Open Water

Brazil’s Swimming Finalists From Olympics Will Automatically Qualify for ’22 WC

The CBDA has confirmed that all finalists from the 2020 Olympic Games will automatically qualify to represent the country at the 2022 World Championships. 

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Hector Pardoe Withdraws from Men’s OW 10k in Tokyo Following Eye Injury

Great Britain’s Hector Pardoe was forced to withdraw from the men’s open water 10k at the Olympics due to an injury to his eye.

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Olympic Results Digest: Cunha, Wellbrock Triumph In Open Water 10k

Germany’s Florian Wellbrock (center) won Olympic gold in the men’s marathon swimming event in Tokyo just days removed from earning a bronze in the pool.

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Great Britain’s Alice Dearing Already Eyeing Paris 2024

24-year-old Alice Dearing of Great Britain is taking her 19th place finish in the women’s open water race in Tokyo as a learning experience for Paris 2024.

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Florian Wellbrock of Germany Dominates the Men’s Open Water 10k in Tokyo

Germany’s Florian Wellbrock dominated the men’s 10k Open Water race, winning his second medal of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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Olimpiadi: Gregorio Paltrinieri Conquista Il Bronzo Nella 10km

Gregorio Paltrinieri conquista la medaglia di bronzo nella marathon swimming alle Olimpiadi di Tokyo 2020. Vince Wellbrock

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Brazil’s Ana Marcela Cunha is Tokyo Olympic Champion in Women’s Open Water 10k

Brazil’s Ana Marcela Cunha won the women’s 10k open water race at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Sharon van Rouwendaal finished second Kareena Lee was third.

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Olimpiadi Di Tokyo Ana Marcela Cunha Oro Nella 10km Femminile

La 10km femminile alle Olimpiadi di Tokyo 2020 è stata conquistata dalla brasiliana Ana Marcela Cuhna. Rachele Bruni chiude al 14° posto

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Olimpiadi Tokyo 2020 Rachele Bruni In Acqua Per La 10 km Femminile

Tra poco più di due ore Rachele Bruni sarà in gara nella maratona olimpica di nuoto in acque libere all’Odaiba Marine Park di Tokyo

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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Open Water Races Begin Wednesday Morning

By the nature of open water swimming, it’s hard to predict who winners will be. But, it sure does make for thrilling finishes.

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14-Yr-Old James Savage Becomes Youngest to Complete 21.3 Mile Lake Tahoe Swim

14-year-old James Savage has successfully completed a 21.3 mile swim across Lake Tahoe, becoming the youngest person to ever do so.

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FINA Grants Additional Open Water Marathon Swim Qualifying Spot for Olympics

After Kazakhstan’s Vitaly Khudyakov appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, FINA acquiesced and granted a 26th qualification spot for the Olympics.

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Ous Mellouli Back In For Tokyo, Tunisian NOC Promises To Settle Dispute

After discussions with both the president of FINA and the Tunisian Olympic Committee, Ous Mellouli will indeed race in a sixth Olympics in Tokyo.

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Russia Withdraws from European Jr. OW Championships Amid New Quarantine Rules

Amid a rise in coronavirus cases in Russia, organizers of the European Junior Swimming Championships implemented new quarantine requirements on their athletes

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Pollution Concerns Arise Around Tokyo Site for Triathlon & Open Water Swimming

While the worst of the heat fears seem to be waning for open water swimmers, triathletes, and other outdoor athletes, the issue of water quality persists.

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