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World Open Water Swimming Federation, a human-powered project
It was an honor to write all the nominations and details behind the annual WOWSA Awards. Looking at all the past nominees is a walk down an illustrious memory lane of open water swimming
The WOWSA Awards Honored Many Greats Over The Years Read More »
Norihito Yoshioka of Japan completed a tough 15 hour 43 minute crossing of the Molokai Channel under the escort of Andy Joca and Phil Kibby
Aloha and Arigato by Norihito Yoshioka Read More »
Ryland Sutton will join his brother Tyler and father Steve Sutton at the upcoming International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame induction ceremonies in La Jolla, California.
Ryland Sutton Out In The Open Water and In San Diego Read More »
Sam Freas left a lasting, touching mark on swimming, both in the pool and the open water. From coaching world champions Paul Asmuth and Shelley Taylor-Smith to organizing the 1st FINA World Open Water Swimming Championships, Sam was quite the man.
The Influence, Vision, and Legacy of Sam Freas Read More »
Many open water swimmers would immediately volunteer and attempt to swim in the ocean to save others in trouble.
Many Would Go Into The Deep Water Read More »
The Lake Minnewaska Silver Jubilee Swim celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Minnewaska Distance Swimmers Association and honors the swimmers who have helped make Lake Minnewaska a beautiful place to swim.
Celebrating a Quarter Century of Swimming in Lake Minnewaska Read More »
John Zemaitis and Joe Zemaitis led Dina Levačić, Yulia Ovodkova, Sarah Roberts, Sarah Thomas, Andrey Bozhko, Ashley Husmoe, Corey Murphey, Andrew Packer,
Maggie Regan, Gerald George, Anel Sytdykova, and Angelina Calderon to solo swims on the highest navigable lake in the world, Lake Titicaca in Bolivia in the Andes.
Swimming at 3,811 meters in the 16°C Waters of Lake Titicaca Read More »
Americans Mariah Denigan, Brinkleigh Hansen, Becca Mann, mother-of-two Ashley Twichell, Ivan Puskovitch, Joey Tepper, Dylan Gravley, and Joshua Brown will defend their home turf at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships in Long Beach’s Marine Stadium.
Redux in Marine Stadium for the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships Read More »
Iskander Sagarminaga Ateaga of Spain completed a tough 18 hour 53 minute crossing of the Molokai Channel under the escort of Michael Twigg-Smith.
Dual inductee Paul Asmuth wrote his second book, The Adventures and Lessons of Theo and Violet – Wonders of the Oceans, aimed at children and parents alike
The Adventures and Lessons of Theo and Violet – From The Mind of Paul Asmuth Read More »