Vladimir Dyatchin

Russia Sending Krapivina and Drattsev to Rio to Compete in 10 km

The Russian Swimming Federation has announced that they will be sending both Anastasia Krapivina and Evgeny Drattsev to the Rio Olympic Games to compete in the 10 km open water event…

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Russian Open Water Swimmer Vladimir Dyatchin Banned for Doping

Two-time open water world champion, Vladimir Dyatchin, has been suspended for two years by the Russian Anti-Doping Agency, and has…

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Brace yourself – 2013 RCP Tiburon Mile Features an All Star Field

The Tiburon Mile – one of the world’s best open water races will be coming September 29th

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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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RCP Tiburon Mile, Fastest Open Water Competition on Earth

Swim news: “Since 1999 the RCP Tiburon Mile has attracted more than 100 Olympians and world-class elites from the open water ranks and the pool.”

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Olympic 10K Marathon Open Water Swim – Final Countdown

With less than 24 hours to go until the start of the women’s 10K marathon open water swim there is…

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Breaking it down: Olympic 10K Marathon Open Water Swimming

A breakdown of what to expect at London’s Serpentine: one of the best spectator courses in history. (Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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10K Marathon Open Water Swimming Preview

What to watch for the London Olympic 10km Marathon Open Water Swimming Event

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FINA Announces 50 Invitees to London’s Serpentine

FINA has announced the qualifiers for the 2012 London Olympics in open water swimming, after this past weekend’s men’s and…

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Bulgaria's Petar Stoychev Wins Gold in Men's 25k

The men’s 25k open water swim was one riddled with controversy, specifically surrounding the water temperature. FINA twice moved this…

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Gianniotis Wins Men's 10k, Alex Meyer Earns Olympic Berth with 4th Place Finish

Great Britain’s Daniel Fogg tried to match his country-mate Keri-Anne Payne‘s feat from yesterday and win the men’s 10km gold,…

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