2017 U.S. Open Water National Championships

Justin Ress: “I swam distance in high school” (Video)

NC State’s Justin Ress had that big swim many believed he could have, knocking about half a second off his best time to win the men’s 50 back in 24.41 and qualify for the World Championships

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David Heron Wins Photo Finish With Andrew Gemmell In Men’s National 5K

David Heron of the University of Tennessee won a sprint against Nation’s Capitals Andrew Gemmell to win the 5K Open Water National title.

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Anderson Holds Off Italy’s Bruni To Win Women’s 5K In Castaic Lake

Haley Anderson won the women’s 5K Open Water National title after finishing runner-up in the 10K on Friday.

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Brune, Sullivan Win 5K Junior National Open Water Titles

Noah Brune and Erica Sullivan were victorious at the first ever Junior National 5K Open Water event today in Castaic Lake.

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Twichell Dominates Women’s 10K, Anderson Takes 2nd At OW Nationals

Ashley Twichell obliterated the field en route to the 10K title and a spot on the Worlds team at US Open Water Nationals.

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Previews & Recaps

David Heron Wins Photo Finish With Andrew Gemmell In Men’s National 5K

David Heron of the University of Tennessee won a sprint against Nation’s Capitals Andrew Gemmell to win the 5K Open Water National title.

Anderson Holds Off Italy’s Bruni To Win Women’s 5K In Castaic Lake

Haley Anderson won the women’s 5K Open Water National title after finishing runner-up in the 10K on Friday.

Brune, Sullivan Win 5K Junior National Open Water Titles

Noah Brune and Erica Sullivan were victorious at the first ever Junior National 5K Open Water event today in Castaic Lake.

Twichell Dominates Women’s 10K, Anderson Takes 2nd At OW Nationals

Ashley Twichell obliterated the field en route to the 10K title and a spot on the Worlds team at US Open Water Nationals.

Wilimovsky Cruises To Win In Men’s 10K At Open Water Nationals

Jordan Wilimovsky ran away with the men’s 10K title at U.S. Open Water Nationals today in California.

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Justin Ress: “I swam distance in high school” (Video)

NC State’s Justin Ress had that big swim many believed he could have, knocking about half a second off his best time to win the men’s 50 back in 24.41 and qualify for the World Championships

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Castaic Reads 69 Degrees, Wetsuits Won’t Be Allowed at OW Nats Today

The most recent water temperature measurement in Castaic Lake, according to SwimSwam’s Mike Lewis and USA Swimming, has shown 69 degrees Fahrenheit.

UPDATE: With Warmer Air Temps, Castaic Rises to 68 on Thursday

Water temperatures on Thursday have risen to 68 degrees Fahrenheit.