Category: Open Water
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New Jersey Warns: Don’t Swim in Lake Hopatcong — Don’t Even Touch the Water
New Jersey environmental officials say people shouldn’t swim in Lake Hopatcong or even touch the water because aerial surveillance confirms the presence of an extensive harmful algal bloom. The warning issued Thursday also urged people to not eat fish caught in the lake or windsurf, kayak, paddleboard or ride Jet Skis there. Pet owners should…
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Is getting a swim analysis worth it?
Is getting a swim analysis worth it? Last week I found out some truly horrifying news; my European Championships swim is almost certain to be a non-wetsuit swim…. now, when you have sinky legs this is not a good thing. So I’ve spent my week getting the experts in the field to look at my…
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People can’t stop swimming in this New Jersey lake that’s been taken over by dangerous algae
Residents in three New Jersey counties are being advised by state officials to avoid swimming in a popular lake this summer. On Thursday, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) advised locals through a press release to avoid swimming or coming in contact with Lake Hopatcong. The body of water reaches the counties of Sussex, Passaic,…
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USA Triathlon Partners with USA Swimming, U.S. Masters Swimming to Host Open Water Swim Events
USA Triathlon today announced a three-way partnership with USA Swimming and U.S. Masters Swimming to host open water swim races as part of two USA Triathlon-owned events this year, the inaugural Legacy Triathlon and the Toyota USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships. The alliance was forged as a way for the organizations to collectively grow the sports of…
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SPORT: TT Swimmers Off To CCCAN Championships
Yet another talented swim team is eyeing a bag full of medals at the CCCAN Championships over in Barbados, as T&T is set to defend its title in both the pool as well as the open water event while in Barbados.
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Officials Warn People Not To Swim In Lake Hopatcong Due To Harmful Algal Bloom
The warning issued Thursday also urged people to not eat fish caught in the lake or windsurf, kayak, paddleboard or ride Jet Skis there.
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Ocean 6: All-Women Open Water Swim from Dumaguete to Siquijor | May 26, 2019
The First & the only all-Women open water team to successfully swim 22 Kilometers from Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental to Siquijor, Siquijor Island, Philippines in 8.5 hours.
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New website helps people avoid swimmer’s itch
People wondering about catching swimmer’s itch can get in the know with a University of Alberta website before heading to the lake this summer. SWIMMERSITCH.ca lets people report their own cases of the rash, alert others to problem areas around North America, learn more about the condition and fill out a survey that helps U…
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Swimmers brave the water for the Great East Swim 2019
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