FINIS Sponsors Ironman World Champion Frederik van Lierde
Van Lierde has had an extremely successful past few years on the international triathlon circuit, claiming podium finishes in a handful of events. He became the European champion in the 2007 Long Distance Triathlon, which began his ascension to the top of the sport.
The Five Best Moments From Diana Nyad’s AMA on Reddit
Open water swimmer Diana Nyad made headlines last September for becoming the first person to complete the Cuba-to-Florida swim without the assistance of a shark cage.
FINIS Lands New Zealand Open Water Swim Star Kane Radford
Radford is arguably one of the most exciting young swimmers to watch race in the sport of open water. He was selected for the Men’s 10k in the 2012 Olympics but did not meet the qualification standards of his federation to be sent to the Games.
Registration Open for World Masters in Montreal
Set for July 27 to Aug. 10 at Parc Jean-Drapeau, the event incorporates pool swimming and open water swimming, as well as diving, water polo and synchronized swimming.
Wright is right on in the Strait of Magellan
17-year-old Hunter Wright from Redding, California crossed the Strait of Magellan this morning January 17th, 2014 with great success and…
Triathlon Receives Approval to become an Emerging NCAA Sport
NCAA set to expand Olympic sports at DI Institutions.
Open Water Swimming – the pool is good
It is well know amongst elite open water swimmers that if you want to be fast in the open water…
ISHOF 2014 Rough Water Swim, Feature Video
This video is courtesy of Bruce Wigo, President and CEO of the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
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…
