SwimSpray: NCAA Championships to Open Water Challenges
“We’ve noticed that SwimSpray has recently sponsored a bunch of open water swims, including the Jim McDonnell Lake Swims, the Chris Green Lake Cable Swim, the Minnetonka Challenge, U.S. Masters 9+ Mile Open Water Championship, and The Tulsa Swim.”
Greek Swimmer Gianniotis Commences 2012 Torch Relay
The Olympic favorite in the open water marathon began his long trip to London as the first torch-bearer.
Sprint News 5/9/12: Kobrich; German Trials; English Junior Record
Chile’s Kristel Kobrich made the smart decision to stay in the pool for London.
Gary and Dave Interview Alex Meyer…
…apparently this will uh, be…Part 1 of a 2 Part Series! Yeah, that’s what we meant.
USA Swimming Names 18 to Open Water National Teams
US Open Water National Champions Andrew Gemmell and Ashley Twichell highlight the National Team (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.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…
Central New York – Open Water Hotbed?
Dan O’Connor is one of the stars from this weekend’s open water meet who hails from off-the-beaten-lanerope. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
Twichell Doubles With 5k Win at Open Water Nats
At the 2012 edition of USA Swimming’s Open Water Nationals, most of the excitement burned hot, and fizzled out, on…
U.S. Open Water Nationals Video Recap
Ashley Twichell & Andrew Gemmell celebrate their open water nationals wins. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis, olavistaphotography.com)
Nobody Faster Than Cesar Cielo
Garrett tells you what you need to know. Cesar Cielo is back atop the World’s top times list, and the US Open Water Championships started today.
Gemmell’s Finishing Kick Takes Men’s 10km
Andrew Gemmell powered around the final bouy to pull away for the win at the 2012 US Open Water National Championship 10km race. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
Twichell Dominates Women’s 10KM at OW Nats
“Twichell took over with 1500 meters to go and won it with a commanding lead, a 50 second lead,” said our man on the beach, open water veteran Mike Lewis. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
Alex Meyer Racing at Open Water Nationals
Alex Meyer is in today’s race! His name on the official start list drew a lot of interest and drama in…
Gunning for Olympic Qualifying Spots at Open Water Nationals
Emily Brunemann is among the favorites in a wide-open 10k at Nationals in Florida. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Let’s Go Find a Beach – Scouting New Swim Spots
Are there new swim spots hiding right under your nose? You’ll never know until you go searching. Sometimes the best beaches are the hardest ones to find!