Category: Open Water
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Germany: Berliners swim freely in Spree despite high levels of water pollution
Several hundred swimmers took part in a swimming contest in the Spree River in the heart of Berlin, Sunday. Swimming in the water is normally prohibited due to water pollution and the presence of vessels that use the waterway.
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Swim for Haiti 2016
Annual Open Water Swim Event on the Côte des Arcadins, Haiti. See www.swimforhaiti.org
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Thomas Mlambo interviews Michelle Weber, long-distance swimmer
Thomas Mlambo, host of sport @ 10 interviews Michelle Weber – Long distance swimmer, the only female athlete swimmer to qualify for the Rio 2016 Olympics.
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Spyridon Gianniotis – Greek’s hope for Rio 2016
Rio 2016 will be the 5th Olympic Games for Spyridon Gianniotis. The 10km distance is his most successful discipline and the Greeks hope for a medal for their athlete of the year 2012.
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SA Open Water swimmer Reuben Schoeman
One important aspect of Youth Month is celebrating amazing young individuals who are doing big things through their sheer hard work and determination. South Africa continues to produce fantastic swimmers who excel in international level competition and one of those rising stars is Reuben Schoeman.
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How To Survive An Ironman Open Water Swim Start with Dave Erickson, Wendy Mader
Here’s How To Survive An Ironman Open Water Swim Start
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Change your perspective | Keri-anne Payne | Great Swim
Olympic Silver Medallist, Double World Champion and Great Swim ambassador Keri-anne Payne asks you to change your perspective and enter a Great Swim event in 2016.
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Fina Open Water Swim World Events – Hungary – Mass participation 2K
This was a 2km mass participation swim taking part in Balatonfured, Hungary. It was on the same day and venue as the Fina 10k Marathon Swimming World Cup event. https://youtu.be/U_qQDeksX34
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![Anatomy of an Open Water swimmer with Poliana Okimoto [Brazil]](https://www.swimmersdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/anatomy-of-an-open-water-swimmer-110x96.jpg "Anatomy of an Open Water swimmer with Poliana Okimoto [Brazil]")
Anatomy of an Open Water swimmer with Poliana Okimoto [Brazil]
From what happens to the body during a race to the attributes needed to be the perfect swimmer, Brazilian Open Water swimmer Poliana Okimoto discuss the sport science behind the event.