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Magnifique: Monahan Completes Quadruple Manhattan Swim Courtesy of Urban Swim, Manhattan Island, New York. When 18-year-old Robert Dowling completed the first 45.9 km circumnavigation swim around Manhattan Island in New York City in 13 hours 45 minutes, no one could imagine a swimmer in the distant future like Jaimie Monahan. Even now, it is hard

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Dr. Caroline Block Swims 52 Hours 24 Minutes Across Lake George

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Courtesy of Marathon Swimmers Federation. Sarah Thomas of four-way English Channel fame swam two other mega swims earlier in her career: 168.3 km in 67 hours 16 minutes across Lake Champlain and 131.6 km in 56 hours 5 minutes in Lake Powell. Between Wednesday early evening and late Friday night this week, Dr. Caroline Block

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Jeannie Zappe On Observing Caroline Block On WOWSA Live

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Sponsored by KAATSU Global, Huntington Beach, California. Jeannie Zappe recalled when Dr. Caroline Block was nearing the end of her record-setting 52 hour 24 minute 103.6 km two-way crossing of Lake George, two fishermen blared out Neil Diamond’s 1969 song Sweet Caroline. It was a sweet feeling when Dr. Block finished her unprecedented crossing. Zappe

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Chris Guesdon Explains About The Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame On WOWSA Live

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Sponsored by KAATSU Global, Huntington Beach, California. Recognition from one’s peers is always appreciated by luminaries in any field. On today’s WOWSA Live episode, Ned Denison interviewed Chris Guesdon talked about the marathon swimming and the Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame. Guesdon kicked off the Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame his year and

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Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame Honors Lynton Mortensen

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Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame Honors Lynton Mortensen Sponsored by Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame. Chris Guesdon and Gary Toner announced Lynton Mortensen as a member of the inaugural class in the Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame. They explained, “We welcome Lynton Mortensen into the Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame. Lynton

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Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame Honors John Koorey

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Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame Honors John Koorey Sponsored by Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame. Chris Guesdon and Gary Toner announced John Koorey as a member of the inaugural Class of 2020 in the Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame. They explained, “John was a swimmer, coach, handler and contributor to the sport

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Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame Honors Josh Santacaterina

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Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame Honors Josh Santacaterina Sponsored by Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame. Chris Guesdon and Gary Toner announced Josh Santacaterina as a member of the inaugural Class of 2020 in the Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame. They explained, “Josh is a world champion open water swimmer after winning the

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