2019 World Open Water Swimming Man Of The Year Nominees Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. The WOWSA Awards are an annual selection of outstanding individuals and offerings in the following categories: * World Open Water Swimming Man of the Year * World Open Water Swimming Woman of the Year * World Open Water Swimming

Kyra Wijnker Wins Ice Kilometer At Amstel Ice Swim Courtesy of Christa Hesterman-van Beers, Roeicentrum Berlagebrug, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Kyra Wijnker won the distance freestyle races (500m + 1000m) at the Amstel Ice Swim on December 28th – 29th at the Roeicentrum Berlagebrug, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Ice Kilometer Results: 1 Kyra Wijnker 15:54,65 2 Sam Whelpton 18:41,84

International Marathon Swimming Hall Of Fame Induction Dinner Courtesy of Ned Denison, International Marathon Swimming Hall Of Fame, New York City. The International Marathon Swimming Hall Of Fame Induction and Awards dinner will take place in New York City on May 2nd 2020 at Fordham University, Lincoln Center, 150 West 62nd Street, New York, NY

Slow Swimming 2020 Schedule Courtesy of Stuart Hamilton, River Stour, Dedham, UK. Stuart Hamilton has kicked off a niche part of the open water swimming community that has always existed, but now is being clearly defined and expanding. “Many open water swimmers race for titles, medals, cash, awards, and prizes,” observes Steven Munatones. “Social media