FINA Expands Open Water World Series to 11 Stops in 2020
After an 8-stop series in 2018 and a 9-stop series in 2019, FINA will host 11 stops in the 2020 Marathon Swimming World Series, including Hong Kong (above).
Fish Out of Water: The SwimSwam Podcast, Episode 5: Becca Mann
Becca Mann is a swimmer, a writer, and a filmmaker who took on one of the most grueling swims in history earlier this year, swimming for 21 straight hours.
Three-Time Olympian Steph Horner Wins Double at Barbados Open Water Festival
When the curtain came down on the 8th Barbados Open Water Festival, it was the Canadians who had claimed the lion share of medals in the four races
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Catherine Kase to Repeat as U.S. Olympic Open Water Head Coach in 2020
Kase, associate head coach at USC, served as the United States’ open water head coach at Rio 2016 as well as for four FINA World Championships.
Extraordinary Swim Year Concludes with Barbados Open Water Festival
It’s been a landmark year for open water swimming in Barbados. The Barbados Aquatic Sports Association (BASA) successfully hosted two major regional meets .
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International Swimming Hall of Fame Announces 13-Member Class of 2020
Rebecca Soni, the back-to-back Olympic breaststroke champion in 2008 and 2012, is one of 5 swimmers inducted into the ISHOF class of 2020.
OW Swimmer Kareena Lee First Aussie Woman Nominated For 2020 Olympic Team
25-year-old Kareena Lee of the Sunshine Coast has been announced as the first female nominated to Australia’s 2020 Olympic team.
Warm Waters Mar Open Water Races at First Ever World Beach Games
28 men and 28 women competed in the Open Water competition at the first World Beach Games in Doha, Qatar in warm conditions on Sunday.
Swimming Canada Joins US in Withdrawing Swimmers from 2019 Beach Games
Canada has joined the United States in withdrawing its athletes from open water competition at the 2019 ANOC Beach Games (above – Eric Hedlin)
Hong Kong Harbor Race Latest Sporting Event Canceled Due To Political Unrest
The annual Hong Kong Harbor open water race is the latest sporting event to be canceled as a result of the ongoing policial unrest taking place in the city.
Haley Anderson and Ashley Twichell Withdraw from Inaugural Beach Games
Haley Anderson (above), a 2-time World Champion over 5 kilometers, and Ashley Twichell have withdrawn from the inaugural Beach Games due to safety concerns.
Registration Open Now for RCP Tiburon Mile
After taking a year off, the RCP Tiburon Mile is excited to announce that entries are open for the 18th Annual RCP Tiburon Mile Open Water Swim on October 10.
Yuko Matsuzaki Goes After World Record in an Endless Pools Swim Spa
International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame swimmer Yuko Matsuzaki will attempt to swim for 24 hours against the Endless Pools® swim current.
Weertman, Bridi Win Final Leg of FINA Marathon World Series
Dutchman Ferry Weertman and Italian Arianna Birdi won the final leg of the Marathon World Series in Chun’An, China, wrapping a nine-stop tour.
Open Water: Rachele Bruni Conquista Il Titolo FINA World Series 2019
Open Water: Rachele Bruni Conquista Il Titolo FINA World Series 2019. Arianna Bridi conquista l’oro nella nona ed ultima tappa della serie