Category: Open Water
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Open Water Swimmers Share Their Craziest Stories | USA Swimming
We challenged USA Swimming National Teamers, Dylan Gravley, Mariah Denigan, Becca Mann, and Ivan Puskovitch to anonymously share their craziest open water stories and then had the group guess who submitted each story.
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Turning 28.5 Miles Into Swim Scholarships for NYC Kids | Dan Swim Coach
I’m swimming 28.5 miles around Manhattan. Crossing all 20 bridges so New York kids don’t have to miss swim lessons just because of money. The campaign is called 20 Bridges for 40 Futures: we’re aiming to fund at least 40 full swim scholarships for NYC kids who otherwise can’t afford lessons. Each scholarship is $559…
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I Survived Asia’s Oldest Swim Race | Hong Kong Harbour | Ralph Guilly
I challenged myself to an incredible test of endurance: to swim across the iconic Victoria Harbour as part of Asia’s oldest swim race. Join me as I navigate the challenges of this swimming event.
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Swimmer Completes Lap Around Lake Lure to Spread Awareness | WYFF News 4
Swimmer completes lap around Lake Lure to spread awareness
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Dozens Swim for Charity in the Ocean Mile at Clearwater Beach | WFLA News Channel 8
Sunday morning, dozens of people made a splash at Clearwater Beach for good causes, they were all swimming in the Ocean Mile to help raise money for charities. Over 60 swimmers jumped in the water, swam south almost to Pier 60, and then fought against the choppy currents coming back north.
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Should Kitesurf Be Banned? French Mayor Wants to Ban Sport to Keep Sea Swimmers Safe | France 24
Should kitesurfing be banned for the sake of keeping sea swimmers safe? That is certainly what one mayor in France wants. In Saint-Pierre-Quiberon, several accidents have already occurred, but the question of whether or not the water sport should be banned is making ripples.
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Vancouver Woman Swims With Grey Whale by Accident | CBC British Columbia
Whales are a frequent visitor in the waters off of Vancouver. But one grey whale feeding in English Bay has people very excited. As the CBC’s Alanna Kelly reports, one swimmer had an encounter that was extra special.
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55KM Swim Through Croc Waters: Aussie Sets Insane World Record | 10 News+
Ultra-swimmer Andy Donaldson smashes a world record after completing a 55km swim in crocodile-infested waters in WA, revealing the powerful reason behind the challenge.
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Swim Challenge in Aid of Turtle Conservation | SABC News
A group of around 30 open-water swimmers took on the crossing from Robben Island to Granger Bay this morning, an 11-kilometre swim in cold Atlantic waters. The challenge was not only endurance, but raising funds for the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Centre, which rescues and rehabilitates endangered sea turtles along South Africa’s coastline.