Open Water

USA Swimming Announces Official Roster for the 2023 World Aquatics Championships

22 women and 26 men will represent the US in the pool at the World Championships this summer, with 5 swimmers competing in the open water events.

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Search For Firefighter Swimming the English Channel for Charity Called Off

The search and rescue operation for Iain Hughes, a firefighter raising money for charity by swimming across the English Channel, was called off last week.

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Ron Aitken and Cory Chitwood Head Up U.S. Open Water Worlds Coaching Staff

USA Swimming has finalized the team and staff headed to Open Water World Championships next month, naming Ron Aitken and Cory Chitwood as the coaching staff.

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How Bárbara Hernández Huerta Achieved The Longest Polar Swim Ever

Hernández Huerta (AKA Ice Mermaid) took on the most extreme swim of her career, becoming the first person to swim more than 2.5km in Antarctic waters.

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The Art Of Not Panicking – Hold Your Breath: The Ice Dive

The Ice Dive is a stunning Netflix documentary that follows the journey of Johanna Nordblad and her sister Elina as they pursue a formidable goal.

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France Suspends Olympic Medalist Marc-Antoine Olivier for Comments Toward Team Staff

“He is really gifted, but we cannot accept everything,” technical director Julien Issoulie said. “We can’t dust under the rug because it’s a medal chance.”

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Waddle In: Cold Water Swimming In Pregnancy

dryrobe® Ambassador Sophie Hellyer shares the journey behind the #RiseFierce movement that inspire women to try cold-water swimming.

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Pardoe, Crisp & Keegan Named To British Open Water Team At World Championships

The trio were selected following performances at the Sardinia leg of the World Aquatics Open Water World Cup earlier this month.

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LIVEBARN Race of the Week: Caroline Jouisse Wins Wild Sprint at End of 10K in Setubal

After two hours of racing off the coast of Portugal, France’s Caroline Jouisse came from behind to pass Sharon van Rouwendaal in the final seconds.

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Caroline Jouisse Wins Women’s 10K in Photo Finish, Italian Men Show Off Depth in Setubal

Andrea Manzi took first place in the men’s 10km with a time of 1:52:37.1, just a few seconds ahead of fellow Italian Marcello Guidi (1:52:41.7).

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Open Water Swimmers Have Mixed Feelings About New ‘Nyad’ Biopic Coming to Netflix

Lingering questions about Diana Nyad’s Cuba-to-Florida swim a decade ago have conjured mixed feelings about the new biopic set for release later this year.

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U.S. Finalizes Open Water World Championship Team At World Cup In Italy

Mariah Denigan and Joey Tepper punched their tickets to the World Championships as the top American finishers at the Open Water World Cup in Golfo Aranci.

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USA Swimming Names 2023-2024 National Team; Sending 12 to World Cup in Italy

Katie Grimes was one of twelve swimmers to be named to the 2023-2024 US Open Water National Team after placing top 6 in the 10K in Sarasota.

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Acerenza, Cassignol Pick Up Victories At Second Leg of LEN Open Water Cup

Domenico Acerenza led a podium sweep for the Italian men in the 10km event, coming on strong over the last lap to touch first by 1.5 seconds.

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Germany’s Wellbrock, Beck Sweep 10Ks as Cunha Returns From Injury at 1st World Cup Stop

Germany’s Florian Wellbrock held off France’s Marc-Antoine Olivier by just a tenth of a second across from the nearly two-hour-long race. 

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