New Zealand’s Kane Radford Ready – Open Water Swimming at World starts Saturday
Kane Radford and the rest of the New Zealand swimmers are ready for great racing in Barcelona. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
Gemmell Already Crowned Champion – Team USA Swimming Open Water Update
Andrew Gemmell and the rest of the USA open water team are now in Barcelona ready for the world championships. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
Yo Becca – What’s going on over there?
Becca Mann is swimming both the 5K and the 10K in Barcelona (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
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)
What’s Up? USA Swimming Open Water World Team check in
Christine Jennings representing team USA at the FINA World Championships in Barcelona – gives an update from Spain. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
After Study, FINA Reaffirms 31C Maximum Water Temp for Open Water
Alex Meyer has been one of the most vocal proponents of lowering the maximum water temperature for FINA open water events. (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
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.
Russian Intelligence: Team USA Open Water Swimmer Pedraza Reports on the Village
Joey Pedraza will represent Team USA in the 10K open water swim at the World University Games on July 17th. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
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
Team USA’s World Championship Training Camps
It will not be long before Team USA’s World Championship swim teams travel over seas to prepare for the meet during the team training camps. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)
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
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)
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…
