Category: Open Water
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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.
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The Longest Swim Ever in Tasmania, 58.4km | Brody Searle
A film for my friend before I started getting into documentary filmmaking.
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What We’re Learning About the Ironman Texas Athlete Who Died in the Woodlands Saturday | KHOU 11
The partner of Mara Araujo told KHOU 11 that the 38-year-old was from Brazil and called her the most beautiful person he ever met. See KHOU 11
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Athlete Dies During Swim Portion of Ironman Texas as Crews Battle Murky Lake Conditions | CBS Texas
An athlete competing in Ironman Texas outside Houston died Saturday during the swimming portion of the race at Lake Woodlands. Dive teams responded within minutes after a swimmer was reported missing, but officials said it took several hours for sonar boats to locate and recover the body due to extremely murky water conditions. Authorities noted…
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Swimmer Dies at Ironman Texas Triathlon | FOX 26 Houston
IRONMAN Texas organizers confirmed a participant died during the swimming portion of their triathlon on Saturday. FOX 26’s Angie Rodriguez shares information from officials in The Woodlands.
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Watch This Before Your Next Open Water Swim | Global Triathlon Network
Transitioning from the pool to the open water can feel intimidating—but it doesn’t have to be. In this video, we break down what you need to know to boost your confidence & stay safe when you leave the lane lines behind. From essential safety advice and sighting techniques, to handling cold water shock, these quick…