Open Water

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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Dutch Olympic Champion Van Rouwendaal Headed To 2025 Midmar Mile

The 52nd edition of the aQuellé Midmar Mile is headed to KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with Sharon van Rouwendaal signed up for the open water event.

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3-Time European Champion Kirill Abrosimov Retires, 33

Kirill Abrosimov, who won three European Championships in open water in the 2010s, has retired from professional swimming.

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South Carolina, Rice Win Team Titles at 2024 CSCAA Open Water Championships

The 2024 CSCAA 5K Nationals returned with thrilling races in Biscayne Bay, where top 5 finishers earned spots at the 2025 U.S. Open Water Nationals.

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2024 Swammy Awards: Male Open Water Swimmer of the Year – Kristof Rasovszky

Rasovszky won gold in the men’s 10km at both the 2024 World Championships and Olympic Games, making him undeniable for Male Open Water Swimmer of the Year.

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