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World Open Water Swimming Federation, a human-powered project
Ralph West, Brenton Williams, JC van Wyk, Greg Tucker, Russell Tucker, and Sanmarie Woithe swam 351.5 km between March 21st and 25th 2012 in Marina Martinique in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa over a 4-day period.
Big Swim Memory: The Marathon Mission In Marina Martinique Read More »
Coach Susan Simmons is the head coach and expedition leader for the Spirit Orcas who are hosting a fundraiser for their 30 km circumnavigation swim around Pender Island in Canada this summer
The Spirit Orcas Prepare for a 30 km Circumnavigation Swim Around Pender Island Read More »
64-year-old Dean Summers completetd The 60 Miler, an unprecedented 95.66 km between Newcastle and Sydney in Australia in 31 hours 16 minutes.
Dean Summers Completes An Unprecedented 60 Miler in Australia Read More »
Matías Díaz Hernández set the record for 42 km cross-border swim between Uruguay and Argentina, the Cruce a Nado del Río de la Plata, in 8 hours 51 minutes.
Matías Díaz Hernández Sets Cruce a Nado del Río de la Plata Record Read More »
Triple Corona del Fin del Mundo is a 3-part series of extreme swims in the southern reaches of South America: Cruce a Nado del Canal Beagle, Cruce a Nado del Río de la Plata, and Cruce a Nado del Estrecho de Magallanes, organized by Matías Ola of Nadando Argentina
Extreme Swimming at the End of the World – Triple Corona del Fin del Mundo Read More »
We compared the relative differences in speed, stamina and strength among overall and masters age group record holders in the the 400m and 1500m freestyle and the 1500m and 10,000 run, and the 200m butterfly and 400m IM and the shot put and discus throw. The finding are interesting – but not surprising.
As You Age, How Much Strength Do You Lose in Swimming? Read More »
The history of the Kingdom Swim as told by event director and visionary Phil White
Project Welcome to No Lanes – No Lines – No Limits Read More »
Team France just barely touched out Team Italy in the 4×1500 mixed relay on Day 2 of the first stage of the World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup series held in Somabay, Egypt
France Touches Out Italy for World Cup Mixed Relay Gold Read More »
Domenico Acerenza led an Italian sweep of the first stage of the World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup series held in Somabay, Egypt out-sprinting teammates Gregorio Paltrinieri and Dario Verani.
Swimming in Somabay, Elite in Egypt – Domenico Acerenza Leads an Italian Sweep Read More »
Leonie Beck won the first stage of the World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup series held in Somabay, Egypt out-sprinting Bettina Fabian of Hungary and Angela Martinez Guillen of Spain.
Swimming in Somabay, Elite in Egypt – Leonie Beck Swims Back to #1 Read More »