Alex Meyer tops Lurz at the Open Water Swimming Grand Prix
Alex Meyer (USA) took out the men’s race by the slimmest of margin, 27 hundredths of a second, ahead of German great Thomas Lurz. Meyer clocked a 1:55:10.63
Alex Meyer Picks Up Win Over Legendary Lurz at Magog World Cup Stop
American open water swimmer Alex Meyer has been on the verge of a big breakthrough internationally in open water’s premier race,…
Open Water Swimmer and 2014 ISHOF Inductee Jon Erikson Passes Away At 59
International Swimming Hall of Fame Inductee, Jon Erikson, passed away on Monday, July 28th, at the age of 59 from…
USA Swimming Still Plans to Attend Rescheduled 2014 Junior OW World Championships
On Friday morning, FINA announced that it was cancelling the 2014 Junior Open Water World Championships in Eilat, Israel, and…
FINA Cancels Junior Open Water World Championships Set for Eilat, Israel
FINA is looking at Hungary as a possible replacement host for the 2014 World Open Water Junior Championships.
Cunha nips Jennings in Open Water photo finish to claim World Cup lead
Brazil’s Ana Marcela Cunha won a nailbiter at the Lac St. Jean, Canada stop of FINA’s Open Water 10K World Cup to take over the lead in the points standings. Meanwhile Germany’s Andreas Waschburger picked up the men’s win on what’s been a German-dominated tour so far.
5 reasons to do the 2014 Waikiki Roughwater Swim
Despite the annoying back to school ads that are popping up on the TV – there’s still plenty of summer…
8-Mile Boston Light Swim Set for Saturday
The annual 8-mile Boston Light Swim is a perennial favorite among marathon swimmers around the world and this year’s event boasts an accomplished group of solo and relay swimmers hailing from near and far.
Open Water World Cup leader Poliana Okimoto drops out of tour with back injury
Brazil’s Poliana Okimoto currently leads the points on FINA’s Open Water World Cup series, but won’t finish the tour due to a back injury.
Russia Issues Temporary Suspension to World Champion Vladimir Dyatchin
Veteran Open Water swimmer Vladimir Dyatchin, a two-time FINA World Champion, has been provisionally suspended.
11th Annual Lake Travis Relay Adds First Responder Category
The American Swimming Association, LLC is pleased to announce that a First Responder category has been added to the 11th Annual Lake Travis Relay.
Swimming Canada launches Distance Swim Program To Develop 2020 Olympic Hopefuls
Swimming Canada has launched its Female Endurance/Distance Swimming Program with the objective to develop contenders in the longer distance pool events for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
3 foes of Open Water Swimmers and how to avoid them
Ah summertime – friends, picnics, suntans and warm water; a great time to do some open water swimming. With all…
Beautiful Barbados Plays Host to International Championship Swim Meets
The next Open Water event on the calendar is the Barbados Open Water Festival scheduled for November 2nd 2014 in Carlisle Bay (1.5km & 5km races) and open to all swimmers from recreational to elite.
USA Swimming Announces Open Water Rosters for Pan Pacs, Jr Pan Pacs, and Jr OW Championships
Olympian Alex Meyer will be a part of the men’s team for the 2014 Pan Pac Championships.
