Open Water

17-Year-Old Open Water Swimmer Maya Merhige Conquers New Zealand’s Cook Strait

Merhige is one of the youngest in history to complete the Triple Crown of open water swimming and has raised more than $125,000 for cancer research.

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Moesha Johnson, Nick Sloman Headline Aussie Open Water Worlds Roster

Olympic silver medalist Moesha Johnson headlines the Australian roster for this summer’s open water events at the World Championships.

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From Stroke Survivor To World Record Swimmer: My 106km Open Water Challenge

This “Shouts from the Stands” submission comes from Robyn Coleman, a stroke survivor who is training to swim across Lake Okanagan in June.

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Germany, Australia Shine At First Open Water World Cup Stop

Florian Wellbrock and Moesha Johnson won the 10k at the first stop of the 2025 Open Water World Cup. Germany took the mixed relay.

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Aguas abiertas: enorme Top 5 español en la Copa del Mundo de Somabay, Egipto

Este viernes en la distancia olímpica de 10 km, se disputó la primera etapa World Aquatics, previa de Ibiza, a finales de abril.

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Las buenas razones: una bicampeona olímpica es baja del Mundial 2025

Sharon van Rouwendaal hizo historia en los Juegos Olímpicos París 2024 al ganar su segunda medalla dorada en la prueba de natación de 10 km en aguas abiertas.

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World Aquatics Unveils Brand New Open Water World Ranking System

Olympic gold medalist Kristof Rasovszky of Hungary leads the initial World Aquatics Open Water World Rankings for men, while Sharon van Rouwendaal leads the women’s table.

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Con presencia latinoamericana, se presentó el primer ranking mundial de aguas abiertas

Estará conectado a un calendario mundial que incluirá todas las competiciones reconocidas por World Aquatics. Más detalles.

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British Olympian Toby Robinson Announces Retirement From Competitive Swimming

Robinson finished 14th in the men’s open water 10km at the Olympics in Paris, and was 10th in the event at the 2024 Worlds in Doha.

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Two-Time Olympic 10KM Champion Sharon van Rouwendaal Will Skip 2025 World Championships

History-making open water swimmer Sharon van Rouwendaal will skip the 2025 World Championships to focus on giving swim clinics around the world.

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Van Rensburg Wins Women’s, Clark Takes Men’s 2025 Midmar Mile Titles

South Africa’s Catherine van Rensburg got it done for gold in the open women’s race at the 2025 Midmar Mile in her native country.

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European Aquatics culminó de confirmar su calendario 2025

Se anunció que la 21ª edición del Campeonato Europeo de Natación en Aguas Abiertas se celebrará en Stari Grad, Croacia, del 28 al 31 de mayo de 2025.

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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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