German Olympian Andreas Waschburger Sets New World Record Crossing English Channel
Waschburger shattered the world record for a one-way crossing of the English Channel by nearly 10 minutes in six hours, 45 minutes and 25 seconds.
IMSHOF Announces 2018 Honorees
The International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame announces its 2018 honorees.
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…
Another big one for Trent Grimsey
Trent Grimsey is without a doubt one of the greatest open water swimmers on the planet. He’s the swam the…
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi – Mainstone and Bell champs at Waikiki Roughwater Swim
The 44th Annual Waikiki Roughwater Swim draws a global crowd to one of the world’s most amazing open water swimming races. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
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)
Australian Open Water Swimming Great Trent Grimsey Retires
Australian Open Water Swimming Champion Trent Grimsey announces his retirement from competition. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
Hanging with the pack in open water swimming
Here’s another great bit of open water swimming advice in our “train with Trent” series. Trent Grimsey holds the fast time for the English Channel crossing and has amassed an impressive resume that includes a FINA grand prix series title. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com
Tips from Trent: Navigating in Open Water Swimming
Navigational skills are a key component to open water swimming. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com
In’s and Out’s – Open Water Swimming Tips
For many open water races there’s more to just swimming. Having strong entry and exit skills can influence your final finish position. Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
Aussie Open Water Swimming Great Trent Grimsey’s Swim Tips for Triathletes
Professional triathletes on the swim leg at the 2013 ITU stop in San Diego last weekend. Many of the top athletes were in the 16 minute range for the 1500 swim (yeah they’ve got the buoyancy of the wetsuits but that’s still fast). Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
Open Water Swimming Great Stoychev Named Bulgarian Sport Minister
Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
Aussie Open Water Swimming Selection Event this weekend
Cody Grimsey 2012 Waikiki Rough Water Swim. Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
Mainstone and Gorman take 10K BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series in Perth
Mainstone at 2012 Waikiki Roughwater Swim. photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
Kiwis Vie for Open water World Championship Spots at Lake Taupo Race
Radford sprinting into the finish at the 2010 Tiburon Mile. Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography @mike2swim
