Remembering Fran
Fran Crippen was much more than a great swimmer, he was phenomenal person. Three years ago today, Fran died doing…
Crimson’s Alex Meyer Honored with 2013 Fran Crippen Memorial Male Open Water Swimmer of the Year Award
Crimson’s Alex Meyer has been honored with the Fran Crippen Memorial Male Open Water Swimmer of the Year Award for the third consecutve year. Meyer represented the United States in the 10K and 25K races at the 2013 FINA World Championships in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo Credit: Mike Lewis)
Who’s the coolest on the USA Swimming Open Water Team?
Eva Fabian checks in on the eve of the 5K championship at the FINA Worlds in Barcelona
Simply too HOT – Time to put Open Water Swimmers First
The open water swimming community must step up and put swimmers first – 31 degrees celsius it too hot for a race. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
After Study, FINA Reaffirms 31C Maximum Water Temp for Open Water
Alex Meyer has been one of the most vocal proponents of lowering the maximum water temperature for FINA open water events. (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
Sutton Wins 800 to Open Swim Meet of Champions; Has Uncanny Split
Mission Viejo’s Chloe Sutton knows how to nail her splits. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Open Water Swimming Nationals Down Day not Down at all
Swimmers took to the course to get ready for tomorrows 5K national championship race at Lake Castaic, California. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com
Clearwater’s Matthew Hirschberger Crushes NAG Record to Open NCSA’s
Matthew Hirschberger and his teammate Becca Mann (above) gave Clearwater a sweep of the 1000 freestyles on Tuesday. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Fran Crippen Elevation Foundation taking on Philly’s Broad Street Run
With a goal of $20,000, FCEP will run in Philadelphia’s Broad Street Run with the goal of supporting athletes ability to “Work the Dream.”
Swimming for Fran: Two Years Later, Still Leading the Fight
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
Christy: What Do the Crippens’ Legal Filings Mean?
Swim News: In a story first broken by ESPN, the family of swimmer Fran Crippen initiated a civil action against FINA and USA Swimming in the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Swim Photo Credit: the swim pictures)
Endless Pools & USMS Protect Open Water Swimmers
Photo Credit: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com (@Mike2Swim)
Fran Crippen Open Water Leader and inspiration
As Open Water swimming begins in London soon, may we all remember Fran Crippen. He will always be remembered as…
Arthur Frayler, Ready for US Olympic Trials
“Frayler swimming 400 & 1500 freestyle in Omaha!” (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
2012 Fran Crippen Mile, Video Recap
Thanks to contributor Mike Lewis for producing this report. Mike has nearly three decades of open water swimming experience as…
