Category: Open Water
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City of Key West considers monument to Diana Nyad at Smathers Beach
See keynews.com The city of Key West is considering placing a monument of world record swim champ Diana Nyad at Smathers Beach. That’s where Nyad landed on Labor Day after crossing 111 miles of ocean from Cuba without a shark cage. It was her fifth and final attempt to accomplish what no one had done…
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What’s Next For Diana Nyad?
Diana Nyad talks about what’s next in her life — from doing more “Swims For Relief”, writing another book, and doing her one-woman show.
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Dubai lifeguard to swim English Channel with arms and legs tied
Read gulfnews.com A record-winning Indian lifeguard from Dubai is aiming to swim the English Chanel with his hands and legs tied — and set a world record in the process. Ratheesh Radhakrishnan, 32, who works with Anantara Hotels, is no novice when it comes to adventurous stunts in water. The ace swimmer from Kerala has…
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Behold LeBron James going for an open water swim
Is is a Nike ad, yes, but it is also LeBron James swimming :-) http://youtu.be/hmWMz10Ftko
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Sea swimming helps English Channel swimmer Rob Starr with his Crohn’s disease
Read Express When Rob Starr decided to swim the English Channel in memory of his father Edward, who had passed away from cancer, he knew he had set himself an enormous challenge. The 21-mile swim through the freezing waters of one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes would be enough to daunt even someone at…
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How to train for an open water swim competition in the swimming pool
Guest post by Chelsea Potter / Sports Direct Training for an open water swim events needs to be taken step by step. First you master your stroke and adjust to the distance in a safe and warm environment. Alongside this you take up gym sessions and learn to control your diet. After all of these have been…
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Swim for Relief – AmeriCares & Diana Nyad
Swim for Relief – AmeriCares & Diana Nyad from Alexandra Ostasiewicz on Vimeo.
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Edita Brychta – Golden Gate Swim 2013
“Edita Brychta wins 1st place in women’s at the annual Golden Gate Bridge swim with a time of 29:05.”
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Diana Nyad on Dangers at Sea – Cuba to Florida Swim
“Diana Nyad talks about the members of her team that helped her navigate the dangerous waters during the 53-hour Cuba to Florida Swim.”