Zsofi Balazs breaks into top 20 in open water battle
“That was probably one of the hardest 10k’s I’ve done,” said Balazs, who turned 23 earlier this month. “It’s one of the ones that I’m most proud of also. Everyone stayed together the entire time. It was just fight, fight, fight, none of the girls would give up and the pack never spread out.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Ashley Twichell Photo Vault, 2013 World University Games 10k Champion
Photo Credit: Mike Lewis, olavistaphotography.com
Simply too HOT – Time to put Open Water Swimmers First
The open water swimming community must step up and put swimmers first – 31 degrees celsius it too hot for a race. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
Twichell Heads to Russia for World University Games
Courtesy of Duke University Swimming and Diving: Former Duke swimmer and All-American Ashley Twichell is set to begin competition at…
Susan Taylor Dies Crossing English Channel
Susan Taylor began the open water swim in the early morning hours Sunday. She was only a mile from the French shore when she was pulled from the water by her brother, a paramedic.
Dolfin Uglies Make Your Practice Perfect
Year after year, season after season, swimmers across the country continue to get excited about Dolfin Uglies and they cannot wait to get their hands on the new prints
Swim Across America Dallas Open Water Event Was A Big Success
“Over $320,000 was raised in our 3rd annual swim. Another perfect and very calm day at Lake Ray Hubbard made this years’ swim one of the fastest on record. 225 swimmers took the plunge into the refreshing lake to swim ½, 1 or 2 miles. 75 volunteers along with kayakers, boaters, and angel swimmers supported their efforts to “Make Waves to Fight Cancer.” (Image courtesy of SAA)
Swim Across America Open Water Event Raises Record Funds
(Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
The Inaugural Dallas Pool – Swim Across America
“Swim Across America is dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment by hosting open water and pool swim events across the US.”
Swim Across America to Host Open Water Swim in Dallas
Swim Photo and Video Credit: Swim Across America
FINIS Sponsors Elite Open Water Swimmer Nicoletta Simonazzi
Photo credit: Mike Lewis / OlaVistaPhotography.com / follow @mike2swim
Aussie Open Water Swimming Selection Event this weekend
Cody Grimsey 2012 Waikiki Rough Water Swim. Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
Radford and Baker Take New Zealand Open Water Championship Titles
Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography @mike2swim
U.S. Masters Swimming Redesigns Website
“A few years ago, we created a new USMS brand identity that showcases Masters swimming’s expanded interests of fitness swimming, triathletes, open water, and of course competitive swimming,” said Executive Director Rob Butcher. (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
