Category: Open Water
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British Swimmer Ross Edgley Is First to Swim Around Iceland | No Comment TV
British swimmer Ross Edgley on Tuesday became the first person to swim around the entire island of Iceland, completing a four-month challenge in freezing seas. See Euronews
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‘One Tough Swim’: The Ultimate Test of Endurance Under the Mackinac Bridge | MLive
Hundreds of swimmers faced a bucket list challenge on the 2025 Mackinac Bridge Swim by plunging into the Straits of Mackinac for a 4.5-mile journey alongside one of the world’s longest suspension bridges. The swim is considered one of the most grueling organized swims in the Great Lakes region, but it comes with rich rewards…
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The Waikiki Roughwater Swim Brought in Hundreds of Swimmers | Hawaii News Now
An Australian nearly broke a 23-year-old record at The Waikiki Roughwater Swim this morning.
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Colorado Man Plans to Swim Across Lake Powell | 12 News
A Colorado man is attempting to become the first person to swim the length of Lake Powell. Shane Schieffer set out on the water at 8:38 a.m. Tuesday morningr
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Paris Extends River Swimming Season as Turnout Nears 100,000 | France 24 English
Nearly 100,000 people have taken a dip at three River Seine bathing sites in Paris since their July opening, with authorities extending the swimming season, the city’s mayor said on Wednesday, August 27. Caroline Baum reports.
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Chicago River Swim: The First Organized Swim in the Chicago River in 98 Years | WGN News
The city of Chicago has officially approved the 2025 Chicago River Swim, marking the first open water swim in the Chicago River in 98 years. This landmark event will generate critical funds for ALS research and youth swim education programs. CEO and founder, Doug McConnell sat down with us to share more.
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Turkish Police Search for Russian Swimmer Who Disappeared During Bosphorus Race | Euronews
Turkish police search for Russian swimmer who disappeared during Bosphorus race More than 2,800 swimmers from 81 countries took part in Sunday morning’s competition, the 37th time it has been held, which is considered one of the world’s leading open-water races.