Category: Open Water
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Navy Diver Makes History Swimming English Channel Backwards | 7NEWS
Former Navy diver Chief Petty Officer Ashley Semmens created history by becoming the first person to swim the English Channel on his back using only fins. He completed the world-first challenge in June, battling strong tides and icy waters to cross the channel in less than 12 hours, raising money to support veterans’ mental health.
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Sask. Man Dives Into Challenge of Swimming in 70 Lakes to Celebrate 70th Birthday | CBC News Saskatchewan
Gerald Siemens splashed into a great way to see the province. He decided to jump into one lake for every year he’s been alive.
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Swimmer Talks About Shark Attack off Catalina Island Coast | KCAL News
Swimmer Chris Murray, who was visiting from the United Kingdom, was attempting to swim the 20 miles between Catalina Island and the Los Angeles County coast when the shark bit him. Jasmine Viel reports.
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GNSS That Works While Swimming | u-Blox Swimming Mode
GNSS fails underwater – but u-blox found a way to make it work for swimmers. With u-blox Swimming Mode, swimmers can now enjoy accurate open-water tracking like never before. By capturing satellite signals during each arm stroke, this breakthrough mode delivers reliable data on position, speed, distance, and performance. Tested with athletes. Built for real…
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Long-Distance Swimmer Bitten by Shark off Catalina | KTLA 5
A man was bitten by a shark during a long-distance channel swim from Catalina Island to the mainland early Tuesday morning.
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Is There A Perfect Swimming Technique For Triathlon? | Global Triathlon Network
Whether you’re racing sprint or Ironman distance, open water presents a different set of demands — no black line, no walls, and plenty of chaos around you. In this video, we break down how to adapt your pool training for open water performance. From stroke rate to sighting and pacing, these drills and techniques will…
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Highlights: Open Water Swimming Cup Leg 4 Barcelona | Beyond the Buoy | European Aquatics
World and European champion Leonie Beck teams up with Aquatics broadcaster Nick Hope for exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage of Leg 4 of the 2025 European Aquatics Open Water Swimming Cup, as the competition reaches the penultimate leg in Barcelona.
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‘Magical Experience’: Hundreds Plunge Into Chicago River for Open Water Swim | NBC Chicago
Hundreds of swimmers jumped into the Chicago River for the first open water swim in nearly a century.
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Navigating The Challenges of Marathon Swimming with Craig Lewin | Effortless Swimming
What does it really take to swim the English Channel or any marathon swim? My guest today, Craig Lewin, is a triple crown marathon swimmer and coach who’s helped athletes tackle some of the toughest swims on the planet. We talk about how to train for hours in cold, rough water. How to stay motivated…