Category: Open Water
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Strategies for a Faster Open Water Swim Time
In this video Lukas shares pro strategies on how you can improve your open water swim time. From learning how to use a swim pack to your advantage to what to do when you have another swimmer annoying during the race. These strategies are proven to work and dont require extra swim fitness to knock…
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Well Preserved | The Morning Swimmers of Sandagerði
There is no better way to start the day than an early morning sea swim. It’s physical, mental, spiritual, communal – all wrapped up in a simple dip in the sea. A group of women, who call themselves the ‘Morning Swimmers of Sandagerði’, brave the icy waters of the North Atlantic, along the coastline of…
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Every Breath Counts | The Extraordinary Story of Sandra Rutz – MiliÄević
Sandra is the first woman to swim across the Vis Channel, Croatia, setting a record as the first female swimmer to do that. She did it in July 2018, after winning a battle with breast cancer. This is her extraordinary story. https://youtu.be/VMmB2a8Y9Zo
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New Poway restaurant serves meals inspired by famous female swimmer
Set to open in Poway on March 18th, The Florence pays tribute to legendary swimmer Florence Chadwick. Florence May Chadwick was an American swimmer known for long-distance open water swimming. She was the first woman to swim the English Channel in both directions, setting a time record each time. She was also the first woman to swim…
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How To Deep Water Start | Master Your Open Water Swim
When you hear that your next race is a deep water start it can be a a daunting proposition. Mark is here to take you through a deep water start masterclass so you can ace it!
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Why I Swim
I am passionate about solving the problem of plastic pollution, and one that doesn’t stop until I have achieved my goals. In March 2019 I will attempt to become the first person ever to swim the entire perimeter of iconic Easter Island, as part of the Swim Against Plastic campaign from Plastic Oceans International and…
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Strike A Chord: One Swimmer Keeps Challenging Herself Regardless Of Age
Some people choose a sport they can continue with throughout their life. As part of WFUV’s Strike A Chord: Healthy Aging Campaign one lifelong swimmer tells her story…
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Swimming 40km for Clean Water in Iraqi Kurdistan
In September, in the midst of major political campaigning in Iraqi Kurdistan for an independence referendum, Waterkeepers Iraq was quietly conducting a swimming expedition to promote clean water. With seven water advocates and a small staff from a local television station on board, three swimmers completed the first ever attempt to swim the entire distance…
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The Ocean Walker Technique
A fast, efficient, effortless, groundbreaking front crawl technique that can change people’s lives! One swim stroke that suits all! From beginners to elite swimmers, in both the swimming pool and open water. Swim within your body’s natural range of movement, prevent stress on the shoulders and back with a front crawl technique that is about…