Open Water

Ron McKeon named new National Open Water Coach and Performance Manager

Swimming Australia is pleased to announce former Australian Swim Team member and current high performance coach Ron McKeon as the new National Open Water Coach and Performance Manager.

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Open Water Swimming in the Winter Olympics?

When most people think of open water swimming the images of a summer lake or warm beach locale often come…

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Day in the Life Video: Alex Meyer, US Open Water Swimming National Champion & Olympian

This “Day in the Life” video post includes an in-depth Q&A with the open water Olympian.

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Double gong for Poort in Geelong

After taking the Australian title in the men’s open 10km event in Perth, world championship representative Jarrod Poort took top spot again…

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Chelsea Gubecka’s Golden Run Continues

World Championship representative Chelsea Gubecka is on a golden run after taking out the girl’s 15 years Australian Age open water title…

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Orlando Grand Prix – day one full on Photo Vault

East Coast weather wouldn’t get in the way of the start of the 2013 USA Swimming Arena Grand Prix.  It…

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TYR Signs Ashley Twichell American Pool and Open Water Swimmer

“It’s an honor to be representing the TYR brand alongside so many incredible athletes,” said Twichell. “I’m so excited to be a part of this family, and I can’t wait to see what the future has in store.”

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Swimmers battle in Geelong at 2014 Open Water Australian Age Championships

Michael Scott “Australia is surrounded by water and as a swimming nation we should be striving for open water success.”

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Open Water Deja Vu – Twichell and Ho Repeat at Midmar

It’s the work d largest open water swimming race and anything can happen, but just like last year Ashley Twichell…

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It’s HUGE – World’s largest open water race, Midmar Mile, set for the weekend

The Midmar Mile is one event that over 15,o00 swimmers keep on their calendar every year. The race begin in 1974…

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FINA Open Water World Cup Season kicks off in Argentina – Brazilian women charging hard

It should come as no surprise to see the Brazilian women off to a strong start in the 2014 FINA…

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Twichell on top down under

There was a lot of prize money at stake at today’s BHP Aquatic Super Series in the “Swim the Swan”…

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Jared Poort Wins $17,000 Swim the Swan 10KM Race

Australia’s Jared Poort and American Ashley Twichell won $17,000 a piece for their wins in the elite SwimTheSwan 10km race.

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Australian Chloe McCardell Breaks Record By Swimming for 16 Straight Hours in a Spa

Australian Chloe McCardell swam for 16 straight hours…in a spa.

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Open Water Swimming – Get out there

Here’s a cool video that shows that open water swimming is also a great adventure sport.  Swedish film producers Angaloppet…

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