Articles by Mike Lewis

Pedraza off to Russia – Open Water Swimming at the WUGs

Joey Pedraza will represent Team USA in the 10K Open Water Swim at the World University Games in Kazan Russia. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com

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Canada’s Hedlin Making the Transition to Open Water Swimming

Canada’s Eric Hedlin known for his strength in the 1500 will be representing Team Canada in Barcelona in the 10K open water swim. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com

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USA Nationals – One more look

Chase Kalisz on his way to the men’s 400 IM title. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

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Open Water Swimming According to Brooke

More insight from USA Swimming national team open water swimmers. (Photo: Victoria Lepesant)

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USA Nationals: In and Out of Focus

A few of the sights above and below the surface at the 2013 USA Swimming nationals. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

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Gemmell’s ticket to Barcelona punched once – but twice?

Andrew Gemmell has a spot on the world championship team – he’ll swim the 5K in Barcelona. No doubt Andrew…

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Jordan’s take on Open Water Swimming

Jordan Wilimovsky will represent team USA at the FINA world championships in Barcelona next month. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com

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More Insight from National Team Open Water Swimmers

Here’s another perspective on open water swimming from national team member Eva Fabian. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com

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Tell us more – Insights from USA Swimming National Team Open Water Swimmers

In an effort to better understand open water swimmers we’re asking national team athletes to share some of their perspective. First up is Emily Brunemann. Photo: Mike Lewis, www.OlaVistaPhotography.com

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Hanging with the pack in open water swimming

Here’s another great bit of open water swimming advice in our “train with Trent” series. Trent Grimsey holds the fast time for the English Channel crossing and has amassed an impressive resume that includes a FINA grand prix series title. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com

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See ya Cuba: Chloe McCardel’s Swimming to Florida

Chloe McCardel is attempting to be the first person to swim from Cuba to the United States without the assistance of a shark cage. Photo courtesy of ChloeMcCardel.com

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USA Open Water Swimming World Championships Roster Set

Andrew Gemmell is one of eight members on the Team USA Swimming’s open water squad that will race in Barcelona this summer. Gemmell, a 2012 Olympian, will likely contend for a spot on the pool squad too. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com

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Open Water Swimming: off to a good start

Swimmers running in at the start of the 2011 Coronado Island 4th of July open water race. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com

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Getting ready for Summer Open Water Swims

2013 USA Swimming 10K Open Water national Champions and 2012 Olympian Alex Meyer utilized the speed he developed in his pool training to close the deal on the finish of this year’s world championship qualifier. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com

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