2016 Swammy Awards Video: Female Open Water Swimmer of the Year
2016 was the perfect single-year redemption arc for Sharon van Rouwendaal.
European Champion Kirill Abrosimov Training in Miami
Two of Russia’s best open water swimmers have traveled to Miami, Florida to escape the harsh Russian winter.
2016 RCP Tiburon Mile Complete TV Show
USA’s Ashley Twichell snagged third overall, but came in first place in the women’s category of the Elite division with a time of 26:06.
FINA Releases Dates for 2017 Open Water Series
FINA has begun releasing dates and locations for its 2017 Open Water Series. There are 2 separate series to come: the 10k Open Water Series and the Grand Prix Series for races that are 15k or longer.
USA Swimmer Records A Double, 15 Year Old Wins 10K In Barbados
Hours of heavy rainfall did not dampen the spirits of more than 425 swimmers who swam in the first day of the 5th Barbados Open Water Festival (BOWF) in Carlisle Bay this past weekend.
Doggy Nadine “The Michael Phelps of Yelps” Takes Home The Prize
Open Water Planet CEO Bobby Brewer: They call her the “Michael Phelps of Yelps; the “Tony Stark of Bark.” Everyone knew she was the favorite going in.
FINA Bylaw Changes Modify OW Team Races, Mandate Wetsuits Below 18°
Some updates to FINA’s bylaws will turn open water team races into true relay events at the World Championships and mandate the use of wetsuits when racing in water 18° C or below.
2016 RCP Tiburon Mile to air on Comcast SportsNet Nov 5th
Tune in Saturday November 5th at 6:30pm to relive the excitement, drama and fierce competition by the best swimmers in the world as they battle for the 2016 RCP Tiburon Mile crown.
Open Water Planet Steps Up Open Water Safety Protocols
Just a little over six years ago Fran Crippen past away while competing in an Open Water Event. As community, Open Water…
The First Ever “Ruff-Water Swim” to Take Place on South Padre Island
by Hank Randy Swimming legend has it that the famous Hall of Fame Swim Coach,Buck Dawson, had an idea to…
10 Things You Didn’t Know about South Padre Island
In preparation for the upcoming South Padre Open Water Festival on November 5-6, we wanted to share some key facts about the Island and why its one of the best open water destinations in the US.
Brazil’s Ana Marcela Cunha Undergoes Successful Surgery
Brazilian Olympian Ana Marcela Cunha underwent a successful surgery to remove her spleen this past Sunday, October 23rd.
VIDEO, PHOTO VAULT: Snyder Completes Alcatraz Swim For Sight
Video highlights courtesy of The Foundation For A Better Life, video edit courtesy of Coleman Hodges: The following is a press…
Watch: Sarah Thomas 56 Hour Historic Lake Swim
Sarah Thomas, the world record marathon swim – Lake Powell, AZ, completing in 56 hours and 5 minutes. This video shows…
Second Hong Kong Cross Harbor Swimmer Passes Away In Hospital
A participant of the 2016 Hong Kong Cross Harbor race that was listed in critical condition has died, marking the 2nd death of this year’s open water event.
