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.
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.
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.
America’s Open Water Olympians Among 33 to Compete for $22,000 Crippen Cup Purse
Alex Meyer will be among the headliners at the 2015 Crippen Cup 10K in 11 days.
How to Overcome the Triathlon Swimming Training Plateau
Swim training can often feel quite repetitive and it can feel like you are chugging along simply ‘maintaining’ speed and fitness and not actually moving forward.
Bruni (ITA) and Reymond (FRA) dominate in Controversial Abu Dhabi race
The 2015 FINA World Cup race in Abu Dhabi was the circuit’s first return to the United Arab Emirates since…
Gold in LA – Ous Mellouli Photo Vault
Two time Olympic champion Ous Mellouli is in LA training for the 2016 Rio Olympics. Ous is back at Trojan…
FINA Triples Prize Money For Abu Dhabi 10k World Cup Stop To $60,000; All Ten Other Stops Remain At $20,000
The addition of Abu Dhabi to FINA’s 2015 10K Open Water World Cup schedule has drawn a lot of attention…
Zombies to Swim English Channel in 2015
The Zombie Patrol swim team is a group students with special challenges who attend the Arch Academy in San Diego….
VIDEO: PATHSTAR 2014 Alcatraz Swim Week
PATHSTAR is a non-profit dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and fighting diabetes, particularly among Native American communitites. One of the organization’s major events is the yearly Alcatraz swim, where a group heads to San Francisco for a week and trains to swim the famous open water course near the island.
George O’Brien, Chelsea Gubecka Win Australian 5K Titles
Chelsea Gubecka took gold in the open water 5K a day after taking silver in the 10K race in Rockingham.
Chad le Clos to attend Abu Dhabi Swimming Festival
South African Olympian Chad le Clos will make a guest appearance at the Abu Dhabi Swimming Festival later this month.
South American open water athletes selected for Pan Ams, led by four each from Argentina, Venezuela
The South American zone has selected its athletes for the 2015 Pan American Games open water swimming events, with Argentina and Venezuela qualifying 4 swimmers apiece.
2015 FINA 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup calendar released, Ruffini and Bruni claim first wins
In Viedma, Simone Ruffini captured gold with a 1:55:10.
30-year-old man goes missing in South Africa’s Midmar Mile open water event
A 30-year-old swimmer has gone missing during the Midmar Mile race in South Africa this weekend.