Open Water

FINA Announces 20 Members Elected To New Athletes’ Committee

Two-time Olympic medalist Siobhan Haughey was one of 20 athletes elected to FINA’s revamped Athletes’ Committee on Wednesday.

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Paltrinieri and van Rouwendaal Win 10K on Day 3 Open Water Worlds

Italy went 1-2 in the men’s 10K open water earning the country a total of five open water medals. Gregorio Paltrinieri captured the gold.

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Olympic Champions Wellbrock, Cunha Grab 5K Wins on Day 2 of Open Water Worlds

Ana Marcela Cunha (above middle) won her third-straight World Championship in the women’s 5km race on Monday in Lake Lupa.

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Chaos in Lake Lupa as Europe Sweeps Opening Open Water Mixed Relay Medals

Florian Wellbrock pulled away late to give Germany a clear gold in the first-ever mixed team relay event at Worlds. Chaos ensued behind him.

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Staffetta 4×1500 Open Water: Azzurri Medaglia Di Bronzo A Budapest

La prima gara del programma Open Water ai campionati del mondo di Budapest è la staffetta 4×1500 nelle acque del Lupa Lake dove l’Italia è di bronzo

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Joey Tepper Is Latest World Championship Swimmer Hit by COVID-19

After initially not making the World Championship team, Simon Lamar (above) will now have two swims this week in Budapest.

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American Ryan Lochte One of Several Olympians to Complete Flowers Sea Swim

Several Olympians, including 12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte competed in the Flowers Sea Swim in Grand Cayman on June 11.

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US National Teamer Matt Fallon Wins 4.4 Mile Open Water Great Chesapeake Bay Swim

University of Pennsylvania swimmer Matt Fallon won the 4.4 Mile swim at the Great Chesapeake Bay Swim on June 12th in his first race since NCAAs.

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American Michael Brinegar Withdraws from Worlds After COVID-19 Diagnosis

US Olympian Michael Brinegar tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from the open water qualifying event in Portugal in May.

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USA Swimming Names Coaches for Three International Open Water Competitions

Corey Chitwood will serve as the U.S. head coach at Worlds, while both Ron Aitken and Anthony Nesty will be assistants.

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High School Athletes Form a Relay Team for the 56th Around The Island® Swim

The relay team is made up of four outstanding high school athletes, each with close ties to the community and local beach patrols.

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FINA Publishes 29 Nominees for Revamped Athletes’ Committee

18-year old Matthew Sates are among 29 individuals vying for 20 spots on a revamped athlete-elected FINA Athletes’ Commission.

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The Global Swim Series Announces First “Race The Legends” Event In Fort Lauderdale

The “Race The Legends” event allows swimmers from all over the world to come and race many of the greatest swimmers of all time

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Young Turkish Swimmers Continue to Emerge at Euro Junior Open Water Champs

Young Turkish swimmers had an impressive showing at the European Junior Open Water Swimming Championships in Setubal, Portugal over the weekend.

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Ex-Cal Swimmer Breed Speaks Out for McKeever Amid Abuse Allegations

Catherine Breed took to Instagram last Thursday to lend her thoughts on the latest story to shake the collegiate swimming world.

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