Open Water

World Champion Alex Meyer Wins in Barbados

Swimming News courtesy of Swim Barbados World champion, Alex Meyer, swam to victory in the 5km race of the 3rd…

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Chloe McCardel Readmitted to Hospital After Record-Breaking Bahamas Swim

29-year old Australian Chloe McCardel has been readmitted to a hospital to continue deal with the effects of jelly-fish stings…

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The RCP Tiburon Mile Returns to Action Sept 20th 2015

RCP Events is pleased to announce the date for the 15th RCP Tiburon Mile, which will be held on September 20, 2015. Registration is now OPEN, please go to our website at www.rcptiburonmile.com or register directly at www.active.com.

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Chloe McCardel Completes 128-Kilometer Unaided Swim Across Bahamas

Australian open water marathon swimmer Chloe McCardel has broken the World Record for the longest non-current-assisted, continuous, open-water solo swim in…

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Allan do Carmo and Ana Marcela Cunha capture FINA World Cup Titles

The FINA 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup 2014 wrapped up on October 18 in Hong Kong following the eighth and final race of the season. The action-packed race featured close finishes among both men and women.

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Xmetrics: World’s 1st Activity Tracker For Swimmers with Audio Feedback & Bio-mechanical Data Analysis

Xmetrics is the world’s first activity tracker for swimmers with real-time audio feedback & bio-mechanical data analysis.

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Swim Job: Lodi Swim Club seeks Triathlon Coach

Lodi Swim Club in Lodi Ca. is looking for a triathlon coach to continue the development of their Triathlon team.

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How to take on the English Channel and beat it!

British swimmer, Kate Long, smashed her target for swimming the English Channel earlier this month. The 21km stretch of water between England and France forms one of the most iconic swims in the world, and only around 3000 people have ever completed it.

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Jordan Anderson of storied Anderson swimming lineage verbally commits to Utah Utes

The Utah Utes got a big distance pickup this week, earning a verbal commitment from Jordan Anderson, open water nationals qualifier and younger sister of U.S. Olympians Alyssa and Haley Anderson.

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Team TYR Dominates 2014 Ironman World Championships

Mirinda Carfrae made history as the first-ever Australian woman to win three titles, after earning her second consecutive Kona crown with a time of 9:00:55.

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Open Water national champ and Olympian Alex Meyer to train with Tennessee Aquatics

Alex Meyer, the former open water world champ and reigning U.S. national champ in the 5K distance, is moving from his longtime Boston base to a new training home with Tennessee Aquatics.

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ESPN: Alex Meyer Would Expect a U.S. Boycott if Dubai Gets 2015 Open Water World Cup

A bid by Dubai, UAE to host a stop on the 2015 FINA Open Water World Cup circuit might draw…

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TYR Sport Unveils The All New Hurricane Wetsuit Collection

For years, the TYR Hurricane collection has helped triathletes, from beginners to professionals, achieve their full potential. Because of its…

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Barbados Open Water Festival offers Oceanfront hotels, Dining Vouchers, Cruises and More

Up for grabs at “Swim The Bay” Nov 2nd: several airline tickets donated by Virgin Atlantic and Jetblue, tablets, stays at oceanfront hotels, dining vouchers, day cruises, dinner shows, island tours, spa treatments, golf rounds, swim magazine subscriptions, health products, souvenirs and more.

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Erica Rose and Wally Morton Inducted into 2014 Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame

Erica Rose (left) with Northwestern head coach Jimmy Tierney (right) was inducted into the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday night, along with former Cleveland State coach Wally Morton.

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