Mike Lewis

Diana Nyad Addresses Marathon Open Water Swim Community

Diana Nyad and her crew captain Bonnie Stoll during their 2011 Cuba to Florida swim attempt. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

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Opinion: Nyad’s Legit

Diana Nyad in the water off Cuba during her second Cuba to Florida attempt of 2011 (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

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Swimming the Pacific – Hawaii’s Kaiser true to the roots

Linda Kaiser of Hawaii is one of only 4 women ever inducted into the prestigious Hawaii Waterman’s Hall of Fame (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

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Aloha in Pictures: Waikiki Roughwater Swim Photo Vault

It’s one of the world’s most iconic open water swimming races. The 2013 Waikiki Roughwater Swim draws swimmer from around the globe. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

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Kitajima’s in: Huge Field 2013 Waikiki Roughwater Swim

2012 Waikiki Roughwater Swim champion Rhys Mainstone is the top seed for tomorrow’s race. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

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5th time a charm? Nyad’s “Final” Cuba to Florida Swim Start Very Near

Diana Nyad, pictured here in her second attempt in 2011, will be hitting the water any time for another go at the Cuba to Florida swim. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

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So Stacked – 2013 RCP Tiburon Mile Deep with Talent

RCP Tiburon Mile Race Director Bob Placak (center) with 2012 winners Kane Radford and Melissa Gorman. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

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Change is hard – opportunities breed new hope: Ashley Twichell on moving back to North Carolina

“It’s been a very, very difficult decision, but in the end I truly feel this is what I need to continue in swimming”, Ashley Twichell on leaving the Mission Viejo Nadadores (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

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Night Train Does the Trick: New World Open Water Swimming Record

The Night Train 228 relay has set a world record for the longest continuous open water swim relay. (file photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

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Open Water Swimming: A week in review

It’s been an exciting week in the open water swimming world. Here’s a few of the many highlights. (file photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

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USA Swimming Open Water National Team Rosters

2013/2014 Open Water Swimming National Teams deep with talent. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

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US Masters Nationals Photo Vault #3

US Masters nationals – it’s the nation’s #1 pool party! (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)

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US Masters Nationals Photo Vault #2

Over 1400 swimmers at the 2013 USMS summer nationals in Mission Viejo. (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)

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US Masters Nationals Photo Vault #1

USMS Executive Director Rob Butcher finds time in his busy schedule to get in a solid swim in the 100 breaststroke at the nationals. (Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography – Courtesy US Masters Swimming)

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