Articles by Mike Lewis

Lochte’s Knee Injured – Run in with an excited fan

According to reports in USA Today Ryan Lochte had a true run in with a young fan during a recent…

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Think morning workouts are cold? Try Swimming the Bering Strait. Ireland’s Moore Reports

This past summer a group of 66 swimmers completed the amazing feat of swimming across the Bering Strait from Russia…

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5 World Records in 1 day – Townsend rips in Masters debut

3 time Olympian and Olympic gold medalist Darian Townsend is no stranger to world records – he held the 200…

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3 stops in Canada – FINA 2014 10K World Cup and Grand Prix Schedule

The 2014 FINA 10K world cup series will kick off on February 1, 2014 in Argentina.  This year’s series has…

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Another big one for Trent Grimsey

Trent Grimsey is without a doubt one of the greatest open water swimmers on the planet.  He’s the swam the…

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Remembering Fran

Fran Crippen was much more than a great swimmer, he was phenomenal person. Three years ago today, Fran died doing…

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Open Water Swimming Safety: A Powerful Message

Open water swimming safety must be a top priority for everyone involved.

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Tips for Open Water Swimming: Coach Catherine Vogt Shares Insight

Coach Catherine Vogt knows open water swimming – she has helped guide Haley Anderson to the podium at the Olympics and World Championships

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Former Georgia Bulldog Chura first woman out of the water at Kona Ironman World Championships

The 2013 Ironman world championships are underway in Kona Hawaii and it was former University of Georgia NCAA All-American Haley…

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Can’t Stop Nyad: Swimming 48 hours to aid hurricane relief

Diana Nyad is back in the water. This time she’s swimming 48 hours straight in New York City raising money for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.

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Emily Brunemann checks in from Hong Kong atop standings FINA 10k Open Water Swimming World Cup

Emily Brunemann leads the FINA 10k Open Water World Cup standings going into the final race in Hong Kong

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LURZ AND OKIMOTO TOP FINA 10K WORLD CUP SAHNTOU, CHINA – TEAM USA’s Brunemann take silver

With one more stop on the FINA 10K world cup, Thomas Lurz and Emily Brunemann lead the pack

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Top 10 Things we love about open water Swimming

There are so many great things about open water swimming that it’s crazy to pick out only 10.  But here…

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All in – Haley Anderson talks about open water swimming

Haley Anderson is back at USC training with the post grads on the Trojan Swim Club

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