Open Water

German Open Water Superstar Thomas Lurz Announces Retirement

On the eve of the Open Water Swimming Grand Prix in Cozumel, Mexico, the most-decorated German distance swimmer of all time has announced his retirement.

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Gorman, Poort Among Aussies Heading to Mexico for World Championships Qualification

Australian Open Water 10km champions Melissa Gorman and Jarrod Poort will this weekend race for the chance to gain selection…

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Sharon Van Roundwendaal and Ferry Weertman win at the 2015 FINA Open Water Swimming Grand Prix

Sharon Van Roundwendaal and Ferry Weertman from the Netherlands capture gold. Their first victory on the FINA Open Water Swimming Grand Prix.

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Haley Anderson Wins Third 5k National Title With Win Over 10k Champ Becca Mann

Trojan Swim Club’s Hayley Anderson won her third straight title in the women’s 5k this morning at the 2015 Open Water National Championships in Florida.

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Alex Meyer Takes Second Straight Win In The 5k At Open Water Nationals

Alex Meyer of Tennessee Aquatics took the title in the men’s 5k race at the 2015 Open Water National Championships in Miromar Lakes, Florida securing his second straight win in the event.

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10 Open Water Swim Tips & Etiquette

As the sport of Open Water Swimming becomes more and more popular, here are some helpful safety and etiquette tips…

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Jordan Wilimovsky Repeats As National Champion In The Men’s Open Water 10K

The Open Water National Championships are taking place this weekend in Miromar Lakes, FL off the campus of Florida Gulf Coast…

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Becca Mann Wins Women’s 10k Open Water National Championship

The Open Water National Championships are taking place this weekend in Miromar Lakes, FL off the campus of Florida Gulf Coast…

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U.S. Open Water Nationals begin Friday: 3 major national teams to be selected with Olympic ramifications

USA Swimming will host its Open Water National Championships this Friday and Sunday, and the meet will have major impacts on the biggest international meets of the next two years.

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USA Swimming Open Water Nationals Opens Friday in Miromar Lakes

The United States’ top open-water swimmers will take the first step toward securing a spot on the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team at this week’s USA Swimming Open Water National Championships at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club in Miromar Lakes, Florida.

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SwimOutlet.com Partners with Swim Across America

SwimOutlet.com has partnered with Swim Across America, a leading swim non-profit in the United States, to support SAA’s 2015 series of pool and open water swim events that raise money to fight cancer.

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USA Swimming Announces 2015 Open Water Select Camp Rosters

USA Swimming has announced the roster for its 2015 Open Water Select Camp.

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12 Signs You Should Be Open Water Swimming

Open Water swimming is similar to pool swimming because, well, you’re swimming…but that’s where the similarities end. If you can recognize yourself in any or all of the following, then maybe you should be open water swimming.

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Hall of Fame Open Water channel swimmer David Yudovin passes away at 63

International Swimming Hall of Famer David Yudovin, a renowned open-water swimmer, died of a heart attack Saturday, the Cambrian reports.

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Alex Meyer, Stephanie Peacock Top 2015 Crippen Cup 10K

Both Alex Meyer and Stephanie Peacock won their respective races at the 2015 Crippen Cup 10K held in Miromar Lakes, Florida.

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