Open Water

British Olympian Toby Robinson Announces Retirement From Competitive Swimming

Robinson finished 14th in the men’s open water 10km at the Olympics in Paris, and was 10th in the event at the 2024 Worlds in Doha.

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Two-Time Olympic 10KM Champion Sharon van Rouwendaal Will Skip 2025 World Championships

History-making open water swimmer Sharon van Rouwendaal will skip the 2025 World Championships to focus on giving swim clinics around the world.

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Van Rensburg Wins Women’s, Clark Takes Men’s 2025 Midmar Mile Titles

South Africa’s Catherine van Rensburg got it done for gold in the open women’s race at the 2025 Midmar Mile in her native country.

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European Aquatics culminó de confirmar su calendario 2025

Se anunció que la 21ª edición del Campeonato Europeo de Natación en Aguas Abiertas se celebrará en Stari Grad, Croacia, del 28 al 31 de mayo de 2025.

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Taking Five With Becca Mann: Outside The Lines

Mann’s new book, “Outside the Lanes: A Pro Swimmer’s Story of Resilience, Reinvention, and Redefining Success,” will be released in April.

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Former DivI Swimmer Livi Schmid Looking to Become 6th Person Ever to Swim Across Lake Wānaka

A University of Denver alumna, Schmid has spent nearly two years living in New Zealand and is taking on the challenge to support water conservation efforts.

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USA Swimming Confirms Qualifying Standard for US Open Water Championships (& Canadian Trials)

American Katie Grimes won a bronze medal in the 10km race at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships. No Americans (or Canadians) medaled at the Olympics.

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Olympic Champions Rasovszky, Van Rouwendaal Win European Aquatics Open Water Awards

Sharon van Rouwendaal became the first open water swimmer in history to win two Olympic gold medals with her win in Paris.

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Johnson & Lee Take Home 5k Victories To Close Out Aussie OW Championships

Check out the final day of action at the 2025 Swimming Australia Open Water Championships featuring 5k winner Moesha Johnson.

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2025 Aussie OW Championships: Japan Gets Edge Over Host Nation In Mixed Relay

Check out the result of day two of the 2025 Swimming Australia Open Water Championships featuring a gold medal-winning squad from Japan.

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Se revelaron más detalles de la Copa del Mundo de natación en aguas abiertas de Ibiza

La prueba reunirá a unos mil nadadores, ya que incluirá competiciones paralelas como el Campeonato de España de Aguas Abiertas y la Copa del Mundo Máster.

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Kyle Lee & Moesha Johnson Claim 10k Titles & Cash At Aussie OW Championships

Kyle Lee won his first-ever Australian national open water title, claiming the open men’s 10k gold on day one of the nation’s OW championships.

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$50k Up For Grabs At 2025 Swimming Australia Open Water Championships

Olympian Moesha Johnson is set to race the women’s 10k race at the 2025 Swimming Australia Open Water Championships which begin on Thursday.

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Your First Open Water Race: What to Expect

We all feel pre-race jitters and discomfort when we hit the open water. SwimTrek shares advice on what to expect and how to make friends with the starter gun.

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Pallister, Sloman & Short Land On Pier To Pub Open Water Podiums

Olympic champion Lani Pallister of Australia topped the women’s open podium at the 2025 Lorne Pier to Pub open water race.

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