Haley Anderson tells it like it was – insight behind the gold
Haley Anderson gives us a bit of insight into how her gold medal day unfolded after her win in the 5K open water swim in Barcelona. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
One Mom’s Perspective – A View from the stands
A unique perspective from Catherine Hedlin, mother of world championship 5K silver medalist Eric Hedlin. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
USC 2, World 0 – Tunisia’s Mellouli takes the 5K at Worlds
Tunisia’s Ous Mellouli take Gold in the 5K at the Barcelona World Championships. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
American Haley Anderson Takes First Gold Medal of 2013 FINA World Championships
American Haley Anderson grabbed the first medal of the 2013 FINA World Aquatics Championships in Barcelona’s harbor on Saturday morning. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
Who’s the coolest on the USA Swimming Open Water Team?
Eva Fabian checks in on the eve of the 5K championship at the FINA Worlds in Barcelona
Five-member Canadian Team Set To Brave Open Water at Worlds
Philippe Guertin of Montreal and Eric Hedlin of Victoria will take to Moll de la Fusta in the men’s 5-kilometre race at 7 a.m. ET. They’ll be the first Canadian competitors in swimming at the two-week marquee event, which continues with the pool competition from July 28 – Aug. 4. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
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.
