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Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Shamil Tanna is an award-winning photographer based in London. His eye-catching style is why he is one of the world’s most popular young photographers. His technical ability and creative lighting style are why he is asked to photograph some of the world’s most iconic musicians, politicians, actors and sports […]
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Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Janel Jorgensen McArdle and Rob Butcher have decided to resign their posts, effectively sending tectonic shifts in the American masters swimming and amateur swimming communities. McArdle was formerly the President and Chief Executive Officer of Swim Across America while Butcher was formerly the Executive Officer of United States Masters
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Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. “I could see, floating in the air, the lifeguards attempting to resuscitate a lifeless body; it was mine.” “I saw a bright light that asked me, in a life review, what I have done in my life for love and learning.” “I felt peace and no fear of death.”
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Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. The 2015 Belgium 10 km Championships were held on August 28th in Willebroek. Top Male Swimmers: 1. Mathieu Mattelaer 1:59.48 2. Davy Billiau 2:00.53 3. Michiel Deconinck 2:09.37 4. Jeffrey Camphens 2:14.30 5. Steven Claes 2:19.18 6. Gérald Durez 2:20.24 7. Dave Witteboon 2:20.30 8. Pieter Luyckx 2:20.56 9.
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Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Sergei Kolmogorov (Russian: Сергей Колмогоров) was selected as Russia’s new National Head Coach for Swimming and Open Water. Alexei Akatevu [shown above] will continue as the senior coach for open water. Akatevu (Russian: Алексею Акатьеву) has been involved with Russia’s open water swimming team for 17 years. Inducted in
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Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Another marathon swim from the past has been discovered and added to the 24-hour Club historic list (see here): Vedika Bolliger of Switzerland swam across Lake Zürich both ways from Zürich to Rapperswil and back in 1997. The 56 km solo swim took her a total of 29 hours
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Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Japan’s top swimmer Yasunari Hirai had a lot of pressure on him at the 2015 Japan Open Water Swimming Championships (オープンウォータースイミング ジャパンオープン館山) near Tokyo, but the aquatic fashionista came through as expected to win. His victory guaranteed him a spot to race at the second Olympic 10K Marathon Swim
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Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Alan Morrison will attempt a two-way 24-mile crossing from the Brooklyn Bridge to Coney Island as a charity swim. On September 27th, the 53-year-old Manhattan resident, attorney and breaststroking marathon swimmer will attempt the solo swim from the Brooklyn Bridge to Steeplechase Pier at Coney Island and then back
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Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Vedika Bolliger looked absolutely radiant after she completed her 42 hour 45 minute crossing of Lake Geneva in 1999.* From Villeneuve to Geneva, the distance was 75 km reported Vasanti Niemz. In addition to her historic crossing, Bolliger also made 5 crossings of the English Channel including swims of
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Courtesy of Bruckner Chase, Ocean City Swim Club, New Jersey. “…I have to listen for the rhythm of the water and let that natural pattern adjust the tempo and form of each stroke…so explains Bruckner Chase. Read more here. © 2015 Daily News of Open Water Swimming “to educate, enthuse, and entertain all those who
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