South American Swimming Confederation Launches Open Water Series
Similar to what is seen in Europe where the confederation that governs swimming in the region, Ligue Européenne de Natation (also…
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…
2013 Swammy Awards Wrap-Up
We’ve spent the last two weeks honoring the best and brightest of 2013. Here’s the final awards list.
2013 Swammy Awards: Latin American Female Swimmer of the Year
Winning three open water medals at the 2013 World Championships, Poliana Okimoto earned the Swammy for 2013 Latin American Female Swimmer of the Year.
FINA Names Ryan Lochte, Katie Ledecky 2013 Swimmers of the Year
Ryan Lochte has been named the FINA World Swimmer of the Year for the 2nd time in three years.
Poliana Okimoto Wins 2013 Open Water Swimmer Of The Year Swammy Award
After an incredible season worldwide, Poliana Okimoto needed to step up to take this award, and she certainly did.
Four Swimmers, Including Hosszu and Franklin, Nominated for AIPS Award
Missy Franklin was one of four swimmers nominated for the AIPS Athlete of the Year award.
Santos Sets 50 Butterfly Record At Brazilian National Championships
Nicholas Santos won the men’s 50 butterfly by over a second posting a time of 22.95 breaking his own championships record of 23.10, which he set last year.
Open Water Star Poliana Okimoto Named Brazil’s Female Athlete of the Year
Poliana Okimoto, Aldo Rebelo, and Jorge Zarif pose after Okimoto and Zarif were awarded female and male athletes of the year on Tuesday by the Brazilian Olympic Committee.
FINA 10k World Cup Okimoto, De Bona win – USA’s Brunemann German’s Lurz take titles
Team USA’s Emily Brunemann wins FINA 10K world cup series title
LURZ AND OKIMOTO TOP FINA 10K WORLD CUP SAHNTOU, CHINA – TEAM USA’s Brunemann take silver
With one more stop on the FINA 10K world cup, Thomas Lurz and Emily Brunemann lead the pack
Okimoto Breaks Brazilian Record on Day 1 of Jose Finkel By Over 5 Seconds
Brazil’s Poliana Okimoto crushed the National Record in the women’s 1500 free on Monday after not swimming the race at Worlds. (Photo: Satiro Sodre/SSPresse)
Taking one for the team – USA looking strong for 5K open water pursuit event
Haley Anderson will team up with Sean Ryan and Andrew Gemmell in tomorrow’s 5K team event at the FINA World Championships. The USA is the defending world champion in this event. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
Mann takes us for a ride – what was that 10k like?
She’s only 15 but she’s becoming very wise in her open water swimming. Becca Mann shares some of the backstory from today’s women’s 10K swim at the word championships.
Wow that’s tight – Close finishes in Open Water Swimming
Open water swim races are very dynamic and several factors impact the close outcome of the race. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
