Craig Deitz to swim in Sharkfest 2013
“The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.” -Thomas Paine
Haley Anderson Wins 5KM Race at 2013 US Open Water Worlds Trials
Haley Anderson, the champion of the women’s 5km race at the 2013 U.S. Open Water National Championships. (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
Redemption: Andrew Gemmell Wins 2013 US Title in 5km, Headed to Barcelona
After a tough finish in the 10km race, Andrew Gemmell was all smiles when he won the men’s 5km race and earned a spot for the World Championships. (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
USA Swimming Open Water Nationals 10K Photo Vault
Loads of images from the USA Swimming 10K Open Water Championship. Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
Open Water Swimming Nationals Down Day not Down at all
Swimmers took to the course to get ready for tomorrows 5K national championship race at Lake Castaic, California. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com
Protest Filed, Denied in Men’s 10KM Final at Open Water Nationals
Men’s field on the 3rd lap at today’s national championship race at Castaic Lake. Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
As Wind Ravages Course, Meyer and Ryan Go 1-2 in Men’s 10km at Open Water Nationals
Alex Meyer won the men’s 10K at the US Swimming National Championship in California. (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
Christine Jennings, Becca Mann First Two for US World Championships Roster in Barcelona
Christine Jennings holds of a strong field winning the 2013 national title in the 10K. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography
Swim Across America Open Water Event Raises Record Funds
(Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
By the numbers: USA Swimming Open Water Nationals
Sean Ryan, pictured here winning the 2011 USA Swimming 5K, will again be in the hunt for a spot on the world championship team. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com
Tips from Trent: Navigating in Open Water Swimming
Navigational skills are a key component to open water swimming. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com
USA Swimming Open Water Nationals Preview
Eva Fabian (top) and Christine Jennings will be some of top open water swimmers at Lake Castaic – north of Los Angeles – May 17 to 19 for the 2013 USA Swimming Open Water Nationals. Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
Open Water Swimming Great Chloe McCardel talks about the Cuba Swim
Chloe McCardel is going for the open water swim of her life this June when she attempts to become the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage.
In’s and Out’s – Open Water Swimming Tips
For many open water races there’s more to just swimming. Having strong entry and exit skills can influence your final finish position. Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
