Open water swimming ready, set, now
It may be easier for those in the southern hemisphere to wrap their minds around jumping into an open water…
Next Tiburon Mile Won’t Be Until 2015
Ashley Twichell, above, won the 2013 Tiburon Mile in September. The next edition of this usually-annual race will not be until 2015.
Radford Wins 2nd OW National Championship in Two Days in New Zealand
Kane Radford took an opportunistic win in the 5km race in New Zealand on Sunday.
Radford 3x New Zealand Open Water Champ
New Zealand’s top open water swimmer Kane Radford grabbed his third consecutive national title at the State New Zealand Open…
Dara Torres, Brooke Bennett to host Google+ hangout with fans on Tuesday
Dara Torres, producer of perhaps the best comeback in American swimming, will talk with Brooke Bennett, who recently officialized her Rio 2016 comeback, and the best part – you’re invited to join them!
Radford going for three-peat at Kiwi Open Water Champs
Kane Radford is always in the hunt with the guts and talent to hit the top of world ranks in…
Is this open water?
Following our story last week about the USA Swimming open water nationals relocation to Lake Castaic, a few debated if…
FINA Names Ryan Lochte, Katie Ledecky 2013 Swimmers of the Year
Ryan Lochte has been named the FINA World Swimmer of the Year for the 2nd time in three years.
Swim 1000 Miles – Feature Video
I’m a swim film festival fan, and I love this swimming documentary, this swimming video produced by Miguel Endara, titled Swim 1000.
Castaic Lake chosen as new host for Open Water Nationals
The southern California lake will host the meet for the second straight year after safety concerns moved the meet from its original North Carolina host.
2013 Open Water Swimmer of the Year Swammy Award Goes To Thomas Lurz
With an absolutely incredible season, it’s almost a given that Lurz be named the 2013 open water swimmer of the year. ..
Vicious Piranha attack at Open Water Grand Prix site Rio Parana
70 people were injured by a piranha attack in the waters scheduled to host an Open Water Grand Prix stop in just 26 days.
Above the surface – photo vault
Closing out the end of the calendar year is a good time to look back on some of the images…
Poliana Okimoto Wins 2013 Open Water Swimmer Of The Year Swammy Award
After an incredible season worldwide, Poliana Okimoto needed to step up to take this award, and she certainly did.
Four Swimmers, Including Hosszu and Franklin, Nominated for AIPS Award
Missy Franklin was one of four swimmers nominated for the AIPS Athlete of the Year award.
