Open Water

Lake Balaton, Hungary all set for 2014 World Junior Open Water Swimming Champs

The second edition of the FINA World Junior Open Water Swimming Championships will take place from September 5-7, 2014 in Balatonfured (HUN) with the presence of 153 athletes from 30 countries.

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Waikiki Roughwater Swim Photo Vault

It’s one of the world’s most iconic open water swimming races for many reasons – the water temperature is ideal…

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Becca Mann, Simon Huitenga win Waikiki Roughwater Swim amidst tragic race fatality

16-year-old Becca Mann had the fastest overall female time. Noted US Olympian and World Record-holder Aaron Peirsol also tried his hand in the open water, finishing second in his age group.

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Pan Pacific Championship 10K Photo Vault

Yesterday on the pool deck and today in the water, swim photographer Mike Lewis keeps capturing all the action over…

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Juniors and Seniors to Race Together at Jr. Pan Pacs

Tonight at the open water technical committee meeting, final details were discussed for Sunday’s open water races at the 2014…

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UANA Reveals Concerns Over Water Temps for 2015 Pan Am Games Open Water

UANA has announced details for several upcoming events, including concerns over water temps at the Pan Am Games site.

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U.S. Team Will Return to Los Angeles Before Departing for Rescheduled Pan Pacs Open Water

The American swimmers who were scheduled to race at the 2014 Pan Pac Championships in the open water 10km race…

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Pan Pacs Open Water Moved to Hawaii, Will be Swum Next Week with Jr. Pan Pacs

Rain in Southport this week has caused the cancellation of the 10k on Monday and reschedule for next week in Hawaii.

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Septuagenarian Throw Down in the English Channel

This week history is in the making as 3 swimmers, each in their 70’s, are attempting to set the record…

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Aussie Open Water Standout Rhys Mainstone Checks in on 2014 Pan Pacs

Rhys Mainstone is undoubtedly psyched for the upcoming PanPacs in Brisbane.  The event is going to be special of the…

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Reymond and Grimaldi Top 25KM Races at European Championships to Finish Open Water

The 2014 European Aquatics Championships in open water to date have continued to be a revelation of new faces, as…

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Dutchman Ferry Weertman Complete 10K Sweep

The Dutch are the early heroes of the 2014 European Championships in Berlin, Germany, and on Thursday morning they picked…

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Van Rouwendaal Wins 10KM to Open Euro Champs; Polish Swimmer Pulled Unconscious From Race

A safety plan was successfully put in action at the 2014 European Championships, where a swimmer had to be pulled from the water but is “recovering”.

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Monmouth County top LA County ending 27-year reign

The Monmouth County Chapter – representing a variety of Jersey Shore beaches – captured the 2014 Nautica United States Lifesaving…

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The Virtual Frogman Challenge, A Navy SEAL Foundation Event

“In response to our registration filling in less than 5 hours for the 2014 event, we have created the Virtual Frogman Challenge. For $25, on an honor system, swimmers can raise funds and receive a t-shirt, knowing their efforts are directly contributing to our overall mission.”

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